mytdave
May 5, 07:35 AM
Over-the-air updates over the cellular network is a fine idea, but it's just not that important. That's not really a capability I value at all. Nice, but so what?
What Apple should have done a long time ago is made it possible to update and sync iDevices over WiFi. There is enough bandwidth on WiFi to do all of that just fine. And there is no technical reason it can't be done.
Seriously, why the heck, when I'm at home on my WiFi network (Apple gear too, btw) do I need to connect my iPhone to my computer with a stupid USB cable? If I want to install an iOS patch or simply add a couple of songs from my iTunes library, I should be able to do it while I'm sitting on the couch, or at the dinner table. Having to use a cable is sooooo 5 years ago.
What Apple should have done a long time ago is made it possible to update and sync iDevices over WiFi. There is enough bandwidth on WiFi to do all of that just fine. And there is no technical reason it can't be done.
Seriously, why the heck, when I'm at home on my WiFi network (Apple gear too, btw) do I need to connect my iPhone to my computer with a stupid USB cable? If I want to install an iOS patch or simply add a couple of songs from my iTunes library, I should be able to do it while I'm sitting on the couch, or at the dinner table. Having to use a cable is sooooo 5 years ago.
AhmedFaisal
Mar 10, 08:35 PM
I suggest everyone give this a shot...
http://public-consultation.org/exercise/
This is a pretty cool exercise. I just fixed the US budget problems, and was able to increase spending on education, environmental protection, and assistance for low income families. All while shoring up social security and increasing benefits. Give it a shot everyone!
Your budget deficit for 2015: Surplus of 221.9B
Percentage of long term social security solved - 125%
TAX THE RICH, TAX THE RICH oh and cut military spending by 80%
Problem solved
Here is my budget:
Reduced spending by 175b$ by cutting defense and secret services by 2/3. Eliminating foreign military aid, large farm subsidies, eliminating foreign economic aid for special interest countries and immediately ending the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Agressively increased spending for all line items across the board including domestic security for the hawks in here and border security but especially forward looking investment type spending in research, education, infrastructure and the environment. Also increased small farm subsidies though I would tie that to organic/sustainable farming practices and eliminate subsidies for all conventional farming.
Increased taxes to the maximum allowable rate in the program for incomes starting at 200k$ while maintaining the tax cuts for the incomes below 200k$. That generated another 280b$ in deficit reduction.
Raised corporate income tax to the maximum allowable rate in the program. That generated another 100b$ in deficit reduction.
While it's peanuts I also raised carried interest taxation and turned it into regular income.
Took the 9b$ risk fee from the banks, together with carried interest that made another 10b$.
Garnered carbon taxation at maximum worth 115b$.
Took in 12b$ on booze tax.
Garnered the 36B$ of maximum soda pop tax (considering how toxic it is and how much it is responsible for the rise of Diabetes, it's a fair tax)
At this point the budget was balanced. Now on to generating a surplus and pay off that Chinese debt.
Garnered 330b$ in surplus for a 10% VAT, would consider reducing it to half of that once the debt is close to being paid off. Rest would go toward increasing forward looking spending on research and education.
Garnered another 20b$ for estate taxation although I would be much more aggressive here than the program. Small to lower mid-size family run companies and small farms would be excluded while the 55% tariff would hit immediately at 500k$. I would eliminate the ability of super-rich people to harbor money through trust funds and socalled charities and living wills.
Either way, I am running a 353b$ surplus with a strong forward looking spending policy.
For social security I increased the contribution by the 0.1% point and included all wages into it. Changed to a flexible COLA calculation and increased entry level benefits. Retirement age remains the same.
50% surplus. Surplus funds would be siphoned off specifically to pay off national debt and then split half and half into a crisis fund for the next recession and the other half into special care provision for the elderly.
Btw. when I say paying off debt I would pay off debt for fed, state and municipalities and write in laws that all levels of government have to balance their budgets and make issue of public debt illegal. Also I would force all levels of government to undergo annual public audits on their spending.
Cheers,
Ahmed
http://public-consultation.org/exercise/
This is a pretty cool exercise. I just fixed the US budget problems, and was able to increase spending on education, environmental protection, and assistance for low income families. All while shoring up social security and increasing benefits. Give it a shot everyone!
Your budget deficit for 2015: Surplus of 221.9B
Percentage of long term social security solved - 125%
TAX THE RICH, TAX THE RICH oh and cut military spending by 80%
Problem solved
Here is my budget:
Reduced spending by 175b$ by cutting defense and secret services by 2/3. Eliminating foreign military aid, large farm subsidies, eliminating foreign economic aid for special interest countries and immediately ending the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Agressively increased spending for all line items across the board including domestic security for the hawks in here and border security but especially forward looking investment type spending in research, education, infrastructure and the environment. Also increased small farm subsidies though I would tie that to organic/sustainable farming practices and eliminate subsidies for all conventional farming.
Increased taxes to the maximum allowable rate in the program for incomes starting at 200k$ while maintaining the tax cuts for the incomes below 200k$. That generated another 280b$ in deficit reduction.
Raised corporate income tax to the maximum allowable rate in the program. That generated another 100b$ in deficit reduction.
While it's peanuts I also raised carried interest taxation and turned it into regular income.
Took the 9b$ risk fee from the banks, together with carried interest that made another 10b$.
Garnered carbon taxation at maximum worth 115b$.
Took in 12b$ on booze tax.
Garnered the 36B$ of maximum soda pop tax (considering how toxic it is and how much it is responsible for the rise of Diabetes, it's a fair tax)
At this point the budget was balanced. Now on to generating a surplus and pay off that Chinese debt.
Garnered 330b$ in surplus for a 10% VAT, would consider reducing it to half of that once the debt is close to being paid off. Rest would go toward increasing forward looking spending on research and education.
Garnered another 20b$ for estate taxation although I would be much more aggressive here than the program. Small to lower mid-size family run companies and small farms would be excluded while the 55% tariff would hit immediately at 500k$. I would eliminate the ability of super-rich people to harbor money through trust funds and socalled charities and living wills.
Either way, I am running a 353b$ surplus with a strong forward looking spending policy.
For social security I increased the contribution by the 0.1% point and included all wages into it. Changed to a flexible COLA calculation and increased entry level benefits. Retirement age remains the same.
50% surplus. Surplus funds would be siphoned off specifically to pay off national debt and then split half and half into a crisis fund for the next recession and the other half into special care provision for the elderly.
Btw. when I say paying off debt I would pay off debt for fed, state and municipalities and write in laws that all levels of government have to balance their budgets and make issue of public debt illegal. Also I would force all levels of government to undergo annual public audits on their spending.
Cheers,
Ahmed
lmalave
Nov 6, 11:50 PM
Where is my 2 lb Apple laptop? Sony has one. Panasonic has one.
My prediction: Apple will eventually come out with a 10.6" widescreen "MacBook mini". I think it'll more like 3 lbs, not 2 lbs, though, since that Sony laptop does not have an optical drive. I hope Apple doesn't do away with the optical drive (and I don't think they will), since I think that being a portable DVD player is really a core function of laptops at this point, at least a multimedia and consumer centered laptop (which a MacBook mini would be).
I've seen the Fujitsu 10.6" LifeBook laptops with built-in optical drive and they are sweeeeeeeeeeeet!:
http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?sku=6170351&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=10-28291577-2
One thing about the Fujitsu computers though - they are *expensive* (about $2000). Since Apple is one of the best companies in the world at making very compact products, maybe they can release a game-changing computer in this category. I mean, what if Apple were to basically release the MacBook, just with a smaller screen - and for about the same price as the MacBook!! Apple would have a monster hit on its hands, IMHO. It would be extremely popular with a lot of customers, but especially with students that are already carrying already heavy books, etc. in their bookbags, and would love a lighter, more compact computer...
My prediction: Apple will eventually come out with a 10.6" widescreen "MacBook mini". I think it'll more like 3 lbs, not 2 lbs, though, since that Sony laptop does not have an optical drive. I hope Apple doesn't do away with the optical drive (and I don't think they will), since I think that being a portable DVD player is really a core function of laptops at this point, at least a multimedia and consumer centered laptop (which a MacBook mini would be).
I've seen the Fujitsu 10.6" LifeBook laptops with built-in optical drive and they are sweeeeeeeeeeeet!:
http://www.pcconnection.com/ProductDetail?sku=6170351&srccode=cii_5784816&cpncode=10-28291577-2
One thing about the Fujitsu computers though - they are *expensive* (about $2000). Since Apple is one of the best companies in the world at making very compact products, maybe they can release a game-changing computer in this category. I mean, what if Apple were to basically release the MacBook, just with a smaller screen - and for about the same price as the MacBook!! Apple would have a monster hit on its hands, IMHO. It would be extremely popular with a lot of customers, but especially with students that are already carrying already heavy books, etc. in their bookbags, and would love a lighter, more compact computer...
iCrizzo
May 5, 10:53 AM
Its about time.
frozencarbonite
Aug 3, 02:36 PM
I'm getting more confused. In one paragraph is says, He said the technique could be useful in targeting specific people or specific groups of people who are in close proximity to an attacker -- for instance, a cafe that is frequented by executives of a particular company.
Then in another paragraph is says, A computer need not be connected to the Internet to be infected. All that's required is that it have certain wireless devices installed and that those devices be turned on.
And I'm still confused about whether or not the native Airport drivers are affected by this.
Nothing has been cleared up to me. There so many different reports.
Then in another paragraph is says, A computer need not be connected to the Internet to be infected. All that's required is that it have certain wireless devices installed and that those devices be turned on.
And I'm still confused about whether or not the native Airport drivers are affected by this.
Nothing has been cleared up to me. There so many different reports.
aswitcher
Nov 6, 10:50 PM
I really hope they put a graphics card in it (even 64MB) and an 802.11N capable wifi card.
Cinch
May 4, 11:54 PM
Please Apple, wirelessly update everything (iTunes, iPhotos etc). It is long overdue. Plugging my iPhone into my MacBook make absolutely little sense.
Cinch
Cinch
eXan
Sep 13, 02:27 AM
These new nanos are awesome! I'd get one if I didnt have my 60 gig 5G :D
I like black and silver models most of all. I didnt like black 1G nanos(scratches and stuff), but this alu black is great! :)
I like black and silver models most of all. I didnt like black 1G nanos(scratches and stuff), but this alu black is great! :)
mfr1340
Apr 17, 11:07 AM
Just returned from Best Buy after I went to their Nation wide sales event, and they haven't recived any for over 1 1/2 weeks. They are selling reservations for future stock, for $100.00. What a load of s__t. If they had said that they didn't have any, and they were just tring to see how many customers would show up to put down a $100.00 deposit, with no est. of time of when you would recive your order. Thats wrong. At $4.50 a gallon of gas, I can't keep going down to see if they have any.
walnuts
Jan 11, 02:38 PM
You know, I hate to say this, but it has a striking resemblance to the "Vista" font. Granted, "vista" is more narrow. Scary, huh?
http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97285&d=1200072613
http://www.zdnet.com.au/shared/images/insight/vista_view/vistascreen1_440x330.jpg
http://att.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=97285&d=1200072613
http://www.zdnet.com.au/shared/images/insight/vista_view/vistascreen1_440x330.jpg
Humber
Mar 13, 07:43 PM
I remember that phase. I had the whole aqua thing going on with a skin from themexp.
Yeah, well my phase is just between now and the MBP release. After that I'm gonna give my computer to my brother so that he can play GTA: SA without any lagging. Hehe :D Long live games, the only thing a PC does better than a mac
Yeah, well my phase is just between now and the MBP release. After that I'm gonna give my computer to my brother so that he can play GTA: SA without any lagging. Hehe :D Long live games, the only thing a PC does better than a mac
dwwd
Oct 15, 10:16 PM
"Hi girl, catch this music im zunning to you..."
Burnsey
Apr 26, 10:51 AM
I already said my point multiple times, the numbers are completely disproportionate whether you want to face it or not. And i don't believe for a second that it's because of racism, i think its a crap excuse and it's played out. I don't know what the reason is, that's why i started this thread. To get some input from everyone. You have to admit that the number of blacks committing violent crimes compared to their small population in their countries is a bit baffling. If you want to blame it on "oppression" that hasn't existed for a long time, while many blacks are successful and productive citizens unbothered by "oppression", then go for it, i just don't buy it.
Yes but I'm interested to know why you think the numbers are disproportionate. If you don't think it's race, finances, or lack of access to social services then what is it?
Yes but I'm interested to know why you think the numbers are disproportionate. If you don't think it's race, finances, or lack of access to social services then what is it?
baleensavage
Sep 12, 04:35 PM
For those that have been asking... the browser and equalizer aren't gone, they're just both under the View menu now.
Whew, I was a little worried there for a second.
Whew, I was a little worried there for a second.
Waldszenen
Mar 11, 05:48 PM
Just for fun, I'm gonna believe that this rumour is entirely true and that we're going to see the refresh next Tuesday. Just to thumb my nose at all the naysayers if it does come true... heh.
Thunderhawks
Mar 28, 01:11 PM
I'm not american. Am I meant to know what RadioaShack is?
Don't waste your time learning about it.
Gone in a few years!
Don't waste your time learning about it.
Gone in a few years!
Reach9
Mar 29, 12:17 PM
The iPhone 5 will not be released until 2012. The next iPhone will be called the iPhone 4G.
Until then, any self-respecting journalist should refer to it as "the fifth-generation iPhone."
Thank you, and seriously they are not going to make the jump to Iphone 5 for another generation after this one, that I think is still going to come out on time, with an A5 processor in June. I will be making the move from my 3Gs to the next gen as soon as it comes out. Btw I am not basing my knowledge of a summer Iphone release on the fact that apple has not let me down yet year after year of releasing Iphones early into the summer.
Your logic is flawed. Why would the 6th generation iPhone be called iPhone 5? Apple just got out of the naming sequence and looks like will be following a numerical sequence now. It would be stupid in a marketing aspect to go from iPhone 3G to iPhone 3, as customers would like to see additional things in the name, not the removal of a letter.
iPad -> iPad 2, iPhone 4 -> iPhone 5.
It makes the most sense, and btw when people call it "iPhone 5" they're referring it as the 5th generation iPhone because it's a faster way of saying just that.
iPhone = iPhone 1
iPhone 3G = iPhone 2
iPhone 3GS = iPhone 3
iPhone 4 = iPhone 4
iPhone 5 = iPhone 5
In regards to the OP. I'm very excited about the iPhone 5 now, it seems as though waiting for September will be worth it if we're to see a completely revamped iOS + A5 Dual Core CPU + Upgraded GPU + 4" screen + NFC + possible LTE upgradability.
The iPhone and iPhone 3G have kicked the can update-wise, now it's your turn iPhone 3GS.
Until then, any self-respecting journalist should refer to it as "the fifth-generation iPhone."
Thank you, and seriously they are not going to make the jump to Iphone 5 for another generation after this one, that I think is still going to come out on time, with an A5 processor in June. I will be making the move from my 3Gs to the next gen as soon as it comes out. Btw I am not basing my knowledge of a summer Iphone release on the fact that apple has not let me down yet year after year of releasing Iphones early into the summer.
Your logic is flawed. Why would the 6th generation iPhone be called iPhone 5? Apple just got out of the naming sequence and looks like will be following a numerical sequence now. It would be stupid in a marketing aspect to go from iPhone 3G to iPhone 3, as customers would like to see additional things in the name, not the removal of a letter.
iPad -> iPad 2, iPhone 4 -> iPhone 5.
It makes the most sense, and btw when people call it "iPhone 5" they're referring it as the 5th generation iPhone because it's a faster way of saying just that.
iPhone = iPhone 1
iPhone 3G = iPhone 2
iPhone 3GS = iPhone 3
iPhone 4 = iPhone 4
iPhone 5 = iPhone 5
In regards to the OP. I'm very excited about the iPhone 5 now, it seems as though waiting for September will be worth it if we're to see a completely revamped iOS + A5 Dual Core CPU + Upgraded GPU + 4" screen + NFC + possible LTE upgradability.
The iPhone and iPhone 3G have kicked the can update-wise, now it's your turn iPhone 3GS.
Ktulu
Aug 3, 08:10 PM
Oh ya... he's something cheesie... this has been on my mind for a while. In january, Steve demoed GarageBand and showed how to make PodCast. He did that fake podcast and said 'Hi this is steve, and this is my Super secret apple PodCast' then he proceded to make jokes about the next iPod... he said the next iPod coming out would have a 10 inch screen and weigh 8 pounds.
Well... Tuesday is 8/10
Remember 2 years ago when Jobs demoed Spotlight... he searched for 'Paris' then searched for iMac. Sure enough... the iMac G5 was released at Paris.
I just thought that was interesting.
Thursday is 8/10
Tuesday is 8/8 :rolleyes:
Well... Tuesday is 8/10
Remember 2 years ago when Jobs demoed Spotlight... he searched for 'Paris' then searched for iMac. Sure enough... the iMac G5 was released at Paris.
I just thought that was interesting.
Thursday is 8/10
Tuesday is 8/8 :rolleyes:
mfr1340
Apr 17, 11:07 AM
Just returned from Best Buy after I went to their Nation wide sales event, and they haven't recived any for over 1 1/2 weeks. They are selling reservations for future stock, for $100.00. What a load of s__t. If they had said that they didn't have any, and they were just tring to see how many customers would show up to put down a $100.00 deposit, with no est. of time of when you would recive your order. Thats wrong. At $4.50 a gallon of gas, I can't keep going down to see if they have any.
Chrispy
Oct 26, 10:15 PM
I'm not sure if my macbook's shutdown apply to the ones being discussed, but I suppose that's my question. I received my macbook in early september, and within a week it started to freeze the screen intermittently, and after a few days became more and more frequent. BUT THEN it started giving me kernel panics often. Both issues built up until I was having to shut down my computer 7+ times in a day. These were all random occurrences with no links to running certain programs, etc. I sent it in to AppleCare and they replaced the HD (after I had already wiped it, reinstalled, and the problem started again). After a couple weeks of getting my serviced macbook back, the problem has started again from the start, starting slow and then happening 7+ times in a day. AppleCare has told me that there is nothing they can do until the problem becomes increasingly worse, to the point that they can reproduce the problem easily. This is very upsetting, since with the very consistent progression of these kernel panics (and freezes) will land right around my midterms....ANYONE have ANY suggestions here? I don't even know if this is in relation to the random shutdowns you're talking about... But I'm desperate here.
Call Apple consumer relations. I'm not sure of the exact phone number but I'm sure someone here has it handy ;) That kind of service is simply not acceptible!
Call Apple consumer relations. I'm not sure of the exact phone number but I'm sure someone here has it handy ;) That kind of service is simply not acceptible!
leekohler
Apr 4, 03:59 PM
Uhm, yeah. Saying "this is not true and that's it" is no different than "this is true and that's it."
Well, that's what you did. You get what you give.
Well, that's what you did. You get what you give.
CaoCao
Mar 29, 12:43 AM
We aren't waging a war, merely dropping tons of bombs
delToros
Mar 21, 07:48 AM
For those about.. to use high-capacity player=)
What will be the ideal ipod for you?
For me it is:
Ipod-like model with clickwheel. Support of ALAC. Black/white.
Sata interface instead of zif (with programm support of dual-disks drives and unlimited music titles), so that consumers could choose prefered storage (maybe someone want 32-64gb fast ssd instead of hdd). This also let us install up to 320Gb in this device. To save battery, I would prefer old-fashioned black-white screen. And, if it possible to fit, more advanced music system (for high-end headphones).
This is my vision of iPod line:
If you want touch-screen media player (but for some reason don't want iPhone) = iPod Touch
If iPod Touch is too big = there is nano
If you think nano is still too complicated, you just need something to play mp3's = shuffle
BUT if you are looking for high-end MUSIC player with high capacity option there is new :apple:iPod Classic 7th generation:apple:;).
What do you think? How about a petition=)?:)
What will be the ideal ipod for you?
For me it is:
Ipod-like model with clickwheel. Support of ALAC. Black/white.
Sata interface instead of zif (with programm support of dual-disks drives and unlimited music titles), so that consumers could choose prefered storage (maybe someone want 32-64gb fast ssd instead of hdd). This also let us install up to 320Gb in this device. To save battery, I would prefer old-fashioned black-white screen. And, if it possible to fit, more advanced music system (for high-end headphones).
This is my vision of iPod line:
If you want touch-screen media player (but for some reason don't want iPhone) = iPod Touch
If iPod Touch is too big = there is nano
If you think nano is still too complicated, you just need something to play mp3's = shuffle
BUT if you are looking for high-end MUSIC player with high capacity option there is new :apple:iPod Classic 7th generation:apple:;).
What do you think? How about a petition=)?:)
MacNewsFix
Apr 14, 11:32 AM
I'm not trying to pee in Apple's Cheerios at all...but i do wonder at what point will they reach a plateau in sales growth.
Valid question. As your next statement points out, Apple is making inroads to China. They also shook up their management overseeing Japan a few years ago, and I believe that, along with the iOS halo effect, they are enjoying great growth there, too. Just look at the lines at Japanese store events.
Valid question. As your next statement points out, Apple is making inroads to China. They also shook up their management overseeing Japan a few years ago, and I believe that, along with the iOS halo effect, they are enjoying great growth there, too. Just look at the lines at Japanese store events.
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