I just ordered one new from this site:
http://www.powermax.com
for some reason, they still have the old wired ones in stock...
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Apple Getting Snobbish???
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I just ordered one new from this site:
http://www.powermax.com
for some reason, they still have the old wired ones in stock...
This is one of the many reasons why Apple is Apple - so much so that it's just about computing, any longer, but a lifestyle.
I agree, Apple has become a lifestyle company, where Microsoft is a no style company.
iLife costs 79$ so it doesn't increase mac's value, quality hardware isn't the strong point of macs either
When I bought my macbook was an exceptional moment, it costed the same as a similar spec DELL with a RadeonX1900, so I decided to go for the Mac
but paying $2499 for a MacPro? I don't think it worths the money, you can get a better machine for half the price, want stability? put Debian, or Ubuntu if you want ease
You don't want that learning curve that Linux implies? did you mention "ignorant people who buys 500-dollars machines"?? lol
There are many people like me who are students and can't afford so expensive machines, money is a matter, regardless of computer literacy, not only computer-illiterate people buy 500 dollars machines
And also why aren't Apples stores in developing countries? Dell, Sony, Microsoft have plenty of official distribution throughout the world, i think Apple is snobbish, indeed
When I bought my macbook was an exceptional moment, it costed the same as a similar spec DELL with a RadeonX1900, so I decided to go for the Mac
but paying $2499 for a MacPro? I don't think it worths the money, you can get a better machine for half the price, want stability? put Debian, or Ubuntu if you want ease
You don't want that learning curve that Linux implies? did you mention "ignorant people who buys 500-dollars machines"?? lol
There are many people like me who are students and can't afford so expensive machines, money is a matter, regardless of computer literacy, not only computer-illiterate people buy 500 dollars machines
And also why aren't Apples stores in developing countries? Dell, Sony, Microsoft have plenty of official distribution throughout the world, i think Apple is snobbish, indeed
The latest snobbery...
Here's the latest. Steve Jobs calls unlocking the iPhone "breaking in" - so, what about laws allowing owners to unlock their phones?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/357272/
Add that to the whole "nothing is wrong with your iPod Touch so we're not taking it back" deal...
Here's the latest. Steve Jobs calls unlocking the iPhone "breaking in" - so, what about laws allowing owners to unlock their phones?
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/357272/
Add that to the whole "nothing is wrong with your iPod Touch so we're not taking it back" deal...
While this is bad on Jobs' part, I don't think that "snob" is the word I would use. I think "power hungry" or "Napoleonic" is better.
It's WHOLE. The 'hole' you've used refers to a puncture. As for your point on this, I'd say that this is more of a PR strategy, or rather, a lack of. It doesn't point to snobbery, it points to bad customer service. Walmart has bad customer service, but that doesn't make it a snobby company
That's not being snobby. That's Apple trying to protect it's business partners. If you paid big bucks to be the exclusive iPhone carrier but Apple did nothing to prevent you from losing your exclusivity you'd be pretty pissed and wonder what the hell you gave Apple all that money for.
Lethal
While this is bad on Jobs' part, I don't think that "snob" is the word I would use. I think "power hungry" or "Napoleonic" is better.
It's WHOLE. The 'hole' you've used refers to a puncture. As for your point on this, I'd say that this is more of a PR strategy, or rather, a lack of. It doesn't point to snobbery, it points to bad customer service. Walmart has bad customer service, but that doesn't make it a snobby company
Fixed. Thanks - typing this on my Dehli Dell at work (that's a HOLE other story.. dHELL HOLE)
According to this article, Apple's getting rotten:
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/customers-ask-is-apple-going-rotten/
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/customers-ask-is-apple-going-rotten/
Want FW? Get a MacBook Pro...
What's next, Mini users must now get an iMac?
Good time to resurrect this thread.....
What's next, Mini users must now get an iMac?
Good time to resurrect this thread.....
I thought you guys over there had to pay a monthly contract (like you do here)?
In my opinion, it should be down to AT&T or whoever supply it over in the US to deal with that. Here with O2 supplying it, we can only get them with a £45 a month contract that you'd be tied to for 18 or so months. It's still locked to 02 though and would be after your contract runs out.
I think that's unfair, having it be tied to O2 seeing as they get their money regardless.
If the Mini is discountinued, the "entry" level Mac is the White MacBook for $999, in today's economy.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/586243/
That and the "I'm a Mac" ads, Apple is truly getting "snobbish" with the computers...
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/586243/
That and the "I'm a Mac" ads, Apple is truly getting "snobbish" with the computers...
Want FW? Get a MacBook Pro...
What's next, Mini users must now get an iMac?
Good time to resurrect this thread.....
Quit whining.
yah, just shut up and listen to what lord S.J says and live with it. apple knows what's best for you.
i've always found apple and most of their users to be very snobbish. i've decided not to spend even a penny for their product. i pity those who think using apple brand somehow makes them cool. i'm yet to see something more lamer.
yah, just shut up and listen to what lord S.J says and live with it. apple knows what's best for you.
i've always found apple and most of their users to be very snobbish. i've decided not to spend even a penny for their product. i pity those who think using apple brand somehow makes them cool. i'm yet to see something more lamer.
Yeah, that's telling them...
yah, just shut up and listen to what lord S.J says and live with it. apple knows what's best for you.
i've always found apple and most of their users to be very snobbish. i've decided not to spend even a penny for their product. i pity those who think using apple brand somehow makes them cool. i'm yet to see something more lamer.
Yeah, that's telling them...
Yes, but with the "upscaled" MacBooks, and the likely discontinuation of the Mini, Apple is upping the ante...
S.J. said it during the conference call - they only cater to their "smart" customers...
The guy who has this in his profile:
Mac Mini 1.66 CD 512/60
Black MacBook 2.2 C2D 4/320
iPhone 4Gig
TV
is playing the "in today's economy" card? First of all, your original post from A YEAR AGO complained about the Mac Mini going away, which it still hasn't. You also dropped $500 on an iPhone (unless you found a 4GB model some other way) and own two computers and the Apple TV.
Holy mother.
It's not snobbery, it's making stuff that actually works. The "brick" design took a lot of R&D, and that's not free. Taking all of those harmful chemicals out of electronics also doesn't come free.
Apple may make some crazy moves at times, but I don't think they've produced any POS computers in many years. You can't say the same thing about HP, the leader in PC sales. They sell POS machines daily to people who then have to replace the broken $#@t about 90 days later.
Mac Mini 1.66 CD 512/60
Black MacBook 2.2 C2D 4/320
iPhone 4Gig
TVis playing the "in today's economy" card? First of all, your original post from A YEAR AGO complained about the Mac Mini going away, which it still hasn't. You also dropped $500 on an iPhone (unless you found a 4GB model some other way) and own two computers and the Apple TV.
Holy mother.
It's not snobbery, it's making stuff that actually works. The "brick" design took a lot of R&D, and that's not free. Taking all of those harmful chemicals out of electronics also doesn't come free.
Apple may make some crazy moves at times, but I don't think they've produced any POS computers in many years. You can't say the same thing about HP, the leader in PC sales. They sell POS machines daily to people who then have to replace the broken $#@t about 90 days later.
The guy who has this in his profile:
Mac Mini 1.66 CD 512/60
Black MacBook 2.2 C2D 4/320
iPhone 4Gig
is playing the "in today's economy" card? First of all, your original post from A YEAR AGO complained about the Mac Mini going away, which it still hasn't. You also dropped $500 on an iPhone (unless you found a 4GB model some other way) and own two computers and the Apple TV.
Holy mother.
It's not snobbery, it's making stuff that actually works. The "brick" design took a lot of R&D, and that's not free. Taking all of those harmful chemicals out of electronics also doesn't come free.
Apple may make some crazy moves at times, but I don't think they've produced any POS computers in many years. You can't say the same thing about HP, the leader in PC sales. They sell POS machines daily to people who then have to replace the broken $#@t about 90 days later.
My iPhone is $299 and I spend $50/month for T-Mobile. My Black MacBook is $1049. I bought the AppleTV used. I bought the bottom Mini.
Let me bottom line this for you....
This discussion has the real deal:
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/6476256/
It's called "Blue Ocean Stategy", where a company creates it's own "Blue Ocean" to sail on, and in creating it's own market and following, just starts doing WHAT IT WANTS.
So, now it all makes sense....
Apple couldn't be treated as snobbish.. In fact the marketers determine the image of company, they couldn't brand themselves as snobs. Only people could be snobbish, not companies that provide wide range of products.
