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I think Apple should rebrand their computer line..
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Well that's fine rename it something else I don't care.
I was just partial to the Apple IV because my first computer was an Apple IIgs
And the Windows "7" and iPhone "4" are attracting people
Apple was originally going to call it the iTV, but they changed the name when they released it. When they first announced and demoed it, the product was called the iTV.
Changing the name of an established product just for the sake of changing the name is asinine. Besides, it's not like the Mac brand has been doing poorly, they've been doing very well.
Apple's not going to rebrand its products because you're tired of the name "Mac."
I seem to remember MacIntosh is related to variety of apples, like Lisa. And Newton was named after Newton's legendary falling apple.
McIntosh
Parentage / Origin: Ontario, Canada 1798
Description: Fruit beautiful deep red color, size variable. Flesh white, firm, tender, very juicy, flavor characteristically aromatic, perfumed, subacid.
http://www.allaboutapples.com/varieties/var_m1.htm#mcintosh
There's also a variety called Newtown Pippin (or Yellow Newtown). Don't know about Lisa though.
Well I think it's right to always consider and reconsider options from time to time. But at the moment Macs are gaining market share and doing very well, and it doesn't look like that's about to stop anytime soon.
Should that trend nosedive, then I think you're right, we should have a look at possible ways to break through whatever wall the Mac hits, including branding options, advertising etc
Maybe now just isn't the right moment for that
Should that trend nosedive, then I think you're right, we should have a look at possible ways to break through whatever wall the Mac hits, including branding options, advertising etc
Maybe now just isn't the right moment for that
maybe it was a good idea in some way in your head but even smaller amount of people negative toward apple would not justify a name change.
the mac name is way to known and with such a huge increase in sales from a logic point of view will not happen anytime soon theres just no need for it.
I can't believe I'm even posting in this thread. How embarrassing.
Windows 7 is not based on Vista. Windows 7 was built from scratch--that was one of its many selling points. Word of mouth didn't destroy Vista; Vista destroyed Vista... because it was awful.
Also, how is "Windows" any different from "Mac/Macintosh?"
People are just as aware of Microsoft, the company, as they are of Apple, the company. Historically, if anything, I would say that Macintosh has been more synonymous with Apple than Windows has been with Microsoft.
And finally, no. Mac is one of the most valuable brand names in the world. It would be a hugely expensive endeavor to change it, just for the sake of changing it. It cost AT&T billions of dollars to rebrand Cingular as AT&T Wireless/AT&T, and that was a name without nearly the recognition of Mac.
Sorry, it's just not a good idea.
Lol please tell me you are joking.
Windows 7 IS based on Windows Vista. It's practically the same OS but they cut out all the fat.
Wow.
Windows 2000 was Windows 5.0 internally, Windows XP was Windows 5.1 internally, Windows Vista was Windows 6.0 internally, Windows Seven is Windows 6.1 internally.
Okay, I'm sorry, but the fact that you don't have a problem with Microsoft and Windows, but do have a problem with Apple and Mac show that you are biassed. I'll admit, many people on here will simply argue based on their loyalty to Apple/Mac, but your argument is still unfounded. Windows has a much worse name than Mac. Windows is a product just as much as Mac is. Macs have not proven themselves to be problematic, yet Windows has proven time after time to havve significant issues. If you don't like the way Macs work, I don't see how it is the hardware's fault. The only argument you can make against the hardware, is the lack of certain features such as Blu Ray and other such technologies, but even in this case, rebranding would not help. If you are wanting a computer with Blu Ray support, rebranding will not help you. I'm sorry, but I don't see your argument.
everyone knows that windows 7 is what vista should have been and is buit on the same foundation.
previous poster hit the nail on the head windows 7 is vista with the fat trimmed off.
only difference is windows 7 is built on windows 6.1 opposed to 6.0 vista was, besides a change of .1 they are effectively the same thing just wondows 7 a bit tidier.
previous poster hit the nail on the head windows 7 is vista with the fat trimmed off.
only difference is windows 7 is built on windows 6.1 opposed to 6.0 vista was, besides a change of .1 they are effectively the same thing just wondows 7 a bit tidier.
Someone using the same name "AmazingDM" has been banned on forums across the internet, going back several years.
Don't feed the trolls, please.
Don't feed the trolls, please.
This thread is hilarious. The original post was almost as funny as the number of people who took it seriously. It reads like something from a Bad Idea Jeans commercial!
Well I think the same applies to Snow Leopard. Its pretty much exactly like Leopard, obviously a lot refinements, and performance improvements and some new features... And I know the finder is rebuilt with cocoa..
Same goes for Windows 7, well actually there are many more new features on Windows 7 I would say compared to Vista. Infact I would say Windows 7 is a mixture of Snow Leopard + Windows.. Windows 7 is like a faster Windows Vista with new features..
Snow Leopard is a faster Leopard with some new features..
