Oh - and don't forget that everyone who thinks that buzz-creation counts as "marketing" (whether they approve of it or not) are to be seen as apple-fanboys... out-****ing-standing
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What is apple trying to do with the secret release time
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Oh - and don't forget that everyone who thinks that buzz-creation counts as "marketing" (whether they approve of it or not) are to be seen as apple-fanboys... out-****ing-standing
They are just trying to artificially build hype. Personally, I was all geared to check out and possibly buy this generations MBA but because of this game they are playing I decided to go a different route.
I might buy a MB when they stop the games.
I might buy a MB when they stop the games.
Be 100% assured that Apple is devastated by your decision. They're both shattered and gutted, and disoriented to boot.
Steve will probably be contacting you directly.
Never have I seen so much angst over what a company HASN'T said. Any hype created is your fault and yours alone.
Rather than waiting until the new release for the current used prices to drop, its happening prematurely due to people expecting a new model. It will save you money, and reduce your wait time, this should make you happy.
Agree 100%
Certainly Apple is happy about the "buzz" over the MBA and the new OS. But they are in the business of SELLING computers. All the inventory sitting on the shelves right now - they want to sell - RIGHT NOW. They don't want people who are looking to buy a notebook computer to be holding that money in their pocket for a month until the next notebook comes out.
Apple is intentionally uninformative because they believe it is more profitable for them. Just like when they claimed that tons of revenue was potentially lost when someone actually found a prototype iPhone (aka, not playing their game). Not saying other companies don't do the same thing but Apple has by far perfected the art.
I am not sure why I really even wanted a Mac. Mostly because it would communicate better with one of our Mac servers here in the building. Other than that, I was already put off by Apples closed box system.
Yeah, the more I think about it the more I realize I dodged a bullet.
How are they doing this?
THEY HAVE NOT SAID A THING.....
S'plain it to me please...Name another tech company that tells you in advance what they are gonna make and for how much.....
Hogwash....fanboys abound with conspiracy theories.....
I see your Firm and raise you the 3th largest advertising, communications and marketing holding company in the world.
Hrm, think whatever you want. The only thing I like is their design, I can give them credit for that. Although, I don't know if I can do that anymore considering the iPhone 4. How do you spend millions or R&D yet fail to realize and antenna issue?
Ok, I am getting off topic to defend my stance so I will leave it alone. Have a nice day.
Pretty much every other company... Look at the Vaio Z21, LG P330, the Asus that will come out in September.
I'm actually more excited about the Z21 and the P330 right now. Last month I was ready to give Apple my cash for an Air refresh. Today I'm not so sure.
Lol.
I'm pretty sure all companies release their products when they are ready.
Your post makes no sense?
They did realize it. It's easier to just let it go, chalk it up to "users holding it wrong", and throw in some free, plastic bumpers that you later sell for 30 bucks.
It's called cutting corners and still making money. They do that a lot. People just don't see it.
I said ultrabook category. The m11x is not a ultrabook. Do you even know what an ultrabook is?
Also the m11x is nothing more than a 13-14" laptop with a smaller screen. The weight of the m11x is equivalent to that of most 13-14" laptops.
Yes I have. I thought it would be better than the Macbook Air for a while (I assumed they would refresh the Air lineup after October of this year) but with the highly probable Macbook Air refresh this month I don't think it will be the case anymore.
There is no such thing as an ultra book category. I think you mean ultraportable.
I see your Firm and raise you the 3th largest advertising, communications and marketing holding company in the world.
Jumping Judas! Hopefully you don't work in the accounts department.
You just won't let it go, huh?
Well, that's fair enough, if graphics were important to me neither would I probably.
But for most people this new one will in fact be an upgrade, the GPU is rarely utilized to its fullest, and never so while doing "regular" work or other non-gaming activities.