Thread: Google's Android is Eating Apple's Lunch
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Old 11-28-2012, 03:42 PM   #243
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Originally Posted by Penforhire View Post
Seaking, I don't think your timing is correct. IMO, they are not at apogee. Just last week I decided I wanted my first true tablet (not counting E-ink e-readers and various laptops). I'm a technical type, active over at Ars Technica, and I know all about Amazon's latest Fires and Google's Nexus 10.

I still chose the latest iPad. It isn't strictly about the hardware specification, not to me and not to the general public. Too many people don't get this. They say the Nexus has better hardware so the Apple must come in second. Wrong!

The ecosystem is what sells and what sold me. The number of tablet-optimized apps for iOS far exceeds Android apps. My head exploded reviewing the near-endless case variations for iPads (or any other accessory you care to choose). iTunes sells 99% of the media I care about. iCloud works well enough for my automated cloud needs (though I'm also a happy user of Skydrive and Sugarsync). iOS remains the most responsive to the user, despite Android getting a lot closer with 4.1. Google Now may be slightly more accurate than Siri but Siri is hooked into the device better (setting reminders for example).

Oh, and if the latest iPad's hardware is slacking, it isn't slacking by enough to matter. Battery life is insanely good (roughly 13 hours use on each of the first two charges, BT off but lots of Netflix over wifi) and overall display quality (color, resolution, viewing angle, brightness) is top shelf.

Have you taken a close look at the newest "retina" MacBook Pro? Too expensive for me but a totally awesome laptop. Sony's Vaio line competes but, guess what, at the same price or higher (and with more mixed reliability reports).

So, in sum, I'm arguing that Apple is not just about to topple. I don't doubt they will but not so soon as you think.
You are almost convincing. Well at least you make a good argument for yourself.

I will only speak to the "newest "retina" MacBook Pro" you mentioned.
I just read an article today and almost put it on mobileread but wasn't sure where to post it.
It said that the new Pro was the most locked down version Apple has ever had. Components are either solder in or glue in and removing for an upgrade or repair was unwise.
I think the article was on cnet, or zdnet or liliputin but haven't time to check.

Anyway, my point is that Apple is reverting to the old Apple under Jobs the First.

I sent the article to a son who does upgrade his Mac Pros memory at least. Buys on Amazon and then upgrades the memory. I will look at my mail later.
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