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09-12-2012, 05:04 PM | #152 |
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09-12-2012, 05:36 PM | #153 | ||
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ZDNET agrees with you.
They *really* miss the Reality Distortion Field and are going through withdrawal. http://www.zdnet.com/i-miss-apples-r...65/?s_cid=e589 Quote:
http://www.zdnet.com/new-7th-generat...72/?s_cid=e589 Quote:
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09-12-2012, 05:40 PM | #154 | |
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But Amazon's vortex is a more welcoming, less expensive, 'what can I do for you' as opposed to Apple's 'don't even thing about that' vortex. I'm not going to pretend to know how all of this will work out, but I suspect there will be less buyer's remorse among the Amazonians than the iFolks and we're waiting here for you, foghat. See you soon! |
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09-12-2012, 05:58 PM | #155 |
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09-12-2012, 06:01 PM | #156 | |
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I just had to replace the 30-pin cord on my iPad. After trying a few aftermarket products (prices range between 59¢ and $8) that either only worked half the time or not at all, I gave up and ordered the official cord from Apple for $25 ($19 + $4 for shipping and $2 for tax). $25 for a handful of wire and insulation is outrageous. Of course, you can buy a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter for $29 (figure on $35 after S&H and taxes) so all your old stuff will still work with the new docks, and a new Lightning to USB Cable for the same ridiculous price I just paid for the 30-pin to USB cord, but is anyone happy with this proprietary scheme Apple has pulled on its users? File this under Why Apple should never be allowed to become a monopoly. Last edited by WT Sharpe; 09-12-2012 at 06:12 PM. Reason: oppsie. |
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09-12-2012, 06:08 PM | #157 | |
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But this is all moot. The big deal breaker for me is you can't even get the fire in Canada nor most (all?) of the amazon music/video services. But, again, even if you could, I don't see the 'killer app' that would convince me to go through the effort of changing. I used to be pretty hard core in terms getting the fastest/greatest hardware. I would make changes almost just for the sake of change. Not anymore. Like I said, the apple stuff just works and that works for me at this point in my life. |
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09-12-2012, 06:10 PM | #158 | |
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09-12-2012, 06:12 PM | #159 | |
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If three things were included, I'd seriously consider upgrading:
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09-12-2012, 06:15 PM | #160 |
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I'm thoroughly pleased with the Apple products I own. The prices, not so much, and the prices for replacement accessories not at all.
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09-12-2012, 06:20 PM | #162 |
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As a media player, I find the iPod touch very wanting. As an audio player, I find it an excellent device. As such, I limit its use to audio streaming/playback and am very pleased with it in that role.
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09-12-2012, 06:32 PM | #163 | |
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http://www.slashgear.com/iphone-5-mi...ousb-10246672/ http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-6454_7-10002721-4.html http://gizmodo.com/5920925/new-iphon...micro+usb-port |
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09-12-2012, 06:36 PM | #164 | |
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09-12-2012, 06:40 PM | #165 | ||
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Are you asking if you can remote control your iTune account from the an Android device. Quote:
Remote for iTunes that's just one but there are lots more. There are also apps that control your stereo, etc.... CNet had a pretty interesting comment, usually a pro Apple site. They made a statement that they feel all vendors (Win8, Apple, Android) are on par. Each has their strength and weakness in the future it will come down to Ecosystems. I don't outright agree with them but there is some validity. For me I'm not happy with any of them though Google's is slightly better than the rest because its the most open. Content wise it's not as good as the others. The worst is Apple because of the iTunes requirement. |
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