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If only it was just a piece of hardware Apple are launching. Its so much more than that, its the whole experience. Comparing physical hardware specifications wi
by edd 17y ago
If only it was just a piece of hardware Apple are launching. Its so much more than that, its the whole experience. Comparing physical hardware specifications with a company like Apple doesn't really show you the whole picture. I am not saying it can't be done and I wish these guys every success.
- zyb09 17y agoYeah the "whole experience" of reality distortion field.
- Frazzydee 17y agoThe success of the iPhone has shown that it's not about having the most features, it's about doing things right. Face it, we're disconnected with reality. Most people don't WANT to worry about file hierarchies, searching for the right software suite, etc. They don't care about sandboxing and the App Store gatekeeper model. In fact, as long as the App Store isn't more expensive than elsewhere, I'd say they even prefer it. You might think that with Apple taking a 30% cut it would be, but they make it so simple to sell software that the greater supply results in a significant downward push on prices. I still do hope it fails though. Apple is pure evil (and I say this as a macbook owner).
- CapitalistCartr 17y agoApple designs great interfaces. I accepted the interface of 'smartphones' as an unpleasant necessity until the first time I tried an Iphone. The interface design was a spectacular improvement, on the scale of going from a bicycle to an automobile for transportation. While I didn't buy an Iphone as I don't care for the rest of the Apple package, their products are mostly the pinnacle of interface quality. I do own an Ipod, although not until I had software that allowed me to really own it.
- Qz 17y agoI think Apple's reputation for interface design is overhyped. iTunes is a bit of a nightmare. The last iPod I owned was also annoying to use (first one with click wheel).