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Exactly. Apple critics are about as hypocritical as Apple fanboys. Regarding Apple's current problems: I think it's because Apple's getting so ambitious. Right
by unalone 18y ago
Exactly. Apple critics are about as hypocritical as Apple fanboys.
Regarding Apple's current problems: I think it's because Apple's getting so ambitious. Right now they're attempting to shut out competitors in a slew of fields at once. Apple has usually done very well at this in the past. However, they launched three things in one (three things, right), and each one has had a set of problems on its own. So it's become noticeable that Apple's products aren't entirely flawless.
I got myself an iPod Touch, and while I'm pissed off at the things that aren't working, and the lagging bits, I at least have some perspective. I know that I'd take the Touch over any other MP3 player in existence, and that includes the 1.0 Touch. I gained more than I lost. And while I want Apple to fix things as quickly as possible, that's not the same as my saying "Apple's doing bad."
- silencio 18y agoApple products have NEVER been flawless. I suspect the only reason why it seems like it's exploded as of late (or, even in the past few years) is because of the popularity of the iPod and iPhone and those two possibly driving up Mac sales. Plus, I'm quite fond of complaining but rarely complimenting. I suspect a lot of these problems are selection bias multiplied by mainstream media mostly focusing on problems with the JesusPhone (etc). (I've been a Mac user since I was born, and I'm on my second iPhone. please don't mistake me as some anti-apple fangirl :) )
- unalone 18y agoNo, no. Not at all. I believe that being critical of something is the highest respect you can pay it. That said, Apple products are way above the norm in terms of seamlessness, and while I still nitpick at them a lot, I hate people that criticize them and pretend that that makes all their accomplishments futile.