Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Thu 24th Jul 2008 00:09 UTC
There are no less than five apps to turn my iPhone into a flashlight, yet I can't turn it into a 3G-powered Wi-Fi hotspot. Why? Because the SDK has more restrictions than Guantanamo-devs can't integrate with the OS and have to steer way, way clear of copyright and trademark issues-so the most innovative, game-changing apps might not ever make it to your squeaky clean iPhone." An editorial by Gizmodo. Many kinds of apps (from multi-IM apps running on the background, to copy/paste) require the level of system integration that either is not possible via the existing official API, or that Apple artificially limits via lawyers.
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First off: I doubt that all owners or Apple-products neccererly agree with everything Apple does. I know let's see... none that buys anything at all from iTunes.
Oh, the mouse have 4 buttons. You have the normal one that can be triggered either by pressing the whole mouse, or only the left side. Then you have the right click, just like normal mouses. Middle click, and "side click". So that's flat out wrong(unless your talking about old macs.)
Aren't iPods selling out Macs by far? I was a Windows-user when I got my first iPod. I didn't care or know about what OS the iPod ran. I think that could be said for most that buy them. They where simply better than most MP3-players.
"Why do you accept that when you buy an iMac, after 4 years when you want a new computer your nice 20" monitor is useless because Apple conveniently left out an input jack?"
Because it's practical(the all-in-one computer concept.). Because in 4 years I'd want a new better screen anyway. Also: My Mac will probably be usable in 4 years too. Not like Windows-based computers where the newest OS don't run well on older hardware *at all*. (Note: this doesen't apply for Linux of course.)
I guess it depends on whether you want to change your hardware or not. I never buy components, but I buy new computers. I think this applies to a lot of people, they buy a new computer anyway. Including screen.
That being said there are a hell lot of sheepish mac users. I've pissed off a good half of a Mac-forum I was on when trying to explain that the mac was simply "a PC" and not god's gift to the world.
"You have unlimited data, yet you have limited text, and minutes?...does that make sense? "
Just like most carriers. I don't have an iPhone, but I have unlimited data outside working-hours. (Sounds like a weird deal, but it was quite cheap. 99,- NOK a month.)
Aside from the ringtones I think you fail at pointing out Apples annoying flaws. I would say insanely expensive memory, locked iPhones, the-not-really-cheap-at-all Mac Mini with outdated hardware are worse than anything you've mentioned.
Also: it's about needs. For someone that just wants to surf on the net, chat and do office-stuff I'd without thinking recommend a computer with Ubuntu. For a gamer: Windows.
Personally I do graphic design. I've tried all the major plattforms and this is the one that performs best for this use.
"Right tool for the right job."
EDIT: Agree on the 3G-Wifi-spot thing though. There are allready apps like that for the HTC TyTn II / Tilt.
Edited 2008-07-24 08:32 UTC