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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 I would say insanely expensive memory, locked iPhones, the-not-really-cheap-at-all Mac Mini with outdated hardware are worse than anything you've mentioned.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

(Note: this doesen't apply for Linux of course.)

Doesn't apply how? That is are isn't usable on 4 year old hardware? That totally depends on the hardware and what distro. Vista can run OK on 4 year old hardware with enough ram and a good video card, so can ubuntu or another heavy distro. But if you haven't upgraded your 4 year old machine past 4 year old defaults.. then you are screwed in the heavy desktop linux and windows realm unless you bought a hell of a machine back then

Could you tell me what's wrong with paying if you can actually afford it? I personally could care less about spending $.99 more or $99 more if it provides a convenient environment. Not everyone is cheap and if you are I suggest you start researching ways into making more money so that you won't go foaming at the mouth and calling everyone who considers buying ringtones "sheep".
Same for iMacs - some people just don't give a shit about cost -they could buy several computers right now and throw them away. 4 years is so distant it doesn't even exist.
It's a shame really - use what you want, buy a $100 computer with FreeDOS preinstalled or whatever. But generalisations like that never work. It's like calling all Linux users 'nerds' because their OS has a selection of great shells by default.

Letting others not rip you off is not called cheap, it's smart. If everyone with enough money thought the way you did things would become even more expensive making it even harder for those without enough money.
It would be more moral to just buy stuff at the price it's worth, and if you have so much, why not give the rest to some charity, it's better of there then in the hands of some filthy rich businessman.

Did you not read my disclaimer? I own AAPL stock. I love the fact that people like you would be willing to pay $0.99 to change your desktop wallpaper. I love the fact that you pay the price of a full song for a clip of song that you already bought. I love it. Keep it up sheep.

Don't you realize that they introduce artificial limitations for the sole purpose of nickel and dimeing you? You can expect this from the cell phone industry, but now it is making its way into the computer industry as your iPhone IS a computer. Expecting that type of behavior is okay, accepting it is not.

No you must be if you think a 3G phone is going to replace my 5 Mbps
DSL. My Tivo and other devices use the network 24-7 to update things. I can't leave my phone on 24-7. What happens when I have to leave my house? Duh!

Second cellular networks have horrible latency.



Then don't use it. I have paid exactly 0 for my ringtone.



This makes no sense.



The problem here isn't Apple. It's the RIAA. Feel free to sue them if you want.




Most All-in-ones suffer the same fate not just Macs. Case in point Dell XPS one. The iMac is not a 20"inch monitor not anymore than a laptop is a 15 inch monitor with a keyboard. That whole argument is as silly as "You can't reuse the keyboard on laptop after it dies because they conveniently remove the cable". What is wrong with you?



Because it makes 0 sense. See Above.



Because that's not Apple's call but AT&T. Think about that for a second.



Again not Apple's fault. Email on the iPhone is free. The AIM App can be used to SMS for free too. AT&T will sell you an unlimited voice plan for $99. The GSM and DATA antennas are different and use different technologies. Do you understand how this stuff actually works or are you just and Anti-Apple sheep.



So are you just the Anti-Apple and Anti-Common Sense kind. You just blindly follow all the Anti-Apple rants and regurgitated it here without thinking twice about it. Look like a sheep to me.

Edited 2008-07-24 12:10 UTC