Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 22nd Sep 2005 11:06 UTC
Speaking yesterday at Apple's European conference, Apple Expo in Paris, Jobs said: "Microsoft is copying us with its operating system... Dell's trying to copy us with its hardware. That's fine but we'd like to not give them a map and show them where we're going to go. At least they can follow our taillights." Update: More from Jobs here.
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Quote: "If flames were an alternative power source, this would be a nuclear reactor."
Do I look like I really care? I call it as I see it. Nothing more, and certainly nothing less. If others don't like it, tough shit.
Quote: "I don't read a lot of complaints about iPods, which I definitely would have."
yeah, well I have. And so has the ACCC. It's currently investigating Apple to see if consumers have a case against the manufacturer.
Quote: "Also, I don't know what you do with your iPod, that's also going to be a factor."
Normal usage. Nothing drastic. So don't imply that I'm treating my iPod mini rought because I ain't.
Quote: "I can't say a bad thing about it."
Well, I can. Windows XP, SP 1, AMD 3000+ XP, 512mb pc-4200 ddr RAM. It hangs exceptionally badly, for minutes at a time. When I go to eject the iPod mini, it ejects all of my DVD and CD Burner trays (but doesn't eject the iPod mini) - go figure. I have three drives in my system (dvd player, dvd burner, cd burner), and it gets highly annoying to say the least.
My experiences are my experiences, I know of 5 people who've had iPod mini's and within six months the batteries have shown definite signs of major issues. Only 1 other hasn't had an issue, and that was with an original, first generation iPod mini.
I can tell you Apple's modus operandi - deny issues vehemently with their products. Actually, lie through your teeth to the public, the very public that love your products. If enough public pressure occurs, Apple will eventually roll over and admit that there's an issue, but that usually takes 6 months or more. Remember the high pitching noise for PowerMac G4 Quicksilver fans? Apple denied that for a long, long time. Jack issue on the original iPod mini (causing issues with iPod minis not playing, or making a horrid crackling noise, or just sounding shite) - took them six months to admit it. Want to know a secret? eMacs and the original iPod (all models) had a 1 in 10 dead on arrival rate. I know this because I used to work for Apple Australia and I've seen the documentation to prove it. 1 in 10 is pretty disgraceful for QA imho.
If something is bad, I'll say it. You can mod my scores down all you want, and I won't give a shit, I'll still say it.
Dave