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The BIG BIG MacWorld Thread
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Ignatz Mouse
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8bit said:
:lol
Personally, the Shuffle seems like a pretty sweet deal. I've been in the market for a 1GB USB thumbdrive for a while now and they usually run about $100-$150CAD. Some drives have the option for a mp3 adapter that runs about $50-$100CAD. So with the Shuffle I'm paying the same or cheaper price for a better quality product that integrates with iTunes and all of that. The way I listen to music is with my ears, so not having a screen isn't an issue for me, it's really not that tough to skip to the next song if one comes up that I'm not in the mood for.
And about the word processor *shrug* Everybody should be using LaTeX
And about the word processor *shrug* Everybody should be using LaTeX
Manabanana said:
... What the hell are you talking about?
Bingo!
Except the Creative MuVo has a screen, an FM tuner, Voice/FM recording, and Line-In encoding for direct connection and recording from any audio source, and longer battery life.
And replaceable batteries.
iPod Shuffle... what a steal!
Fresh Prince
Banned
iPod Shuffle = a piece of shit.
No lcd? wtf
Even generic mp3 players have a lcd.
No lcd? wtf
Even generic mp3 players have a lcd.
RevenantKioku
PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS oh god i am drowning in them
Willco said:
Once you understand that people still buy $30 CD players, you'll see why the iPod shuffle will be a huge hit.
Or do you understand and just hate it? Because if you just hate it, I totally respect that.
Ninja Scooter
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Ipod shuffle def seems like a ripoff. I guess if i was rich, it'd be nice to have it as a complement to the regular Ipod, like for working out or some shit, but IMO its just better to pony up the extra $100+ and get a regular Ipod. If you're gonna go, might as well go all out.
Fresh Prince
Banned
Regular iPods ain't supposed to be used for hard workouts etc. Ninjascooters right I can see people buying this anyway for gyms, on tranist and asia etc.
Apple teh innovation!
Apple teh innovation!
Fresh Prince
Banned
You know why this wil sell- Academic Discount and the fact it looks good.
Shogmaster
Member
shantyman said:
Shantyman, I remember you being a very cool guy when we hung out to play VF3 so I must do this for your own good:
The iShuffle is plain old CRAP. Wake up and smell the stink, man!
I can see the justification for defending the Mac Mini, but defending the iShitful is not gonna help your cause.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
The iPod shuffle does *NOT* force shuffle play. The switch on the back lets you switch between shuffle or sequential play. I wish people would actually read the information that's available before flying off the handle. But I guess that's too much to expect.
Fresh Prince
Banned
Well it's time to accessorize for the iShuffle.
Add-on battery pack. Check
Add on remote with FM tuner. Certainity
Add on iTrip. Maybe
iSkin. Damn Stright.
Damn it's like a doll. So cute.
Add-on battery pack. Check
Add on remote with FM tuner. Certainity
Add on iTrip. Maybe
iSkin. Damn Stright.
Damn it's like a doll. So cute.
Timbuktu said:
Of course they applauded, 99% of the audience there worships the ground Steve Jobs walks on and still believes in the whole Apple myth. Simple fact of the matter is that crashes happen in both OSes and it's foolish to say either is 'teh suck' for doing it during key events like this. Laugh it off and move on...
Shogmaster
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SteveMeister said:
Already knew that, but thanks for asking. I'm talking about the lack of screen, which forces blind navigation. Good luck finding a song that you have no idea where it is amongst the 1GB of MP3s!
Fresh Prince
Banned
:lol It's already got a Sportcase and an armband
Drinky Crow said:
I've read that the point behind the Mac Mini is to market a cheaper way for people who aren't computer users to get a small "box" that they can hook up to a monitor, and get everything they need right from the start, since it will be preloaded with accounting software, iTunes, web browser, etc.
My question for this is, can't you already buy PCs with similar set-ups with MONITORS, printers, etc. included for $400-$500 already?
It's pretty obvious that there will be plenty of people buying this thing just because of what it looks like though.
Shogmaster
Member
Timbuktu said:
Just got home. Got back frm CES yesterday and dropped off my friend at his place, but got stuck in the rain due to highway closure. Slept over and just got back in.
Fresh Prince
Banned
Why do you defend this crap?
I mean even iRiver fanboys admit the H300 series is the bastard child.
Sony fanboys admitted that Sony really needed mp3 playback on the NW-HD1.
Why can't you admit this atleast needs a lcd screen and fm tuner. Or is that for Generation 2?
I mean even iRiver fanboys admit the H300 series is the bastard child.
Sony fanboys admitted that Sony really needed mp3 playback on the NW-HD1.
Why can't you admit this atleast needs a lcd screen and fm tuner. Or is that for Generation 2?
The Faceless Master
Member
it doesn't have a screen?
what the fuck?
i hope iriver still feels threatened enough to drop the prices on their ifp-799.. $150 please!!!
what the fuck?
i hope iriver still feels threatened enough to drop the prices on their ifp-799.. $150 please!!!
FortNinety
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As a big Mac supporter, I can't believe others are even wasting time defending the iPod Shuffle. It's beyond retarded on so many levels.
And this topic is a perfect example of why PC users are, to be totally honest, justified in their hate for Mac users: many simply won't admit a lemon is a lemon.
And this topic is a perfect example of why PC users are, to be totally honest, justified in their hate for Mac users: many simply won't admit a lemon is a lemon.
Mugen said:
It certainly doesn't make me angry. More competition is always a good thing, I just think there's better existing devices in the arena that Apple will now no doubt dominate. Namely, devices like the Creative MuVo Micro N200. MP3 playback, FM tuner, voice/FM recording, line-in encoding and...gasp, a backlit LCD. Not to mention a 15 hour battery life. Yeah, you'll pay a little more for it, but it does the idea right. It's called paying for quality, come no, Apple fans live by that matra.
The Faceless Master
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i dunno about calling it a lemon
i don't doubt that it will sell thru the roof
i mean, look at enter the matrix
i don't doubt that it will sell thru the roof
i mean, look at enter the matrix
Agent Icebeezy
Welcome beautful toddler, Madison Elizabeth, to the horde!
An portable media player without a screen is a dumb idea
Shog, I know you're cool too. BUT I will say that the mistake people on here constantly make is every individual and GAF do not make the market for these things. People like me like them, people like you don't. Just like there are things you would like I won't. People on GAF are very tech savvy, and let's face it, we are all obsessed with bells and whistles. Again, not representative of the "casuals" as they are always referred to on the Gaming Forum. I know it upsets you to your core that we like Apple, because you see things you think are so much better, but it's not going to change.
Of course, I know people like to rankle fans of Apple just to provoke the defensive reaction it always elicits.
BUT I will say that the mistake people on here constantly make is every individual and GAF do not make the market for these things. People like me like them, people like you don't. Just like there are things you would like I won't. People on GAF are very tech savvy, and let's face it, we are all obsessed with bells and whistles. Again, not representative of the "casuals" as they are always referred to on the Gaming Forum. I know it upsets you to your core that we like Apple, because you see things you think are so much better, but it's not going to change.Of course, I know people like to rankle fans of Apple just to provoke the defensive reaction it always elicits.
lockii said:
iPod Shuffle is the first device I can think of where I am completely BAFFLED at anyone liking the idea of a media player product without a screen; it doesn't matter which company makes it, it's just a stupid idea. How much more would the same device cost with a tiny B/W LCD screen? It can't possibly make it cost that much more.
I almost wonder if Apple just didn't have anything really new to show for the beginning of this year, and just "slapped" the Mac Mini and iPod Shuffle together just to have something "new" to sell.
Fortnintety called it right. In my house, we have FOUR Macs. (I am the only one with a PC.) My dad is one of those "blind Apple supporters" and always buys Apple products. Even he is wondering what the hell the point is with the iPod shuffle.
The Faceless Master
Member
please drop in price and come to me my baby
I really don't want to defend Apple any more because the truth is I am not a blind zealot,. Of course no onle will believe me. Honestly, the mac mini is freaking tiny. The engineering/design suggests it was not "thrown together." Plus, the stated goal is to get PC users to hook it up as a "side" computer.
Manabanana
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Man, that keynote presentation is BORING. It's cool that spotlight can search for words INSIDE documents, and smart folders are pretty neat...but I get it. What more is there to show? 15 minutes in and that's all I've really seen
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