91% of computers that are not junk are made by Apple...
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/23/the-mac-versus-pc-debate-has-
never-been-clearer/
"Instead, Apple is content to keep churning out its high-quality,
high-margin machines, and watch the profits roll in. If it happens to
gain market
I think these words say it all.
"Instead, Apple is content to keep churning out its high-quality,
high-margin machines, and watch the profits roll in. "
So Apple is just another money grubbing capitalist.
Stewart
At 01:49 PM 7/25/2009, you wrote:
91% of computers that are not junk are made
> 91% of computers that are not junk are made by Apple...
Are you really so insecure that you constantly have to rationalize and
validate your choices? Is it really so important what P. Diddy is wearing
this week?
Nothing stinks up a place as a lack of confidence in one's decisions. Man
up and
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 2:55 PM, Rev. Stewart
Marshall wrote:
> So Apple is just another money grubbing capitalist.
Apple is another money grubbing capitalist corporation as they
pretty much all tend to be, but they are not wholly consumed with
making money at every turn. I can personally atte
Ridiculous, every move a corporation makes is selfish and in it's own best
interest...apple takes care of it's customers because it sees a return on
that investment, not because they are big hearted. If a company puts aside
profit, they cease existing...or become the government and we know where
t
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 4:03 PM, mike wrote:
> Ridiculous, every move a corporation makes is selfish and in it's own best
> interest...apple takes care of it's customers because it sees a return on
> that investment, not because they are big hearted. If a company puts aside
> profit, they cease e
And these other computer makers probably don't sell premium units like Apple
nor charge what Apple does.
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 2:08 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 4:03 PM, mike wrote:
>
>
>
> I have no experiences with other computer makers along these same
> lines, s
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM, mike wrote:
> And these other computer makers probably don't sell premium units like Apple
> nor charge what Apple does.
From what I understand of the consumer computer market, what you say
is probably mostly true. It seems likely to me that after-the-sale
supp
This seems extreme even for Apple. Why would they do something like this
outside the 1 year warranty or 3 year extended? This seems more like a very
pleasant mistake on Apple's part then anything near the norm. The times
I've dealt with Apple they have been fine, but not crazy like this seems to
On Sat, Jul 25, 2009 at 6:33 PM, mike wrote:
> This seems extreme even for Apple. Why would they do something like this
> outside the 1 year warranty or 3 year extended? This seems more like a very
> pleasant mistake on Apple's part then anything near the norm. The times
> I've dealt with Apple
I think there is no question that Apple has figured out that Customer
Service (Good customer service) is one way of keeping customers brand loyal.
Would that many other companies would follow suit.
Hats off to Apple for showing other companies what it means to go
above and beyond.
Stewart
This is part of why MicroSoft looks so bad in comparison. They write code
to run on a pile of hardware put together by others. Some of these machines
are well built and lots of others are not. Microsoft is often blamed for
the fault of others.
When Apple screws up they own the problem whether i
As I have said MS is a company that sells software, Apple sells hardware.
Stewart
At 10:40 PM 7/25/2009, you wrote:
This is part of why MicroSoft looks so bad in comparison. They write code
to run on a pile of hardware put together by others. Some of these machines
are well built and lots o
Steve - The same think happened to my friend Frank last year when he took his broken
out-of-warranty PowerBook to the Apple Store. Apple didn't have the parts any more so they
offered him a free MacBook Pro or a MacBook Air for $300. He owns an MBP so he got the
MBA--and they eventually fixed hi
On Jul 25, 2009, at 3:03 PM, Jeff Wright wrote:
Are you really so insecure that you constantly have to rationalize and
validate your choices? Is it really so important what P. Diddy is
wearing
this week?
Nothing pains WFBs more than a clear-eyed view of market dynamics.
Time to face the tr
> Time to face the truth. The predominant reason for getting a PC is
> poverty. MS even advertises that on the TV.
What you call poverty, normal people call frugality and thrift. Those are
positive values, in case you were wondering.
The only evident truth here is your usual out-of-touch arrogan
Sorry, but that's just wrong. Those who are frugal and thrift buy
things that last. Those who think they are being frugal and thrift
shop for slightly underpriced things with even less value. Then they
buy it again, and again.
Another anecdotal story, but I have more then a few friends who
> Sorry, but that's just wrong. Those who are frugal and thrift buy
> things that last. Those who think they are being frugal and thrift
> shop for slightly underpriced things with even less value. Then they
> buy it again, and again.
There's a fallacy in your theory: you presume that all t
On Jul 26, 2009, at 1:45 AM, Jeff Wright wrote:
What you call poverty, normal people call frugality and thrift.
Those are
positive values, in case you were wondering.
Some people can't tell the difference and apparently you are one.
For example, such people think that getting a pay-day loan
On Jul 26, 2009, at 10:28 AM, Jeff Wright wrote:
There's a fallacy in your theory: you presume that all things of
the same
price are of equal quality and that nothing of a lower price can be
of equal
or greater quality.
No. I look at quality and worry about the price later. Looks to me
l
> No. I look at quality and worry about the price later. Looks to me
> like you start with price and then try to scrounge up something that
> is not terrible. I'll admit that sometimes this works.
Does Muffy take this approach with the gardeners?
I'll bet the help steals from you anyway.
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> Some people can't tell the difference and apparently you are one.
Oh, I can alright. That's why my life is largely Apple free and will be so
for the foreseeable future.
I have plenty non-boutique products that don't cost me a chunk of my soul
and work great. I just have to bear the crushing w
On Jul 26, 2009, at 1:01 PM, Jeff Wright wrote:
You're so stuck in monolithic thinking, and god knows I've tried to
help you
out of that before, but my empathy well has run dry for you on that
matter.
Blissfully flail away.
Here is somebody else in need of help with monolithic thinking...
On Jul 26, 2009, at 1:01 PM, Jeff Wright wrote:
My banker calls it smart.
Fine, except that your banker is the Cash Point store.
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"Microsoft stores to mimic Apple's with 'Guru Bars'"
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/07/24/microsoft_stores_to_mimic_apples_with_guru_bars.html
"A leaked presentation has exposed Microsoft's tentative plans for its
retail stores -- and the high degree to which they'll imitate Apple
s
On Jul 26, 2009, at 1:49 PM, Jordan wrote:
Can you imagine the nightmare of an MS guru bar!?
But maybe if they had free drinks...?
That would only encourage fist fights.
Its a good thing that the NRA didn't get its gun slinger bill passed.
t.piwowar wrote:
On Jul 26, 2009, at 1:49 PM, Jordan wrote:
Can you imagine the nightmare of an MS guru bar!?
But maybe if they had free drinks...?
That would only encourage fist fights.
Its a good thing that the NRA didn't get its gun slinger bill passed.
Now you're talking about a rea
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Jordan wrote:
> Can you imagine the nightmare of an MS guru bar!?
They'll likely fix most problems the way that so many other places
fix Windows problems. Wipe the hard drive. That oughta do it, right?
Quick and easy. You did see that option on the work orde
The guru bar will be equipped with a large magnet embedded in the
counter...your problems will be fixed as soon as you put your computer
down.
Sent from my iPod
On Jul 26, 2009, at 7:26 PM, "phartz...@gmail.com"
wrote:
On Sun, Jul 26, 2009 at 1:49 PM, Jordan wrote:
Can you imagine th
I know of many manufacturers and retails that would absolutely love
you.
Jeff M
On Jul 26, 2009, at 7:28 AM, Jeff Wright wrote:
Sorry, but that's just wrong. Those who are frugal and thrift buy
things that last. Those who think they are being frugal and thrift
shop for slightly und
Since they are Microsoft, they really ought to call them Wizard bars.
Black robes and pointy hats with astral symbols would help too.
On Jul 26, 2009, at 4:30 PM, COMPUTERGUYS-L automatic digest system
wrote:
From:"t.piwowar"
...
"A leaked presentation has exposed Microsoft's tentati
What was I saying?! Microsoft stores shouldn't have guru bars
at all, they should have windows! They should still be populated
with "wizards" though, rather than gurus. And wizard attire
would be just the kind of branding they need to set themselves
apart from Apple.
Since they are Microsoft
On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:21:02 -0500, Rev. Stewart Marshall wrote:
>I think there is no question that Apple has figured out that Customer
>Service (Good customer service) is one way of keeping customers brand loyal.
>
>Would that many other companies would follow suit.
>
>Hats off to Apple for show
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