Taustin Powers
Jun 14, 05:02 AM
So I just read up a little on what happened at the Natal/Kinect press conference.
Basically:
- They had everyone put on white plastic ponchos. (Kool-aid, anyone?)
- They had a flying couch and a fake elephant.
- They showed some horrible casual games that had people jumping around their living rooms like spastic idiots.
- They assume that no one has coffee tables.
- They're releasing EyePet and Wii Sports.
- They invented Skype.
Wow, quite an event. I imagine this one will be talked about for quite awhile. :D
Now don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with Microsoft/Xbox in general. But this was just beyond ridiculous. Then again, I'm not really expecting Sony to do much better with "Move". A little, hopefully, but not much. :)
Basically:
- They had everyone put on white plastic ponchos. (Kool-aid, anyone?)
- They had a flying couch and a fake elephant.
- They showed some horrible casual games that had people jumping around their living rooms like spastic idiots.
- They assume that no one has coffee tables.
- They're releasing EyePet and Wii Sports.
- They invented Skype.
Wow, quite an event. I imagine this one will be talked about for quite awhile. :D
Now don't get me wrong, I don't have a problem with Microsoft/Xbox in general. But this was just beyond ridiculous. Then again, I'm not really expecting Sony to do much better with "Move". A little, hopefully, but not much. :)
Tomaz
Aug 7, 06:58 PM
it's about time to include torrent technology into Quicktime, that would be a feature !
obeygiant
Mar 16, 12:31 PM
I would also suggest better suited than Americans to face a future where cooperation, both nationally and internationally, will become a more valued and necessary trait.
If you're speaking about politician's ability to cooperate is a valued trait and many others are better suited, but if you're talking about regular americans and their ability cooperate during tough times all you have to do is look to the out-pouring of goodwill in the aftermath of 9/11. Japanese politicians are just as bureaucratic and divisive as american politicians if not more.
Otherwise the connection between what americans could or would do in the future in regards to cooperation and the penchant for the japanese to behave during a time of crisis is a bit flimsy.
If you're speaking about politician's ability to cooperate is a valued trait and many others are better suited, but if you're talking about regular americans and their ability cooperate during tough times all you have to do is look to the out-pouring of goodwill in the aftermath of 9/11. Japanese politicians are just as bureaucratic and divisive as american politicians if not more.
Otherwise the connection between what americans could or would do in the future in regards to cooperation and the penchant for the japanese to behave during a time of crisis is a bit flimsy.
Big-TDI-Guy
May 1, 02:01 PM
2: The masses. They don't care about the Big Club because they are too busy watching cheap TV-entertainment while consuming their microwaved dinners - just a modern version of the classical "bread and circus".
I am genuinely sickened and offended by your statement there... As I find it horribly depressing, and ominously true.
I am genuinely sickened and offended by your statement there... As I find it horribly depressing, and ominously true.
jeffreyropp
Apr 29, 02:23 PM
And here I thought Jon was smart and would find out the details of this story before "reporting" it.
Funny segment, disappointed in lack of research.
He seemed to have several details wrong and omitted others altogether. Interesting that he chose to sacrifice some facts in preference for commentary that resonates less if you have followed the story closely.
Few seem to understand the potential impact to Apple's business that relies on some level of secrecy to innovate on the scale they do.
Funny segment, disappointed in lack of research.
He seemed to have several details wrong and omitted others altogether. Interesting that he chose to sacrifice some facts in preference for commentary that resonates less if you have followed the story closely.
Few seem to understand the potential impact to Apple's business that relies on some level of secrecy to innovate on the scale they do.
John Dillinger
Apr 5, 10:36 PM
It's my fault for watching it...feeling very sad :(
:D The ads hilarious loool!!
:D The ads hilarious loool!!
Chaszmyr
Oct 25, 09:57 AM
Xserve lags so far behind the Mac Pro in release, costs much more, has little to make it better and just as much to make it worse. I would love to have an Xserve, but I don't understand why anyone would buy one.
eawmp1
May 4, 12:28 PM
I will upgrade if the bottom line of the new generation will outperform the iMac of the top line of the series I have (mid 2010).
Yes, upgrading for anyone with a 2010 makes little sense. You, however, you listed computers all the way back to 2007.
Yes, upgrading for anyone with a 2010 makes little sense. You, however, you listed computers all the way back to 2007.
Flowbee
Jan 7, 08:52 PM
I'll be there working. I leave tomorrow morning. I'll take some pics if I can...
Which booth?
Which booth?
atomwork
Nov 13, 05:51 PM
http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif (http://www.macrumors.com)
Contrary to previous reports (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2006/11/20061109011718.shtml), Justin Long writes on his website that he is still making 'Get a Mac' commercials for Apple (http://www.justinlong.net/ubbthreads7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9155&page=1#Post9155). In addition, Long adds that he is currently filming some "holiday spots" for Apple. Readers may remember that Apple has previously done holiday-themed ads during their "switch" campaign with Will Ferrell as Santa Claus (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2002/11/20021125172305.shtml).
[ Digg This (http://www.digg.com/apple/Justin_Long_Still_Doing_Mac_Commercials_Holiday_Ads_Coming) ]
wish they would call them Christmas ads;)
Contrary to previous reports (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2006/11/20061109011718.shtml), Justin Long writes on his website that he is still making 'Get a Mac' commercials for Apple (http://www.justinlong.net/ubbthreads7/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=9155&page=1#Post9155). In addition, Long adds that he is currently filming some "holiday spots" for Apple. Readers may remember that Apple has previously done holiday-themed ads during their "switch" campaign with Will Ferrell as Santa Claus (http://www.macrumors.com/pages/2002/11/20021125172305.shtml).
[ Digg This (http://www.digg.com/apple/Justin_Long_Still_Doing_Mac_Commercials_Holiday_Ads_Coming) ]
wish they would call them Christmas ads;)
ipoppy
Apr 12, 03:05 PM
Only question. Why?
Some say Apple need to buy Netflix. Have those of you even considered what Netflix charges for monthly streaming?
$8
Apple will never let customers eat that much for so little. The day Apple buys Netflix, DVDs would stop, and streaming would go up to $30 a month.
Promised.
No point to buy it if company is restricted only to North America. Waste of money if on long run Apple will eat that anyway.
Some say Apple need to buy Netflix. Have those of you even considered what Netflix charges for monthly streaming?
$8
Apple will never let customers eat that much for so little. The day Apple buys Netflix, DVDs would stop, and streaming would go up to $30 a month.
Promised.
No point to buy it if company is restricted only to North America. Waste of money if on long run Apple will eat that anyway.
macquariumguy
Apr 12, 09:57 AM
Why should anybody be "dragged into the modern age" simply over how they dress?
Because it's not simple. Don't pretend every woman who wears this crap does so voluntarily.
Don't you value personal freedom?
Yes, and that's why I think this is, on balance, a good law.
Because it's not simple. Don't pretend every woman who wears this crap does so voluntarily.
Don't you value personal freedom?
Yes, and that's why I think this is, on balance, a good law.
kirk26
Apr 28, 09:15 AM
Sadly, since this is in China they might be put to death.
DavidLeblond
Aug 4, 10:47 AM
I see that now :)
Purpoted leaked Leopard images/info at PowerPage:
http://www.powerpage.org/archives/2006/08/exclusive_leopard_feature_set_leaked.html
I'm inclined to believe they're real, and I like them :) Expos� for Safari tabs? It's like they read my mind. I hope they're real come Monday.
I posted this somewhere else, but here it is again. That page is fake. They take screen caps of the easy to photoshop features, yet just tell us the iChat interface is "different". Right.
FAKE.
Purpoted leaked Leopard images/info at PowerPage:
http://www.powerpage.org/archives/2006/08/exclusive_leopard_feature_set_leaked.html
I'm inclined to believe they're real, and I like them :) Expos� for Safari tabs? It's like they read my mind. I hope they're real come Monday.
I posted this somewhere else, but here it is again. That page is fake. They take screen caps of the easy to photoshop features, yet just tell us the iChat interface is "different". Right.
FAKE.
AndrewR23
Apr 26, 01:09 PM
why is the screen so yellow??
Agreed. Looks ugly.
Agreed. Looks ugly.
MattyMac
Aug 17, 05:09 PM
That's bumped up! Steve is most likely infuriated!
THX1139
Aug 8, 01:37 AM
w00t, keynote is streaming beautifully now. i <3 staying up.
I just tried it and it sucks. I'm getting tired of hearing the introduction over and over and over .... every time I have to restart the player when it stalls. I was thinking that the server should be not getting as many hits... but I forgot about people on the other side of the world that are just waking up. :rolleyes:
I just tried it and it sucks. I'm getting tired of hearing the introduction over and over and over .... every time I have to restart the player when it stalls. I was thinking that the server should be not getting as many hits... but I forgot about people on the other side of the world that are just waking up. :rolleyes:
eemsTV
Apr 18, 12:11 AM
Which case would look go with the Verizon White iPhone 4, from Neo Hybrid EX Series, I think either Gun Metal or Silver.
http://bit.ly/ip4neocase
http://bit.ly/ip4neocase
steviem
Sep 14, 06:09 AM
Has anyone else noticed its resemblance to the Remote/FM Radio for the 5G iPod...
Apple OC
Apr 6, 09:55 PM
So?
And everyone opposing the not-Mosque at not-Ground Zero is wrong, no matter what their religion is.
says you ...
I support no religions, they are all irrelevant to me ... and for arguments sake ... I say take it to another neighbourhood. NewYork is huge ... why 2 blocks from Ground Zero? ... ever hear the word compromise?
And everyone opposing the not-Mosque at not-Ground Zero is wrong, no matter what their religion is.
says you ...
I support no religions, they are all irrelevant to me ... and for arguments sake ... I say take it to another neighbourhood. NewYork is huge ... why 2 blocks from Ground Zero? ... ever hear the word compromise?
Markleshark
Mar 28, 10:37 AM
But, at least they include a HDMI cable and don't forget to tell you that you can't get full HD without it, eh Sony.
Oops, that was a little console war-ish of me.
Oops, that was a little console war-ish of me.
CuppyCake
Mar 24, 12:23 PM
My status has not changed. :mad:
shikimo
Apr 17, 04:35 AM
In which case, how about they tell us? I've been holding off on buying '06 since December because '07 is supposedly imminent. If they told us '07 definitely would not be out until the end of this year, I'd just get my credit card out and purchase '06, but I don't want to do that if '07 will be out in early May. I'm not asking for a detailed feature breakdown, just a quick comment on whether it's going to be out soon or at the same time as Leopard.
Sometimes Apple's stupid secrecy gets to me big time :(
Yeah, in this case I agree. Normally I don't get too worked up about product release-date weirdness--most of the time it's part of the fun--but they put a date on this one for consecutive years and then left us hanging. It seems pretty likely that the rumors of a name change and a Leopard-timed release will prove accurate, and that'll be cool in October or whenever...but that doesn't make the uncertainty of the first quarter of this year any less annoying.
Sometimes Apple's stupid secrecy gets to me big time :(
Yeah, in this case I agree. Normally I don't get too worked up about product release-date weirdness--most of the time it's part of the fun--but they put a date on this one for consecutive years and then left us hanging. It seems pretty likely that the rumors of a name change and a Leopard-timed release will prove accurate, and that'll be cool in October or whenever...but that doesn't make the uncertainty of the first quarter of this year any less annoying.
ravenvii
Jul 29, 10:08 PM
Sadly, I remember reading an article a while back that said the number one import beer in the U.K. was...Budweiser. Not the Czech version, but the Anheuser-Busch version. There also stats showing how much their sales were going up, while sales of Guinness were down all around the U.K. It was very depressing. All those lovely beers to import from their own back yard, and Budweiser is the number one import? I haven't seen any numbers on the rest of the EU, though.
I... don't understand.
I... don't understand.
