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Why all the whining?
I must say, I find it very discouraging that so many are quick to whine and moan about something that isn't even clear yet. My bet is that, as someone mentioned above, iTunes, iPhoto and iMovie will continue to be free downloads once the new iLife package CD is available on the 16th. This was the case with the first release of iLife. So until then, quit yer beechin'!!!
Why all the whining?
I think people are whining because Apple has changed their marketing approach sooooo much lately. .mac was free then went to pay for one thing. Then there is the hard feelings over the pricing of OSX, especially "upgrades", and the up-to-date program having a short timeframe, the new "point" release structure of OSX being full price. Perhaps there are others I cannot think of right now, but many people who have been using Macs for a lot of years got used to the way Apple did things, now there is a drastic change, and people are having a hard time adjusting and understanding what is going on. Well it is just Steve doing what is best for the company and investors.
Why all the whining?
The point release being full price isn't much different then the Mac OS 7,8 and 9 era really...
Why all the whining?
I must say, I find it very discouraging that so many are quick to whine and moan about something that isn't even clear yet. My bet is that, as someone mentioned above, iTunes, iPhoto and iMovie will continue to be free downloads once the new iLife package CD is available on the 16th. This was the case with the first release of iLife. So until then, quit yer beechin'!!! Er, well...last time...um...they said at the keynote that iDVD (and iMovie?) was "too big to download" so had to come on a CD (for cost), and they threw the other stuff on because "not everyone has broadband". Unless he said it again, I'm not so sure. I mean yeah, the reasoning is still true, but maybe they need the money more now. Or maybe they want to add it to dot Mac's freebie carrot pile. Who knows.
the 15 Gig Ipod come swith a dock and remote now
Looking at the apple web site they did more than simply add 5 gigs tot he 10 gig model, they also bundled it with the dock and remote units that used to come only with the 20 and 40 gig models. these alone are worth over $50. In fact it now makes the price of the 20 gig uint anomolous: 100 more gets you just 5 more gigs.
the 15 Gig Ipod come swith a dock and remote now
I just called mac mall to order the 15 GB unit and they say its a mis print on the web site. It does not come with the dock and remote unit. bummer.
the 15 Gig Ipod come swith a dock and remote now
Sox said:
You think about a rio 4 gig unit for 225$ then say well crap for $25 more I can get a 4 gig mini ipod which is a zillion times nicer and the ear buds alone are worth the difference.That's true...the additional features of the 4 gig iPod Mini is worth the difference in price between it and the Rio. But that starts with the assumption that any 4 gig mp3 player is worth $225+. I can't justify that in my head. Shoot...I can't even justify 15 gig for $300. I don't think most consumers are going to jump on the bandwagon for any toy that cost more than $150 - $200. Just look at DVDs. They didn't really start exploding everywhere (where "everywhere" means non-geek homes and stores) 'til people like Apex started releasing sub-$100 DVD players. Now you can get dozens of DVDs, not just at your local electronics superstore, but at Wal-Mart, convenience stores on the corner, gas stations, etc. Now a sub-$200 iPod that also has the slick iPod interface and enough storage that nobody need scoff...that would sell like hot-cakes.
Consumers LOVE the iPod
>>>I don't think most consumers are going to jump on the bandwagon for any toy that cost more than $150 - $200.<<< |
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