Comments on: Why all the soft launches?

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:42:23 +0000

Hi!
Well I think that Apple Products are a big deal but the way of getting Informations from Apple is like … I feel like beeing pressed in childhood back.
Regards, Erik

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la vie est belle

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 17:21:50 +0000

Natali,

I think your point has a correlation to a a quote that I have stumbled upon “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” All tech companies innovate, but I think we all love Apple because they invite us to go down this journey of innovation with them. Their journey is different because they are really willing to try things and do things that a lot of companies don’t. I think that is what has made them arguably the best in technology. Buy what you need is my advice. It leaves an appetite for the things that you want. Technology is moving fast, there is no way that the consumer can keep up, unless they have pot of unlimited discretionary funds. Apple is just giving the consumers the option to be along for the ride in a aesthetically, fuctionally, and fun way.

I am not brand washed (I think I just made that term up) and Apple is not perfect. I think sometimes that Steve’s confidence is misconstrued to make it seem like he thinks Apple is perfect.

A basketball player doesn’t tell his defender where he is passing the ball to. Makes the same sense in business. Thats why Apple does not announce its products. At least thats the logic I put with it.

By: Jeff in NYC

Jeff in NYC — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:29:46 +0000

I just purchased a refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz, 17″ to replace my PowerBook G4 1GHz, 17″. I am now “current” with the Intel state of Macs after waiting quite a bit of time (for me) to do so. Even with the new line potentially coming up soon, I try not to have any regrets — I bought it when I needed it, not when I wanted it. It’s always a good rule of thumb when you think electronics. Models always come and go.

Definitely frustrating buying something when a new product version hits the streets a week or month later without warning. I don’t think Apple can solely be accused of doing it. I’m not sure, but how long was the Nokia N800 out before they upped it to the N810?

And old technology still works. Aside from storage, an iPhone 4Gb does just as much as the new 16Gb version. More even, because 4Gb iPhone users got months of “wow” time where they impressed their friends, coworkers and family with that shiny glass slab — getting lots of “Oh! Is that an iPhone???” whereas the 16Gb new users will get, “Oh! It’s another iPhone. So, um, when’s the next version out?”

By: Jones Johnson

Jones Johnson — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:06:42 +0000

Dear oh dear. I have a 3+ year old PowerBook G4 that has definitely been showing its age. The Air temporarily had me considering it, but then logic came into play. I NEED a new Apple laptop. I was about to go ahead and purchase a MacBook Pro last month, but now I’m just scared.

Even if there’s a slightly updated MBP coming in a few weeks, I foresee an overhaul on the entire MacBook/Pro lineup.

For once, I’m actually scared to buy an Apple product.

By: hai

hai — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 08:36:34 +0000

The other thing I think Apple doesn’t say what dates they will release new items is that people tend to wait for the day that the new item comes out. This hurts Apple a lot financially with stock fluctuations. If they tell you what date it will come out, everyone would wait and buy it the day after. This would make the quarter very good for Apple, but the next quarter when there is no new release Apple stock would be at the same level as it was before the new release.

Another problem is the supply chain problem. If everyone wanted something at once, there might be a scarcity problem, and knowing many hardcore Apple fans not getting there new toy would be very upset. Also with the minor updates like macbook and imac’s are not that significant to merit any fanfare. What I would like is Apple to give a 100 dollar or 10% discount when the item is 6 months in its lifecycle. Imagine paying 2500 dollars for a mac pro and a month later there is a new revision. That would hurt really bad. What makes me mad is us the consumer who are paying Apples high margins in the later stages of the product.

Unless your an Apple stock holder these Apple tactics hurt the new Apple adopters.

Also if you are planning on a black macbook, there is a good deal at my brothers college. It just doesn’t have the 250GB that you wanted.

13.3″ Glossy widescreen
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Super Drive
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By: solacetech

solacetech — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:31:53 +0000

Yeah If I can’t crack it open or upgrade it myself, I’m not buying it. That’s Why i don’t use Mac products…

By: Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 03:56:46 +0000

Hey there again Natali.. You will get plenty of enjoyment from the new update with Apple TV. Updated mine today, and it actually feels worth the $299 I paid for it. I don’t usually rent movies or TV shows, but I have a feeling I might actually start doing it now.

As for the rumors with new Macbook Pro’s coming out, that should be interesting. I am a recent switcher to the Mac, as of late October actually, and I started with a 20″ Imac; Now I have a 2 week old MacBook Pro and I just love it. From what I have heard about possible updates, I don’t think I will be disappointed that I bought one before the update.

Take care and stay warm… oh, and Happy Valentines day to the prettiest CNET editor yet! … ahhh, your blushing.. so cute hahahah

See ya
- Rodney

By: MrBlonde

MrBlonde — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:45:16 +0000

I totally agree with you about this Apple dirty strategy of not telling what they are going to release next month… thus kind of deceiving the buyers. It’s OK when it’s a completely new thing like the iPhone last summer, or the thin but unaffordable MacBook Air, but they should tell right now when they plan to release a new revision of the MacBook Pro. It shouldn’t be necessary to follow MacRumors to know if you’re going to be a victim of the Apple greedy marketing plans. I don’t know if it has always been like this, as I am still new in the Apple world, but I don’t like it.

BTW I’m following you on Loaded via iTunes and I’ve heard in today’s issue that you in Cnet are covering the Mobile Congress in Barcelona (where I live!) and that you guys in Loaded haven’t been sent here. What a pity! I bet you’d have enjoyed the city. May it be another time soon.

By: ?

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:29:20 +0000

I love the way you perform on your show YOUR GREAT! maybe I will be on the show And I have a apple phone Maybe I can see you some time
xo

By: Natali Del Conte

Natali Del Conte — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 22:00:40 +0000

Deon,

Netflix is supposed to continue to carry the HD-DVDs that they currently own. They won’t be purchasing new ones though. It is a general phase-out and there is no set date. Read the company’s release here: http://netflix.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=265.

Also, AppleTV out today everyone! I’ll be dropping more money into the company’s bottom line now!