gdp's Comments

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Rumors: Verizon leak hints at shared data plans; Sprint plans to offer TEP coverage for iPhone

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 22:54:09 +0000

Something like this might get me into iOS and a cell plan. Up to now I have had neither an iOS device, nor any cell plan (voice OR data... always prepaid voice). Service like this should cost us $10/month by now. [I am a former 'Bell' employee and even dined with AT&T CEO one night.] While employed, we got all our phone/cell bills 'free' as a benny. But as a regular joe, with 5 mouths to feed, never been able to afford that or cable/dish TV stuff.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Here's a guy with dozens of iPhones taped to his body trying to smuggle them into where they are mad

Mon, 5 Mar 2012 01:46:18 +0000

For what it's worth, I hope he does not get executed for this absurdity.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : If AT&T throttles you, are you entitled to $850?

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:37:21 +0000

I don't pay anything to AT&T; never had an iOS device. But I guess I need to go to 9to5iPhone for Mac stories. :)

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Analyst arrested for leaking iPhone sales numbers, charged with insider trading

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:07:36 +0000

ah ah ahhhh! Don't start encroaching on the big boys' turf. Insider trading is the dominion of the elite and particularly elected officials. Naughty naughty.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Actual iPad 3 production display placed under microscope, Retina Display confirmed

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:13:25 +0000

As is so often the case my body is headed the other direction. My retina acuity is going down --> Apple's going up! I'll soon be able to classify Casio Melody watches as being Retina display ... if one basis it on MY retinas! LOL

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Tim Cook talks Mountain Lion

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 15:18:35 +0000

We already had Panther. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cougar

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple in early discussions to open stores inside of Sam's Club locations

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:47:14 +0000

Well, as you know, Sam's Clubs already offer, and have for some time, Apple iStuff. And if anyone can recall, they got a batch load of original iMacs once, too.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple in early discussions to open stores inside of Sam's Club locations

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 02:27:18 +0000

I like Sam's Club for what it is. But for me I don't see an Apple Store experience being compatible with it. I wish them luck, though, if they do it. Perhaps this might be a precursor for Apple TVs? I could see that working a bit better perhaps. I am sure Apple stakeholders are glad no one pays me for my advice along these lines.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple's new retail SVP and why he was chosen to replace Ron Johnson

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:01:32 +0000

some quick googling shows me that THE FIVES is widely bashed by the employees (forced to) employ it. I'm not sure what the absolute best approach to customer service is. It seems an ongoing battle to sell vs to give the customer what they want. Ask questions? Jobs himself said (paraphrasing) We don't do surveys. Though it's been written that Apple trained at least some execs in the RITZ (Carlton) service models, it's a different market from those in the upper echelons and usual iTunes, iApps, iDevice and good old MacOS computer buyers. There's a broad mix of customers. I wish him and Apple well, as always.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Steve Jobs' legacy lives on at Apple Campus with posters and quotes

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:27:32 +0000

Do something good or great for those around you that you love; in-between producing commercial products.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : NYTimes: Why Apple builds its products in China

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:35:55 +0000

One of my friends moved (himself+family) to Shenzhen this past year. I constantly debate within myself between people living lives chasing and producing 'things' like this, and let's say the opposite lifestyle such as an Amish family. At the end of one's life, which would be better reflected upon? (rhetorical Q). Peace.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : LG announces 55-inch OLED HDTV, looks good enough for an Apple Television

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 14:40:17 +0000

Ah, ok. I see the error in my random, mindless thought. Thank you for keeping me grounded.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : LG announces 55-inch OLED HDTV, looks good enough for an Apple Television

Mon, 2 Jan 2012 03:26:05 +0000

I hope Apple saves its savvy for a good (first?) 4k 'tv'. Not yestertech 1080anything.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple patent reveals face detection system with multi-user logins for iOS devices and MacBooks

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:17:20 +0000

Please - no.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple replaces original iPod nanos with newest model, iOS 3.1.3 users report app download difficulty

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:43:03 +0000

Now I will be excited to get mine, plural, replaced. They've been returned, now waiting for them to get here. I am sure my hopes will be stomped by the reality of being "Apple-rolled" with a Gen1 Nano, and one Rick Aston song. :)

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : $50 iTunes gift card for $40 delivered through email

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 00:46:56 +0000

I forget - can it be used for any/some hardware?

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple releases Safari 5.1.2, brings bug fixes

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:43:10 +0000

I am happy to see they care and are trying. My Safari experience in last so many months has been my worst experience ever. Downloaded update. Got my first unexpected quit. memory issues and lagging vs crashing..... That's the Apple I know! (lol, tic, j/k)

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : HP Chairman is a Mac user

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:34:07 +0000

Growing up in a Big Three auto manufacturing town anyone that worked for one company (eg-Ford) that bought a Chrysler, GM or AMC/Jeep product would not by written policy be able to park their car at the company-owned parking lot (car park UKers). And also their non-company cars were frequently the target of vigilantes/criminals that would vandalize their cars. The very, very, very small number of foreign cars in the town were often the target of vandalism regardless of whether or not it was thought the driver/owner were employed by the local plant. It's not too much to compare that mentality to today's corporate/legal clampdowns of free speech on social web sites. My company has put out policies stating they are monitoring our (the employees') social website contributions and if they find them to inappropriately represent the company or slander the company, they will terminate employment. Just another, recent/current example of intimidation to scare others and limit their liberties.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple's Black Friday 2011 deals revealed: discounts on iPad, iPod, iMac, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, a

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:24:06 +0000

Speaking entirely from a supply vs demand perspective, seeing how busy/packed my local Apple store is year-round and assuming it will only become more so, I am surprised that Apple does not RAISE PRICES during high-demand periods. I bet doing so would not slow sales either at all or significantly where significance could be measured in overall profit (revenue over costs). Of course I in no way would want this, unless it directly improved conditions at Apple's contracted component supplier facilities.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Arthur Levinson named Chairman of Apple's Board of Directors, Disney CEO Bob Iger joins the Board

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:33:31 +0000

That photo reminds me of Malcolm S. ("Steve") Forbes, Jr. http://bit.ly/szbVJP