gdp's Comments

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Future MacBooks could have this surround sound speaker system

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 18:30:32 +0000

Apple's current nano-SIM may be rejected by the European standards body because of one of the requirements of the new SIM. Apple's design basically keeps the exact same contact (pin) structure as with SIM cards and micro SIM cards but cuts away ALL of the plastic surrounding the contact pad. Firstly, this seems like a lazy redesign. Secondly, the reason for the rejection is that the nano sim size allows it to be shoved into an existing SIM slot at a 90 degree angle. They want to avoid that so that existing phones with SIM slots aren't destroyed by careless users. I'm disappointed to say this, but Apple's design and strategy seems to revolve around encouraging companies with existing SIM patents to abandon claim to those patents if they opt for Apple's nano-SIM design. This might be a bit more palatable if Apple's design was a little more revolutionary than taking a pair of scissors to SIM card that they have already taken a pair of scissors to (micro SIM).

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple invests $304 million to add 3,600 new jobs in Austin, Texas

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:53:59 +0000

I find it funny that Governor Perry listed skilled work force as the LAST reason for a business coming to Texas, given the other reasons he mentioned.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Reports claim the new iPad will actually be called the 'iPad HD'

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 01:11:00 +0000

If the iPad 2 is going to be discontinued, then why hasn't channel inventory dried up yet? When products are replaced, Apple will generally let inventory sell out in the weeks approaching a new product launch.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Reports claim the new iPad will actually be called the 'iPad HD'

Tue, 6 Mar 2012 01:08:20 +0000

I think you are assuming too much of consumers (outside of 9to5mac-esque folks). Let me offer my humble opinion as to what the masses think an iPad is: 1. An iPad 2. An iPad 2 3. An Android tablet 4. A Kindle 5. A Windows Tablet (any and all) 6. Anything even moderately representing a slab with a screen 7-10" Apple cannot screw up the naming outside of naming it something other than iPad (2, HD, SJ, whatever)

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple working on enhanced A5 chip (A5X) AND completely new chip (A6)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:48:59 +0000

What?! I thought that the genius of Apple marketing was speeds and feeds! Just kidding, LOL.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple working on enhanced A5 chip (A5X) AND completely new chip (A6)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:43:24 +0000

That doesn't make a lot of sense given that the current Siri product, the iPhone 4S... has an A5.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple working on enhanced A5 chip (A5X) AND completely new chip (A6)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:41:45 +0000

LOL, very apt

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Apple working on enhanced A5 chip (A5X) AND completely new chip (A6)

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 18:13:24 +0000

Why do you guys (9to5mac) keep making link references to that article where you claim to have found indications of a quad core chip? Your readers proved that your assertions in that article were WRONG almost immediately. Yet not a day goes by where I don't read something about the iPad 3 chip with a link to that awful article. Please stop doing this. You're ruining your already thin credibility.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : $150 Bluetooth speaker showdown: Jawbone Jambox vs. Logitech Wireless Boombox

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 17:49:03 +0000

It's a little more expensive, but if you like fidelity, you can do no wrong with a FoxL. V1 or V2 (no bluetooth vs. with bluetooth). Unbelievable audio... http://www.soundmatters.com/foxl/technology.html

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Flashback.G trojan seen exploiting ancient Java vulnerabilities to infect Macs

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 17:22:13 +0000

Where's your sarcasm tag for that? You ARE joking, aren't you?

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Screens 2.0: The best VNC app for Mac and iOS

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:11:16 +0000

Thumbs up for iTeleport. I used it all the time. Recently picked up a Galaxy Nexus and now I can't use it anymore and there doesn't seem to be anything like iTeleport for Android

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : OS X Mountain Lion's AirPlay Mirroring apparently not yet supported on all Macs

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:32:03 +0000

Good point.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : What DON'T we know about the next iPad (besides its name)?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:47:43 +0000

You're an Android troll in disguise, right? Come on. you can tell us.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Foxconn hacked by group called SwaggSec, here's what they are looking at...

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:40:56 +0000

THE ALARM CLOCK IS RINGING!!! DING-A-LING-A-DING-DING-DONG!!! These guys were great... until they figuratively opened their mouths and let that shit above loose upon the internet.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Amazon's back just in time for summer with their 'can't read an expensive iPad in the Sun' ads

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:30:34 +0000

Pay more, get more. 'nuff said.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : What DON'T we know about the next iPad (besides its name)?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:28:17 +0000

Gig Wifi gets a likelyGig Wifi gets a likely, but LTE is up in the air?! Come on buddy... Have some self respect 9to5

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : What DON'T we know about the next iPad (besides its name)?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:21:25 +0000

I assume you mean "conquer" not concur. That being said, you are living in the past (or more likely in an area without LTE). Not to mention, Apple doesn't have magic up it's sleeve. Engineering problems concerning die-size and process technology of cellular chips aren't conquered by Apple. That being said, 28nm chips ARE available from Qualcomm and these are the chips Apple would actually consider. Just as Apple wouldn't release the original iPhone with 3G HSPA because of the power consumption of 3G chips at the time, they haven't release any LTE products due to the higher battery drain. 28nm LTE is here and Apple can wait no longer to release LTE products. If you think that LTE isn't available in many countries worldwide and widely available in major markets in the US you have gone brick shithouse.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : What DON'T we know about the next iPad (besides its name)?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:12:07 +0000

Ummm, no

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : What DON'T we know about the next iPad (besides its name)?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 06:11:09 +0000

If you believe that things like quad-core help Apple market their products... You should start marketing Android phones.

9 to 5 Mac | Apple Intelligence : Outside of Apple, the mobile industry has been flat for the past half decade

Wed, 8 Feb 2012 18:06:33 +0000

This argument is preposterous. IF Apple had never entered the market would we have seen zero growth over the past 5 years? I don't think so. Apple is taking and growing market share, no question. But the idea that they are solely responsible for the growth of the mobile industry from 2007 on? Give me a break.