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Yeah_Baby · 02-09-2012, 07:16 PM

SharePod worked for my parents

CKPThunder · 02-09-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by InSutterWeTrust

Need some help. My Laptop has died and well I didn't have a recent backup. My music isn't "purchased" through Itunes. Anyone recommend a good software that can pull music off my IPhone?

Detune worked for me and it's free.

http://www.headlightsoft.com/detune/

CKPThunder · 02-09-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

I said that those with an ecosystem (ie: Amazon, Barnes & Noble) sell their devices at near break even in order to push their entertainment libraries. Apple doesn't have to sell at break even and they still make incredible amounts of money off itunes and app sales. The worst off are companies like Acer, ASUS, etc. There are always rumors they are going to get out of netbooks or they will be squeezed out of the tablet market, etc. since they don't have an ecosystem to sell and don't have that secondary revenue stream aside from the gross margins at retail for their hardware.

At the top you mention that electronics company struggle at a 1-5% margin while Apple receives up to 35%. On a $499 tablet, a company like Asus, HP, RIM, Acer etc... are paying close to $470 to manufacture their tablets while Apple some how can make them for $320 or so. How is this possible?

silentsim · 02-09-2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CKPThunder

At the top you mention that electronics company struggle at a 1-5% margin while Apple receives up to 35%. On a $499 tablet, a company like Asus, HP, RIM, Acer etc... are paying close to $470 to manufacture their tablets while Apple some how can make them for $320 or so. How is this possible?

Apple gets significantly cheaper parts due to the volume!

sclitheroe · 02-09-2012, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by silentsim

Apple gets significantly cheaper parts due to the volume!

Not in the way we traditionally think, I don't think. I doubt Apple gets substantial discounts on their parts, since the supplier margins have to be pretty tight as well. But, Apple leverages their vast cash reserves to buy massive quantities of available supply on guaranteed Apple-exclusive contracts, and I think that makes the remaining supply of parts far more expensive for other manufacturers. There have frequently been stories about shortages of mobile sized LCD panels and solid state storage, both of which can be attributed to Apple monopolizing purchasing.

As consumers, we saw the same effect when the hard drive manufacturing sector got hit - since most drives go to the big manufactures first on their guaranteed contracts, we had to pay more to fight for the scraps left over in the supply chain.

chemgear · 02-10-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube

Sadly, the percentage of people who would really vote with their wallet based on ethical concerns is extremely low.

http://gizmodo.com/5883707/tiny-foxc...ul-apple-store

If you weren't looking for it, you'd would've only seen the usual commuter hell. But the protestors showed up. Four of them.

(Man, occupy Calgary was more legit than this.

)

ma-skis.com · 02-14-2012, 10:57 AM

I was looking for a simple USB gamepad (think ps1 or snes style) for my mac so my kid and I can play lego star wars together. Most of these say PC only, but if it's USB shouldn't it work with a mac anyways?

just wanted to know if other people have tried using a usb gamepad on a mac and the success rate anyways.

sclitheroe · 02-14-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ma-skis.com

I was looking for a simple USB gamepad (think ps1 or snes style) for my mac so my kid and I can play lego star wars together. Most of these say PC only, but if it's USB shouldn't it work with a mac anyways?

just wanted to know if other people have tried using a usb gamepad on a mac and the success rate anyways.

Should work fine, and if it doesn't, or you can't map all of the buttons, USB Overdrive (third party USB util) will more than meet your needs and allow you to fully customize it.

Russic · 02-16-2012, 09:46 AM

Mountain Lion announced. Features (from http://www.macworld.com/article/1654...in_lion.html):

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Like Lion, Mountain Lion offers numerous feature additions that will be familiar to iOS users. This OS X release continues Apple’s philosophy of bringing iOS features “back to the Mac,” and includes iMessage, Reminders, Notes, Notification Center, Twitter integration, Game Center, and AirPlay Mirroring.

Looks pretty awesome. Thoughts?

Red · 02-16-2012, 10:11 AM

imessage, airplay and notifications are welcome additions. Always wondered why texting was limited to computers.

Tyler · 02-16-2012, 10:14 AM

Airplay is gonna be crap because I'm sure they'll disallow you from playing "your" videos on your TV

fundmark19 · 02-16-2012, 10:21 AM

If they can make it actual mirroring then I may have to get an apple tv. How is mirroring of the ipad 2 work? Do they limit what mirrors

Russic · 02-16-2012, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler

Airplay is gonna be crap because I'm sure they'll disallow you from playing "your" videos on your TV

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Originally Posted by fundmark19

If they can make it actual mirroring then I may have to get an apple tv. How is mirroring of the ipad 2 work? Do they limit what mirrors

Mirroring is not limited as far as I can tell. You should be able to send any video playing on your computer to the screen. Could be wrong, I'm just leaning that way because that's how the iPad 2/iPhone 4S works. This makes the possible new Apple TV (update to the little black box, not an actual television) announcement next month pretty interesting.

If anybody wants to try out the Messages beta, here's the link: http://www.apple.com/macosx/mountain...messages-beta/

MickMcGeough · 02-16-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler

Airplay is gonna be crap because I'm sure they'll disallow you from playing "your" videos on your TV

Why do you think this?

Especially since I already play "my" videos via AirPlay.

Red · 02-16-2012, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler

Airplay is gonna be crap because I'm sure they'll disallow you from playing "your" videos on your TV

How are they going to do that?

I believe anything in itunes if fair game and we all know that anything can be added to itunes.

Where is the problem?

henry07 · 02-16-2012, 01:44 PM

hey guys, Just wondering if the iphone 4 works without getting a data plan? my brother is thinking of buying one from his buddy and is just thinking of using wifi to get emails, dl apps etc. he is with rogers

Russic · 02-16-2012, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by henry07

hey guys, Just wondering if the iphone 4 works without getting a data plan? my brother is thinking of buying one from his buddy and is just thinking of using wifi to get emails, dl apps etc. he is with rogers

Kinda sounds like he may be a better candidate for the iPod Touch. That would save a significant amount of money.

silentsim · 02-16-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

How are they going to do that?

I believe anything in itunes if fair game and we all know that anything can be added to itunes.

Where is the problem?

nah not everything can be added to iTunes without conversion.

But from What I've read, its an API so just like iOS 5 i bet any app can add the ability to do it. and you can also mirror the whole screen

FanIn80 · 02-16-2012, 02:12 PM

I already have Mountain Lion installed. AirPlay mirrors your screen, not your content. It doesn't really matter what's actually on the screen.

Jimmy Stang · 02-16-2012, 02:16 PM

As I'm a bit new to the Mac world, how does the upgrade process (namely: cost) work? I bought a Macbook Air in November or so and it came with Lion pre-installed.