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Post by grzm »

oblio wrote: post #236
samatman wrote: post #60

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I remember when I got my first Retina laptop screen, it was nice but I quickly just got used to it. Then, I found myself using the earlier machine, without the high DPI. That learned me. It was hard to imagine all the work I'd done staring through a screen door at those pixels. Similarly, I've been using the M1 MPB since I got it. I only remember that it never makes noise when I'm reminded of it, such as in this conv…

> That learned me. That taught me?

It's idiomatic slang. Same thing.

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Post by tbrock »

tcmart14 wrote: post #162
tshaddox wrote: post #126

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> Apple makes one of the best in class of these devices, and has successfully designed one such that it's hard to switch to a competitor (rather it's easier to stay in the ecosystem). I wonder how many years it will take before I can convince some people that I actually just prefer Apple's phones to competing phones and that I'm not actually brainwashed or forced by Apple to never leave. But that's exactly what a bra…

I switched to my first iPhone last year and for me the determining factor was not feeling I had to constantly be on the upgrade path. I've has my iPhone SE (2020) and haven't been happier with a phone. A taken care of iPhone can theoretically last 7-8 years since that is how long an iPhone generally gets OS and security updates. Android is getting better on flagship phones, but still not as good. By some none flagshi…

On android you’d be lucky to get more than a single OS update that added new features or functionality.

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Post by TheRealNGenius »

ralfd wrote: post #175
tomcam wrote: post #47

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I will admit publicly this post is so terse yet comprehensive I am aggressively searching your history on this site for more nuggets like this one. UPDATE …and, not disappointed. World-class commentary. Not sure how PP flew under my radar so long.

> Not sure how PP flew under my radar so long. Apple? People? What do you mean with PP?

No post body was provided.

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Post by zwily »

tshaddox wrote: post #126
duped wrote: post #74

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Almost every adult in the developed world needs a smart phone. They replace these devices about every 2-3 years. Apple makes one of the best in class of these devices, and has successfully designed one such that it's hard to switch to a competitor (rather it's easier to stay in the ecosystem). They've convinced about a billion people on the planet that the iPhone is the best device for them, so if you split that into…

> Apple makes one of the best in class of these devices, and has successfully designed one such that it's hard to switch to a competitor (rather it's easier to stay in the ecosystem). I wonder how many years it will take before I can convince some people that I actually just prefer Apple's phones to competing phones and that I'm not actually brainwashed or forced by Apple to never leave. But that's exactly what a bra…

I’d rather be brainwashed than constantly re-assuring myself that the users of a different brand phone must be brainwashed.

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Post by gigel82 »

retskrad wrote: post #15

Holy moly, the Mac keeps growing like crazy. It’s amusing how Apple wanted the iPad to disrupt the Mac but the advent of M-Series chips on the Mac has really nipped that ambition in the bud.

I don't know why developers are so infatuated with laptops (and at this point I'm too afraid to ask? :)).

But seriously, I need a full-sized keyboard, a mouse, and at least 2 monitors to feel productive.

Yes, I realize you can probably hook those up to a laptop with a bunch of adapters and hubs too, but I also use my machines to game, so...

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Post by macintux »

ralfd wrote: post #175
tomcam wrote: post #47

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I will admit publicly this post is so terse yet comprehensive I am aggressively searching your history on this site for more nuggets like this one. UPDATE …and, not disappointed. World-class commentary. Not sure how PP flew under my radar so long.

> Not sure how PP flew under my radar so long. Apple? People? What do you mean with PP?

Parent poster, I believe.

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Post by RSHEPP »

alwillis wrote: post #218
pclmulqdq wrote: post #160

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What can't be emphasized enough here is how much Windows created this. They went from the 95-XP arc, some of the best operating systems from a user's perspective, to 7 (another hit), to now windows 10 and 11, which turn your device into a slow always-connected ad platform that you don't really control. In other words, Windows became one of those toolbars that we all have to remove from our grandmothers' browsers. For…

For me, the answer was Linux, but for a lot of people who don't want to use a terminal daily, MacOS is the answer. Not only do I use the terminal daily, I live in the terminal on my Mac. I consistently hear from Linux users they wished there was a terminal emulator as good as iTerm2 for Linux.

Well kitty is pretty damn good if you want to give them a recommendation.

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Post by zeroonetwothree »

umeshunni wrote: post #105
dangoor wrote: post #6

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Apple appears to be #7 by revenue: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_largest_companies_by_r...

Funny - everyone above them in that list is either a retailer (so the revenue is passthrough) or a state owned monopoly.

Apple is partially a retailer as well though.

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Post by ww520 »

tshaddox wrote: post #126
duped wrote: post #74

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Almost every adult in the developed world needs a smart phone. They replace these devices about every 2-3 years. Apple makes one of the best in class of these devices, and has successfully designed one such that it's hard to switch to a competitor (rather it's easier to stay in the ecosystem). They've convinced about a billion people on the planet that the iPhone is the best device for them, so if you split that into…

> Apple makes one of the best in class of these devices, and has successfully designed one such that it's hard to switch to a competitor (rather it's easier to stay in the ecosystem). I wonder how many years it will take before I can convince some people that I actually just prefer Apple's phones to competing phones and that I'm not actually brainwashed or forced by Apple to never leave. But that's exactly what a bra…

Ha. I switched to Apple's phones because of the disappointment in the competing products and practices. It's angry-quit into Apple rather than brainwashing.

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Post by ethbr0 »

tbrock wrote: post #242
tcmart14 wrote: post #162

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I switched to my first iPhone last year and for me the determining factor was not feeling I had to constantly be on the upgrade path. I've has my iPhone SE (2020) and haven't been happier with a phone. A taken care of iPhone can theoretically last 7-8 years since that is how long an iPhone generally gets OS and security updates. Android is getting better on flagship phones, but still not as good. By some none flagshi…

On android you’d be lucky to get more than a single OS update that added new features or functionality.

Or just buy a Pixel if you care about that.

Why people buy Samsung or other manufacturer phones, and then gripe that the company is as stingy with backwards support and updates as they've always been boggles my mind. Why would anyone ever think this time would be different?

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