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    Watch Jonathan Ive's Segment in Objectified

    10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff

    Video: The New iMac Looks Even More Gorgeous Narrated by Jony Ive

    Dell Design Explained, Part Two

    Objectified Review

    Inside Jonathan Ive's Apple Design Lab

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    11/07/09

    In reply to Watch Jonathan Ive's Segment in Objectified
    He is a great designer, but I just cant get over the fact that his beard goes all the way around his head #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/07/09

    In reply to Watch Jonathan Ive's Segment in Objectified
    There was a really good short series on BBC I think a few weeks ago called 'Stephen Fry in America', in which he had a short interview with Johnathan Ive in the last episode. I recommend watching the series if you can, if not for that part then because it's an interesting narrative of America from a Brit's point of view, and Stephen Fry is a freaking genius. You know Hugh Laurie from House? He would be NOTHING without Stephen Fry. #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/07/09

    In reply to Watch Jonathan Ive's Segment in Objectified
    I found the little bit about the indicator light interesting, because I never really did see much value in all of the little lights lined up on a lot of other laptops, not even the HD access light. #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/07/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: Those lights drive me crazy. When I look at PC laptops, I see so much that does so little.

    Apple has been hiding indicator lights for a while, but I first noticed this style of hiding an LED behind a metal bezel with micropores on one of the portables as part of the integrated iSight. I think it was the first intel MacBook Pro. #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/07/09

    @ludwigk: I believe it was the second revision of the MacBook Pro. The first had a standard led, flush-mounted in the bezel. I noticed because I had a first gen, and when the new one came out, I saw the actual led was hidden and thought "Holy smokes, that's brilliant." #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/08/09

    @ludwigk: The first mac I had with a hidden indicator light was a G3 iBook. Not the clam shell one, but the first all white one, it had a very cool indicator light hidden next to the display release button.

    And my big problem with PCs in general is the feeling that they just sort of figured out how bit the product would be, surrounded it in plastic, and called it a day. If it even looks like they tried to design a part, then it has touches, and finishes that look like they'd appeal to 7 year old Joel, not 25 year old old. Like that HP laptop that was on here not too long ago, it was obviously "inspired" by the macbook pro, but then they put that weird circular pattern thing on some of the surfaces that just looked ridiculous. I mean don't they realize adults are their main market. I'm not discounting kids that get computers, but c'mon, why does it have to look like something out of a bad sci fi. #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/08/09

    @Mark Zegarelli: You could be right. I've got the 2nd gen sitting in front of me now, and whenever I use the isight, its a tiny spark of joy to see the status LED. #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/08/09

    @djdare: I meant specifically status LEDs hidden behind a metal bezel, because hiding them behind plastic is too easy. =D . #jonathaniveobjectified
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    11/08/09

    @ludwigk: Oh, yah, fair enough, I have a macbook pro now, with the iSight light, and the first time I saw that, I was super confused, I thought "did I not notice the little black dot in my bezel before" so I closed out, and it just went back to looking like metal. And then I was really impressed... I still would like to know how they do that. #jonathaniveobjectified
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    10/21/09

    In reply to 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
    Neither the Mini, MacBook / Pro or iMac seem to have HDMI port(s) at any price.

    Even my shitty HP Pavilion has one (to go along with its flimsy, useless drawer-loading HD-DVD drive and Vista.)

    What does Mac have against HDMI ports in their cheaper computers? Honestly, if someone knows, enlighten me, because I'd by a Mini (maybe two!) in a second if it had one.
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    Edited by bmoreDLJ at 10/21/09 10:21 AM bmoreDLJ was starred bmoreDLJ was unstarred
    Image of trrosen trrosen
    10/21/09

    @bmoreDLJ: HDMI has lower resolution and less functionality as it was designed for TVs. Display port is more advanced and was designed for computer monitors.

    For an example see Target Display Mode. New 27 inch iMacs can be used as a display by taking video input through its display port. #applenews
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    10/21/09

    @bmoreDLJ: HDMI is old, that's why. Apple always tends to push new technology - the original iMac went all USB when USB was still a novelty, for example. Now we have DisplayPort, which is the next-gen display connector. It can still connect to HDMI via an adapter, anyhow, but, it's getting to be an old interface not suited for the high-res displays computers have. #applenews
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    10/21/09

    @trrosen: Gotcha. Thanks. #applenews
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    10/21/09

    @Worf: I see that the Mini has a "Mini DisplayPort output"...good to know; thx #applenews
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    Image of Diziet_Sma Diziet_Sma
    10/20/09

    In reply to Video: The New iMac Looks Even More Gorgeous Narrated by Jony Ive
    Aw, bless his little cotton socks. #apple
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    10/20/09

    In reply to Video: The New iMac Looks Even More Gorgeous Narrated by Jony Ive
    awesome, incredible, amazing #apple
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    10/20/09

    In reply to 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
    What a great day to be a fanboy. Heading to the Apple store...
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    10/21/09

    @macpatrik: What a bad day to be a fanboy with no money to spare... #applenews
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    10/20/09

    In reply to 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
    In response to (1) - One of the biggest rallying cries against the Mac is the expense of the hardware, particularly the desktops. I've always felt that Apple should use AMD processors in, at the very least, their down-market computers. The i5 + i5 mobo combo is expensive. A Phenom II + AM3 mobo would be significantly ($100+ savings) cheaper, something that can be marketed and passed on to an economically depressed consumer. #applenews
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    10/21/09

    @clarketelecom: Apple should have bought AMD. They new their alliance with PPC (Apple, IBM, Moto) was seeing a ceiling in Ghz yet, Sony saw the 7-core Cell and ... well...that's Apple! #applenews
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    Image of Platypus Man Platypus Man
    10/20/09

    In reply to 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
    Why would they take out the replaceable battery? What if you want a spare to keep with you when the main one dies? Or what happens when your battery gets old and can't keep a charge? Why would they remove this possibility?

    I'm sorry, the rest of this stuff seems fine, but why would they do that? I don't have a Macbook, but I've replaced the battery on my laptop once since I bought it 3 years ago and I've heard of plenty of people who like to have several batteries. #applenews
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    10/20/09

    @Platypus Man: I believe their argument is that by removing all the stuff necessary to make it removable, they can make it bigger, which eliminates the need to have another battery. Seeing as laptop batteries are ridiculously expensive, I'm all for it. #applenews
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    10/20/09

    @lladnar: I guess that makes sense, but then how do you replace it? Do you have to go down to the Apple Store? #applenews
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    10/20/09

    @Platypus Man: Yes. By non-replaceable, it means Genius only replaceable.

    Most people jump to the conclusion that, not having a non-removable battery sucks, including me. But if you think about it, you actually save money and get a seriously impressive battery. It's a smart move. There is only an extremely small percentage who have multiple batteries for long, outlet-less, trips.

    The only downside is you might be without your laptop for a day, which is traumatizing in itself. #applenews
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    10/20/09

    @Platypus Man: Yes, you do. But also, most laptop users are non-pros who often upgrade their machines. I used to complain about iPod batteries until I realized I never have had to replace them because I end up selling my older model and getting a newer one before the battery kicks the bucket.

    It still upsets me we are in a disturbingly disposable world, but consumer products nowadays forgo practicality. Makes me wistful for the days of yore.
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    Image of im001 im001
    10/20/09

    In reply to 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
    I wish they'd make the back of the iPhone a rubbery surface.
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    10/20/09

    @im001: Don't laugh, Apple may just do that. They routinely test materials in their lower end products before utilizing them in their entire line. So, rubber may end up in future products besides the Macbooks. #applenews
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    Image of tim004 tim004
    10/21/09

    @Noobs-R-Us: can you give some examples of that?
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    Image of Noobs-R-Us Noobs-R-Us
    10/21/09

    @tim004: For example, they tested the white plastic they used on a Nano before making it less prone to scratches on a Macbook. They learned a lot from the user experience that it was way too scratch prone so they changed the compound.#applenews
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    10/20/09

    In reply to 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
    sometimes steve jobs falls asleep to jonathan ives whispering sweet nothings from his iphone. #applenews
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    Image of NNTPgrip NNTPgrip
    10/20/09

    In reply to 10 Things You Need to Know About Apple's New Stuff
    1. Still have to use their buggy $100 Mini-Displayport to Dual-link-DVI adapter, I could see laptops, but even on the mini, still? I guess I should just ebay my 30" Dell if I want my desktop to be a Mac

    2. Firewire is gone again from the Macbook. Stay Away. Spend $200 more on the Macbook Pro.

    3. No BluRay still.

    4. No Previous-Gen Mac Minis in the Refurb store. #applenews
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    Image of Weihovah Weihovah
    10/20/09

    @NNTPgrip: [www.monoprice.com] #applenews
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    10/20/09

    @Weihovah: To be fair, he did mention dual link dvi.

    (yeah, I checked myself. Monoprice doesn't have it)
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    10/20/09

    In reply to Video: The New iMac Looks Even More Gorgeous Narrated by Jony Ive
    The "chin" on this one is actually quite classy looking. The chin on the last year's iMac was quite huge. I personally liked the black back, but I doubt I will be seeing much of it anyway.

    I am debating, though, if I should get the wireless or the wired (edit: meant to add "keyboard." silly me), since I already have an Apple wireless.
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    10/20/09

    In reply to Video: The New iMac Looks Even More Gorgeous Narrated by Jony Ive
    Yep, I really don't see what this guy is gushing about. Glad they told him not to shave though.. it really helps Apple push their image. #apple
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    10/20/09

    @Jagster: He actually looks quite good with that look, I think. Maybe I'm just biased because I also have my hair and beard the same length. #apple
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    10/21/09

    @Identity (reclamation): Yes, he does look fucking hot even when babbling about taking the glass to the "very perimeter." Don't look at the ugly black picture frame, dammit, look where the glass ends! Wanna see my pecs? #apple
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    10/20/09

    In reply to Video: The New iMac Looks Even More Gorgeous Narrated by Jony Ive
    This video works best with the sound off, but it makes Ive look more like some leftover from Project Mayhem. #apple
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    10/20/09

    @Kaiser-Machead: My speakers aren't working so I guess I get the best experience. #apple
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