The Underscore Archives

On 08/01/07, Steve Roome <steve at pepcross.com> wrote:
> Very easily? A bit like all those other companies that push products
> with brand power (I want to see iMacs on "BRAND POWER" adverts next)
> rather than real technical merit. I'm just not that impressed with
> Apple stuff, or with their beloved users who so often seem blind to
> their faults. Yes, sure some are quite good, they mostly _look_ very
> nice though and if that works for you then, great, I hope you are a
> happy customer.

Not exactly happy. My iPod 4G has a sticking hard drive. It's working
at the moment, though, and is still under AppleCare. If it carries on
working, great, if not (until July 2008) then I can get it repaired or
replaced. It's not perfect, but the alternative (Plays "For Sure" -
you sure about that, Microsoft?) is worse IMO.

> They always remind me of those salesmen in places like debenhams that
> are occasionally hanging around "presenting", "the knife that never
> goes blunt and will cut even through hands (and steel)". It always
> looks like a good deal.

Except (IMHO) there's *lots* of substance backing up the style. If
you're predisposed to be suspicious of stuff that's presented well,
then that's your loss.

> And.. I'm not bitter! I never paid for the broken powerbook in my
> hallway, that was someone else.

OK, not bitter. Cynical.

> I've actually NEVER bought anything from Apple.
> Really!

You should look out for a cheap G4 on eBay.

> P.S. Besides, I'm not always really cynical, just most days.

Indeed :)

Tim