Comments on: Is Apple Missing The Boat? http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/ Russell Buckley and Carlo Longino on mobile technology. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:56:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 By: Andy http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1767 Andy Thu, 09 Feb 2006 20:14:30 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1767 Hi all... I was seraching very hard for the best answer between Macbook Pro VS Powerbook G4. I wonder is there anoyone out there could assist me? I really have pretty much of doubts upon the new 'breed' of Mac and can they really be more stable tahn ever? (eg. system crash like Windows) Have been a dual user but really have no idea should I be getting a PBG4 of MBP instead? Should all Mac be switched to intel based and what really makes the different between these 2? Or rather I'm sure there are a better way to enahnce the speed for Mac than using intel? I would like to hear some professional views from all thank you. --Andy (xstudio@singnet.com.sg) Hi all… I was seraching very hard for the best answer between Macbook Pro VS Powerbook G4. I wonder is there anoyone out there could assist me? I really have pretty much of doubts upon the new ‘breed’ of Mac and can they really be more stable tahn ever? (eg. system crash like Windows) Have been a dual user but really have no idea should I be getting a PBG4 of MBP instead? Should all Mac be switched to intel based and what really makes the different between these 2? Or rather I’m sure there are a better way to enahnce the speed for Mac than using intel? I would like to hear some professional views from all thank you. –Andy (xstudio@singnet.com.sg)

]]> By: The Apple Blog » ExpressCard in MacBook Pros http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1464 The Apple Blog » ExpressCard in MacBook Pros Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:50:50 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1464 [...] While ExpressCard appears to clearly be the way to go forward, it adds pressure on existing PC Card manufacturers to migrate their products and services toward the new standard. If you’re an EV-DO, UMTS/HSDPA, EDGE wireless Internet access PowerBook user, you’ll likely want to hold-off on getting the MacBook Pro until ExpressCard versions of the PC Card modems you use today become available on the market. [...] [...] While ExpressCard appears to clearly be the way to go forward, it adds pressure on existing PC Card manufacturers to migrate their products and services toward the new standard. If you’re an EV-DO, UMTS/HSDPA, EDGE wireless Internet access PowerBook user, you’ll likely want to hold-off on getting the MacBook Pro until ExpressCard versions of the PC Card modems you use today become available on the market. [...]

]]> By: Avi Flax http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1439 Avi Flax Thu, 12 Jan 2006 18:26:31 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1439 Whether one agrees with your position or not, I think you have identified a good opportunity for Apple. If they made provider-agnostic EVDO and HSDPA ExpressCards a bundled option with MacBooks they would sell a ton of them and they would go a long way toward advancing ubiquitous mobile internet. Whether one agrees with your position or not, I think you have identified a good opportunity for Apple. If they made provider-agnostic EVDO and HSDPA ExpressCards a bundled option with MacBooks they would sell a ton of them and they would go a long way toward advancing ubiquitous mobile internet.

]]> By: Carlo Longino http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1430 Carlo Longino Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:53:26 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1430 Kool-Aid aside, you're missing the point. I'm perfectly aware of the merits of tethering via Bluetooth or USB. And you're right, there's nothing wrong with it. But an integrated solution is what I'm after; a datacard at the very least. Both are eminently more preferable in my book. And speaking of Bluetooth, you're right -- this firmware updater for 10.4.4 is horrific. Kool-Aid aside, you’re missing the point. I’m perfectly aware of the merits of tethering via Bluetooth or USB. And you’re right, there’s nothing wrong with it. But an integrated solution is what I’m after; a datacard at the very least. Both are eminently more preferable in my book.

And speaking of Bluetooth, you’re right — this firmware updater for 10.4.4 is horrific.

]]> By: Rui Carmo http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1429 Rui Carmo Wed, 11 Jan 2006 21:34:58 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1429 Carlo: if you honestly expect HSDPA to go that fast, then I'm afraid you've let yourself drink too much vendor Kool-Aid. Plus there is nothing wrong with using a USB cable - you can even trickle charge your mobile from it... Carlo: if you honestly expect HSDPA to go that fast, then I’m afraid you’ve let yourself drink too much vendor Kool-Aid. Plus there is nothing wrong with using a USB cable – you can even trickle charge your mobile from it…

]]> By: Gravitational Pull http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1427 Gravitational Pull Wed, 11 Jan 2006 16:44:07 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1427 <strong>MacBook Pro - when little problems add up...</strong> Kudos to Steve Jobs and Co for pulling off the transition to Intel chips faster than most expected. At today’s MacWorld show, Jobs unveiled an iMac and a new laptop, dubbed the MacBook Pro (will iBooks soon be renamed MacBook amateur?) running w... MacBook Pro – when little problems add up…

Kudos to Steve Jobs and Co for pulling off the transition to Intel chips faster than most expected. At today’s MacWorld show, Jobs unveiled an iMac and a new laptop, dubbed the MacBook Pro (will iBooks soon be renamed MacBook amateur?) running w…

]]> By: Carlo Longino http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1426 Carlo Longino Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:08:56 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1426 Blackbelt: I realize that. However, Bluetooth 1.0 or 1.2 delivers a maximum of 1Mbps, while Bluetooth 2.0 EDR (assuming you've got a phone that supports it, which you probably don't) goes up to 3Mbps. The slower flavor isn't fast enough for HSDPA, and, if you're lucky, is too slow for EV-DO as well. The newer, faster flavor could be maxed out by HSDPA as well. And, in any case, an integrated modem is a simpler and more user-friendly solution. Blackbelt: I realize that. However, Bluetooth 1.0 or 1.2 delivers a maximum of 1Mbps, while Bluetooth 2.0 EDR (assuming you’ve got a phone that supports it, which you probably don’t) goes up to 3Mbps. The slower flavor isn’t fast enough for HSDPA, and, if you’re lucky, is too slow for EV-DO as well. The newer, faster flavor could be maxed out by HSDPA as well. And, in any case, an integrated modem is a simpler and more user-friendly solution.

]]> By: Computerworld Blogs http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1425 Computerworld Blogs Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:35:24 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1425 <strong>Mac faithful rejoice (and Mac faithful rejoiced)...</strong> In today's IT Blogwatch, we look at what's new at MacWorld. Not to mention this day in history (in MacWorld terms)... No sooner do we close the door on CES than MacWorld begins. The big Jobs unveiling as reported by Tom Krazit was "A new laptop ... Mac faithful rejoice (and Mac faithful rejoiced)…

In today’s IT Blogwatch, we look at what’s new at MacWorld. Not to mention this day in history (in MacWorld terms)…
No sooner do we close the door on CES than MacWorld begins. The big Jobs unveiling as reported by Tom Krazit was "A new laptop …

]]> By: The Consumer Electronics Stock Blog http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1424 The Consumer Electronics Stock Blog Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:06:14 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1424 <strong>Apple Releases Dazzling Revenue Numbers, Intel-powered iMac and MacBook Pro, iLife Suite (AAPL)...</strong> At Macworld yesterday, Apple released preliminary F1Q06 (to December 31) sales figures that topped nearly everyone’s estimates, then pulled the veil on a host of new products. Apple stock jumped over 6% on the news, reaching a new 52-week high o... Apple Releases Dazzling Revenue Numbers, Intel-powered iMac and MacBook Pro, iLife Suite (AAPL)…

At Macworld yesterday, Apple released preliminary F1Q06 (to December 31) sales figures that topped nearly everyone’s estimates, then pulled the veil on a host of new products. Apple stock jumped over 6% on the news, reaching a new 52-week high o…

]]> By: Blackbelt http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/comment-page-1/#comment-1423 Blackbelt Wed, 11 Jan 2006 05:10:22 +0000 http://mobhappy.com/blog1/2006/01/11/is-apple-missing-the-boat/#comment-1423 Want a wireless modem? Use the bluetooth capability in the laptop to connect to your mobile phone. Voila...and you're not locked to a wireless carrier. Want a wireless modem? Use the bluetooth capability in the laptop to connect to your mobile phone. Voila…and you’re not locked to a wireless carrier.

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