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Arisotura
Posted on 09-11-16 04:54 PM (rev. 3 of 09-11-16 04:55 PM) Link | #77121
See the thread for bashing Google? This is the Apple counterpart of it. We love bashing companies at random.


More seriously though, this is an entertaining read:

Paying Taxes Is a Lot Better Than Phony Corporate Courage, Apple

Besides Apple's tax avoidance crap, we read this:

Cook segued into a spiel about the importance of education and the necessity of providing proper resources to students.

Oh, nice. Would Apple put its money into helping students, especially those from poor families?

His solution: a new version of iWork, Apple’s productivity software suite, that allows for multiple kids to edit the same document at the same time.

Nope. All they do is provide a new fancy toy to rich hipster students.

And meaningwhile, the taxes they're not paying could very well go towards genuinely helping students.

Of course. You'd have to be an idiot to believe Apple is genuinely interested into making the world fairer or better. They're so full of shit that this can't be serious, and yet, it is.


Don't get me started on the iPhone 7. Yes, it sure takes courage to ditch a well-established standard in favor of proprietary technology.

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poudink
Posted on 09-11-16 06:17 PM Link | #77123
So they're making a google doc clone and yet again, they talk about it like if it was a revolution. How do they think it'll help any students for anything?

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Arisotura
Posted on 09-11-16 06:19 PM Link | #77125
typical Apple marketing bullshit. claim it's a revolution.


note the more sneaky marketing there though. they mention issues that imediately make you think of world issues, inequality, poor people, etc...

so you think Apple will help fix that

and nope

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Lunarius
Posted on 09-11-16 09:46 PM Link | #77138
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LeftyGreenMario
Posted on 09-12-16 02:20 AM Link | #77143
Yesyesyesyesyesyesyes we needed this thread.

Maybe I'm cynical, but I wonder why schools use Apple products for learning and not other tablets, especially when they're notable for being overpriced, so schools are essentially wasting money. Apple acts like it cares about teaching and stuff, but it really doesn't. The whole iPad thing in LAUSD was a disaster.... for schools.

Baby Luigi
Posted on 09-12-16 02:52 AM Link | #77146
LGM, I can't really read that link, Wired wants me to force me to adblock their site to read their content.

LeftyGreenMario
Posted on 09-12-16 03:16 AM Link | #77148
Wired is a bitch, but you can search "lausd ipad". It was a frequent subject in the LA Times as well. You can't miss it.

cros107
Posted on 09-12-16 07:55 AM (rev. 2 of 09-12-16 07:59 AM) Link | #77152
Heh. At primary school we had a few PCs at the back of the room and a few netbooks. It was fucking great.

Edit: Wow. Just read the article about the taxes. That's insane.

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Arisotura
Posted on 09-12-16 08:39 AM Link | #77159
guess they get Apple hardware because they want to show they're rich. or something like that.


another reason might be that Apple shit is well polished and 'just works'... dunno

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Super-toad 65
Posted on 09-12-16 10:23 AM Link | #77175
Ugh

I only like apple's iPhone design, but if i find a something, i'll install android on there and "look this is amazing!"

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CodingKoopa
Posted on 09-12-16 07:18 PM Link | #77191
My school uses Windows 7 desktop computers + Chromebooks. The Chromebooks actually work pretty well, since Google Docs/Drive/Sheets/whatever is pretty nice, and we don't have any need to do anything else on them.

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MusiMasta
Posted on 09-13-16 03:24 AM Link | #77234
Apple is just a greedy rat. But yes, fighting a losing battle again. Too many people use iOS devices already and people usually don't want to change when something is already going well for them. Apple can just continue leeching off people's wallets. The iPhone 7 is just a mere scandal to make more money, removing the classic earbud and forcing you to buy their "improved" shit so they can make more money. I wouldn't be surprised at all if they remove even more stuff from their upcoming shit, like making the camera separate or whoknowswhat to maximize their profits. They already clearly have enough money, but they just want more. They don't give a fucking crap about the poor. Maybe someday their top managers should go experience it, and come back with some new insight. Also, making shit thin and removing useful stuff is not a revolution or even a mere improvement. It's called going backwards, then they can claim they reinvented it in the next generation so as to make people buy their shit again.

Anyways, also, why the hell would anyone get iPads for their school? It lacks basic shit even, like a damn keyboard, file management, etc. And Macs are just as overpriced as whatever that it's not even useful, plus, many programs don't even run on Mac OS X anyway. Basic Chromebooks are good enough for school related work, imo.

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LeftyGreenMario
Posted on 09-13-16 06:27 PM Link | #77257
And schools operate on a limited budget. Why and how did they pay for overpriced hardware? Does Apple offer its dross at a discount? Are there special programs installed in there? I'm really confused.

cros107
Posted on 09-13-16 08:14 PM Link | #77264
Nah. I know a lot of programs and documentaries and stuff are pirated on school PCs and laptops though.

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MusiMasta
Posted on 09-14-16 03:50 AM Link | #77275
Really? I think they acquire programs for cheaper price as they buy it in bulk perhaps. Also ever wonder why tax is so expensive in the US? Probably because they waste money on stuff like this, for example.

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cros107
Posted on 09-14-16 06:39 AM (rev. 2 of 09-14-16 06:40 AM) Link | #77279
That's what I've heard from other schools at least, on quora and stuff. I go to a pretty expensive private school, so I doubt they pirate stuff there, but I do remember back in primary school, the teachers would put on movies or whatever and run them from an mp4 on their desktop.

Also, this thread is getting slightly off topic.

ATM everyone is trying to justify Apple's decision by saying "YEAH BUT AN ADAPTER COMES IN THE BOX", what are your thoughts?

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MusiMasta
Posted on 09-14-16 07:04 AM Link | #77280
Oh haha. Let's apply that to our new, seemingly advanced iPhone 7. Removed headphone jack. But of course, you can buy the awesome super light and wire free Apple Earpods for only an additional $149! Not in the box, of course, because hey dude, we need to eat too.

So yeah. They er... won't include a lot of stuff in the box anymore to of course, leech off your money more.

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LeftyGreenMario
Posted on 09-15-16 12:36 AM Link | #77313
Posted by cros107
ATM everyone is trying to justify Apple's decision by saying "YEAH BUT AN ADAPTER COMES IN THE BOX", what are your thoughts?

Then why remove it in the first place if you're going to end up using an adapter that's just another peripheral you'll have to remember to not misplace? Why not just have a headphone jack and the option to go wireless? And what about charging while listening to your thing? Also, those stupid Airpods or whatever looks like you'll lose them extremely easily, just like the adapter. The iPhone 7 headphones don't even work with other devices, so they're essentially worthless! They can't be used to replace your older headphones or be used as a back up. Wow.

Arisotura
Posted on 09-15-16 12:39 AM Link | #77314
the adapter requires more material than a built-in headphone jack. it's not even ecologically good.

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MusiMasta
Posted on 09-15-16 12:44 AM Link | #77315
Apple tries to limit your options until you can't choose for yourself anymore and have to follow like a sheep. And seriously...almost all other headphones out there are $20 to $50 at most and they give way higher quality sounding shit out of them. Earpods? $149. Plus music is crapped because it's damn wireless and no options to choose.

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