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Arisotura |
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Star Mario in this room you have a pile of apple pies Level: 163 Posts: 6477/9020 EXP: 56279787 Next: 207857 Since: 07-03-12 From: in a box Last post: 1 day ago Last view: 1 day ago |
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:
Oh, nice. Would Apple put its money into helping students, especially those from poor families?
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. ____________________ NSMBHD - Kafuka - Jul melonDS the most fruity DS emulator there is zafkflzdasd |
poudink |
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Bob-Omb [sic] Level: 49 Posts: 96/616 EXP: 834340 Next: 49543 Since: 03-01-16 From: Québec (Canada) Last post: 899 days ago Last view: 832 days ago |
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? ____________________ Nothing to say, so jadnjkfmnjamnfjkldnajfnjkanfjdksan jsdnvj m. |
Arisotura |
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Star Mario in this room you have a pile of apple pies Level: 163 Posts: 6478/9020 EXP: 56279787 Next: 207857 Since: 07-03-12 From: in a box Last post: 1 day ago Last view: 1 day ago |
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 ____________________ NSMBHD - Kafuka - Jul melonDS the most fruity DS emulator there is zafkflzdasd |
Lunarius |
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Member > Custom title goes here < Semi-Normal User Level: 39 Posts: 325/335 EXP: 396615 Next: 8156 Since: 11-11-12 From: The United States of America.『アメリカ合衆国。』 Last post: 2727 days ago Last view: 2601 days ago |
LeftyGreenMario |
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Don't like politics? Too bad, it's-a Mario time. Level: 82 Posts: 610/2062 EXP: 5098788 Next: 110439 Since: 03-14-16 From: Stabbing Wario Last post: 419 days ago Last view: 418 days ago |
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 |
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Baby Luigi Level: 53 Posts: 364/749 EXP: 1116411 Next: 40708 Since: 03-13-16 From: Lost in Time Last post: 1728 days ago Last view: 1722 days ago |
LGM, I can't really read that link, Wired wants me to force me to adblock their site to read their content.
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LeftyGreenMario |
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Don't like politics? Too bad, it's-a Mario time. Level: 82 Posts: 613/2062 EXP: 5098788 Next: 110439 Since: 03-14-16 From: Stabbing Wario Last post: 419 days ago Last view: 418 days ago |
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.
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cros107 |
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Member Actually not active Level: 24 Posts: 25/120 EXP: 71137 Next: 6988 Since: 04-20-16 From: Melbourne, Australia Last post: 2337 days ago Last view: 1886 days ago |
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. ____________________ No, not doing SM64DS hacking, just here for the waffles. |
Arisotura |
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Star Mario in this room you have a pile of apple pies Level: 163 Posts: 6481/9020 EXP: 56279787 Next: 207857 Since: 07-03-12 From: in a box Last post: 1 day ago Last view: 1 day ago |
Super-toad 65 |
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everyone is an idiot except you. you are THE SPECIAL ONE. you win the prize: the LOLDERP BAN -.- Level: 17 Posts: 13/55 EXP: 21883 Next: 2860 Since: 06-09-16 From: Italy Last post: 2745 days ago Last view: 2713 days ago |
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!" ____________________ Layout by Sherry the Feather (even if here is broken -.-) My youtube channel |
CodingKoopa |
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Lakitu she/her Level: 48 Posts: 458/560 EXP: 782103 Next: 41440 Since: 10-13-14 Last post: 1008 days ago Last view: 237 days ago |
MusiMasta |
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Buster Beetle Vaporeon Level: 43 Posts: 277/450 EXP: 558760 Next: 6286 Since: 12-09-14 Last post: 2451 days ago Last view: 2434 days ago |
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. ____________________ MusiMasta - YouTube Channel Currently 374 subs! Help support me by subscribing! Thanks! Featured Videos: I PLAY POKEMON GO EVERYDAY IN 300,000 NOTES Pokémon Theme Song 260K Notes Remix |
LeftyGreenMario |
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Don't like politics? Too bad, it's-a Mario time. Level: 82 Posts: 616/2062 EXP: 5098788 Next: 110439 Since: 03-14-16 From: Stabbing Wario Last post: 419 days ago Last view: 418 days ago |
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.
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cros107 |
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Member Actually not active Level: 24 Posts: 37/120 EXP: 71137 Next: 6988 Since: 04-20-16 From: Melbourne, Australia Last post: 2337 days ago Last view: 1886 days ago |
Nah. I know a lot of programs and documentaries and stuff are pirated on school PCs and laptops though. ____________________ No, not doing SM64DS hacking, just here for the waffles. |
MusiMasta |
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Buster Beetle Vaporeon Level: 43 Posts: 281/450 EXP: 558760 Next: 6286 Since: 12-09-14 Last post: 2451 days ago Last view: 2434 days ago |
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. ____________________ MusiMasta - YouTube Channel Currently 374 subs! Help support me by subscribing! Thanks! Featured Videos: I PLAY POKEMON GO EVERYDAY IN 300,000 NOTES Pokémon Theme Song 260K Notes Remix |
cros107 |
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Member Actually not active Level: 24 Posts: 39/120 EXP: 71137 Next: 6988 Since: 04-20-16 From: Melbourne, Australia Last post: 2337 days ago Last view: 1886 days ago |
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? ____________________ No, not doing SM64DS hacking, just here for the waffles. |
MusiMasta |
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Buster Beetle Vaporeon Level: 43 Posts: 284/450 EXP: 558760 Next: 6286 Since: 12-09-14 Last post: 2451 days ago Last view: 2434 days ago |
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. ____________________ MusiMasta - YouTube Channel Currently 374 subs! Help support me by subscribing! Thanks! Featured Videos: I PLAY POKEMON GO EVERYDAY IN 300,000 NOTES Pokémon Theme Song 260K Notes Remix |
LeftyGreenMario |
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Don't like politics? Too bad, it's-a Mario time. Level: 82 Posts: 634/2062 EXP: 5098788 Next: 110439 Since: 03-14-16 From: Stabbing Wario Last post: 419 days ago Last view: 418 days ago |
Posted by cros107 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 |
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Star Mario in this room you have a pile of apple pies Level: 163 Posts: 6521/9020 EXP: 56279787 Next: 207857 Since: 07-03-12 From: in a box Last post: 1 day ago Last view: 1 day ago |
MusiMasta |
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Buster Beetle Vaporeon Level: 43 Posts: 286/450 EXP: 558760 Next: 6286 Since: 12-09-14 Last post: 2451 days ago Last view: 2434 days ago |
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. ____________________ MusiMasta - YouTube Channel Currently 374 subs! Help support me by subscribing! Thanks! Featured Videos: I PLAY POKEMON GO EVERYDAY IN 300,000 NOTES Pokémon Theme Song 260K Notes Remix |
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