Comments on: The odds on an Apple flash laptop

By: lisa mills

lisa mills — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:01:52 +0000

Nice idea for the solid state hard drive. But they will break as well in time. I find my ideas on hw to repair laptops at http://www.laptoprepair.co.uk/how_to_repair_laptops.htm

or try the laptoprepairguy web site

By: SUMAN, san diego

SUMAN, san diego — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:09:04 +0000

DAP: Digital Audio Player

In 1998, Compaq made the first hard drive based DAP using a 2.5" laptop drive. It was licensed to HanGo Electronics (now known as Remote Solution), which first sold the PJB-100 (Personal Jukebox) in 1999. The player had an initial capacity of 4.8 GB, which was advertised to be able to hold 1200 songs.[10]

In October 2001, Apple Computer (now known as Apple Inc.) unveiled the first generation iPod, the 5 GB hard drive based DAP with a 1.8" Toshiba laptop drive. Having focused on developing an intuitive user interface, the smaller form factor and industrial design made the player notable within users of the Macintosh community. In July 2002, Apple introduced the second generation update to the iPod. It was compatible with Windows computers through Musicmatch Jukebox (now known as Y!Music Musicmatch Jukebox). The iPod series, which grew to include microdrive and flash-based players, has become the market leader in DAPs.

APPLE IS NOT THE FIRST ONE TO MANUFACTURE mp3 PLAYER GUYS GET A GRIP

By: Raul, Miami, FL

Raul, Miami, FL — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 12:13:09 +0000

here's the thing: you really can't think of apple as a hardware AND software company anymore. I love apple products because of what apple is today: a software and electronics company. yes, they do use the same parts other computer companies use and they should be priced lower or the hardware should be better for the amount they charge. i would much rather build my own computer and install leopard on it (and you CAN if you know what you're doing). the problem with apple haters is that they are the ones that think apple should be perfect when nothing is.

By: Jorge Mora El Paso Texas

Jorge Mora El Paso Texas — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:48:25 +0000

Apple can be very reliable and better running as it does not have a million processes that arent needed at once like windows does, also most viruses and bugs and spyware and all are created for windows. However, the big advantage of having windows or PC instead of mac is this. Think of it as a honda vs a bmw. You can have a turbo honda beat a BMW for less the cost, plus the parts are so commercial its cheap if it ever does break down. For example, the Iphone, Ipod and even macbook you need to send it back to mac to repair. It is quite hell. As a previous user from Colorado said, the creative MP3 player is better because it has easy replaceable parts, is more compatible with other programs and you dont need stupid Itunes. The HTC touch phone has the same interface as the iphone, except its better looking, slimmer, and doesnt look like a hard drive with a touch screen. It has replaceable battery, expandable memory, does take video, and you can instal/delete whatever programs you choose. Apple needs to lose its stupid exclusivity that is preventing it to become a REAL COMPETITOR against microsoft.

By: Jim, Nashua, NH

Jim, Nashua, NH — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 19:07:31 +0000

Putting aside my dislike for Apple products, when will Apple get off their high horse and get with the program??? What I mean is, Apple makes the Ibook affordable at $1000, but overall, the specs suck. Low hard drive, low memory, etc. We just got a laptop for my mother-in-law for $800 with upgraded memory. It has a true 512MB video card, now has 3GB of ram, a fast dual core processor, and a 2 year manufacturers warranty. NO IT IS NOT A DELL! I actually like my mother-in-law. It should also be mentioned that she a graphic designer for the city she lives in. They tried to give her a Mac, she found it to be too slow. I'm not a graphic designer so I can't give technical reasons.

As much as I REALLY hate to say it, Apple has a good product, they just need to come back down to Earth and start lowering their prices. It is no longer a special "Mac Processor" It's an Intel Core 2 Duo, it's standard memory, no more SCSI devices. The parts are the same!! Why does it cost hundreds of dollars more to buy Mac????? Because Steve Jobs says that is the way it should be.

I know that I'll have a bunch of Apple kissers telling me I'm wrong and go on and on about Ipods, and Iphones, and Ithis, Ithat, well, Idon'tcare. I am a gamer, When I watch TV and see the latest games that are coming out, I see PS2, PS3, 360, and PC. You can use software to make a Mac fake it, don't it doesn't run real games.

Please don't start comparing Apples to Dell's. It's an insult to Apple. Dell's are good for business, I'm a repair tech, they are my number 1 customer.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:46:17 +0000

I just really wish apple would stop being like "oooh we just came out with some cool new stuff!" when SSD technology has been being used in PC's for a couple of years now. JEEZ apple, get over yourself!

By: ballmer, Redmond WA.

ballmer, Redmond WA. — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 19:03:08 +0000

Jobs is a Gates/Ballmer Wannabe hack without one creative bone in his body!

By: Jim Smith NYC, NY

Jim Smith NYC, NY — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 04:25:01 +0000

Uh guys, they still haven't solved the port replication problem yet. the port replicators are an expensive joke that you STILL can't power up the machine with out opening it. as well as the clam shell mode.

Flash drive sounds cool but frankly that's the easy fix. How about the port replicators?

By: rere, rere, nyc

rere, rere, nyc — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 01:50:43 +0000

Dear guy from denver colorado with teh creative zen mp3. stop being cheap and just buy the apple ipod!

By: S. Carter, Colorado Springs, CO

S. Carter, Colorado Springs, CO — Sun, 23 Dec 2007 19:58:23 +0000

With Apple you can count on surprises, especially at Macworld where Steve's keynote address is always entertaining,

eloquent and flashy. When it comes to technological innovation and smashing great marketing expertise you can count on both from Apple. As a long time Apple product user I'm really tickled that they've been able to weather all the naysayers and adversity to finally evolve into one of the world's premier companies. For stockholder's the rewards have been unbelievable for those who've perceived the vision and leadership of Steve Jobs and took the chance. As Apple continues to grow there will be glitches along the way as experienced by all rapidly expanding companies. But Apple's service and support have always been at the top of the ratings for consumer satisfaction.

So will Apple transition to flash based memory in its laptops? There's little doubt that as forward looking, cutting edge technologies come online, Apple will be at the forefront of incorporating them into their product line. And it'll be done with style, user friendliness and timing which will keep us all wondering what great innovation is next.