Comments on: The case for a netbook at Macworld

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By: Ray, TX

Ray, TX — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:02:31 +0000

There is some truth to captbilly's statements. Apple has not developed "revolutionary" technology. What Apple is good at doing is developing products that captivate the public. I'm sure that there are phones that are much more capable than the iPhone, but they're not iPhones.

It really comes down to preference. Do you prefer pure function, or the art and form of performing that function.

By: Scott Meade, Denver, CO

Scott Meade, Denver, CO — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:34:41 +0000

captbilly: "My son could do more on the cell phone he got a year before the Iphone was released then he could on the Iphone"

Like what, for example? I can't think of anything.

By: Apple IT, LV NV

Apple IT, LV NV — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:07:31 +0000

…as an engineer I do understand that none of their products are in any way revolutionary.

captbilly = clueless

By: captbilly, Sacramento, CA

captbilly, Sacramento, CA — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:28:12 +0000

I wish I could get all the free advertising I want every time I came out with a new product. I have nothing against Apple, but as an engineer I do understand that none of their products are in any way revolutionary. In most cases (Ipod, Iphone, computers) there were as good or better products available before the Apple product was developed. My son could do more on the cell phone he got a year before the Iphone was released then he could on the Iphone he finally bought and quickly sold a year later.

What is it about the media and Apple? Is there something about how the products look that causes people to simply ignore the underlying technology? Again, I am not saying that I dislike Apple products, they are fine, it's just that they are not good enough to justify all the hoopla that seems to ensue every time they come out with their latest stuff.

By: Free

Free — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:42:33 +0000

@jimmx – your comment is nonsense! Apple does not need to come in lower at a $449. Where do you get this crap? Apple always has a great value proposition that allows it to charge more – that is superior OS, features, reliability, ease of use, etc. etc. They DO NOT need to race to the bottom like the other fools out there are doing.

By: Rita Flangler, NYC, NY

Rita Flangler, NYC, NY — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 21:31:13 +0000

"I made it up" describes the entire idiot-blogger universe. Any journalist, blogger, commentator, pundit, who's assertions don't have big cash on the line are garbage.

By: Bob, Johns Creek, GA

Bob, Johns Creek, GA — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:49:47 +0000

It sounds like a netbook version of the ipod touch with slightly expanded capabilities. That's not a far stretch, and the $599 price could be justified if the device has a touchscreen and/or 32GB flashdrive.

By: jmmx - Portland OR

jmmx - Portland OR — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:49:33 +0000

Hooie!

At $599 it both fails to compete with the netbooks, and would be cannibalized by the bottom end MacBook at $999.

Needs a price point of $449. If they can make a Touch @$229, they can make a Touch Grande – 6 to 9 inch screen – for $449. That is still far above the base price for Linux netbooks.

But I think they will have a scaled down version of Snow Leopard in there. Probably running on their own chips w/ Nvidia integrated gpu (maybe they will license the gpu design and build it into their chip.)

The argument in favor of a netbook is that they need to. The netbooks are currently the most popular items in Amazon. But they need to get in where they can compete, and starting at 2X price point is too high.

By: Dave Small, Houston

Dave Small, Houston — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:21:29 +0000

That sort of product makes even more sense if there is a companion product with a phone and 3G connectivity included.

Apple hit a home run when they brought out the iPod Touch. By sharing parts and engineering with the iPhone they had two products with shared costs and many similar features.

I agree that the $699 NetBook is a logical product for Apple to introduce. I can also envision a different version with a slot for stowing a Bluetooth Headset, 3G Connectivity, and iPhone functionality. This version would be sold as an alternative to the iPhone with real computer capabilities.