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I found this article over at Apple Matters via digg. This is something I’ve known deep down but never really gave it much thought. The article pretty much demonstrates that although Mac’s are pricey (not so much anymore) at first, their prolonged life and distinct hardware kept their resale values high. Even to this day, 3 years after purchasing my Powerbook, I can still get a solid $1400 CDN on eBay for my initial $3200 laptop (with free 20GB iPod).
One thing to note is that the time period between 2004 and 2005.5, when Apple was stuck with the G4 processor for longer than they should have been, the price difference between the 1.5ghz and 1.67ghz Powerbook (the only real change in those years) is negligible.
The first way is to look at these prices and assume that because Apple faces no hardware competition, prices stay artificially high. And I think this is a fair way to view the current market for used Apple products. However, the second approach is to realize that Apple’s hardware stays relevant longer than the equivalent in the PC world. With the announcement of Vista, all the reviews I have seen recommend either a new (or fairly recent) computer if you want to run the new Windows OS. How many Mac users bought a new machine to run Tiger? Quite a few, no doubt, but it should be noted that I ran Tiger just fine on a six-year-old 667Mhz laptop. Go get a six-year-old Dell and let me know how well it runs Vista.
I predict that this won’t be the case anymore with the Intel Mac’s as they are beginning to swap hardware earlier than before due to competition from the Intel-based Windooz market.
It’s interesting to finally see a response from the top of the totem pole at RIM. Although not much of a response, it’s clear that they aren’t very phased by Apple’s offering. I agree with the notion, as the two phones are meant for fairly different markets. Although RIM crosses over into Apple’s consumer territory (and will continue to do so) with the Blackberry Pearl, one major difference is the price - $149 vs $499 on a two year contract. I know the specs on the iPhone are superior, but for the consumer the price difference is very hard to reason the purchase. I should know.
“It’s kind of one more entrant into an already very busy space with lots of choice for consumers,” Jim Balsillie said of Apple. “But in terms of a sort of a sea-change for BlackBerry, I would think that’s overstating it.”
This year looks like it’s going to be shaping up to be an amazing year for the mobile (smart)phone, and a lot of these movers n’ shakers are going to be at this conference in Spain. My current employer (RIM) will be at the show in full force.
The 3GSM World Congress combines the world’s largest exhibition for the mobile industry with a cutting edge congress featuring the most prominent Chief Executives representing mobile operators, vendors and content owners from across the world. The event is where the industry defines its future and creates business.
An interesting and pleasant addition to the ‘SkypeGarage’. If you’ve got the camera, the processing power and a nice big internet connection - emphasis on processing power and internet connection.
This little hack give you the ability to double the resolution of your video calls from the standard 320×240 to the much appreciated 640×480 resolution.
Works on both Mac’s and Windooz.
This is a really cool approach to photography I’ve never seen before. A ‘Wee Planet’ is created out of what appears to be the stitching together of FishEye photographs. FishEye lenses give you hemispherical (i.e. Northern and Southern hemispheres) photos so putting a few together should give you the full globe. Very slick approach to panorama.
Oh and this was done using a point and shoot camera.
So this ugly piece of ass was unfortunately caught without it’s camoflauge. I don’t get why the guys over at AutoBlog complain about the current design - which I think is not too shabby and pays tribute to the way Porsche’s have always looked - curvy and smooth. Oh well, for some odd reason they think this looks better. I’d probaby choose the new Hyundai Tucson over this thing.
[Source: Auto Blog via Car & Driver via German Car Blog
Nintendo has finally graced the North American public with more colour options for its DS Lite handheld. Although, nothing original to North Amerca - as these colours have been available in Japan for some time now. Nonetheless, lets all take our hats off (and our wallets out) for Nintendo as they introduce the innovative new colours entitled Onyx (black) and Coral (pink). Due to be available in stores on September 13th and on my desk by the 15th (finances pending).
Thankfuly, my PowerBook is AOK. I should have known considering it’s always been the coolest part of my laptop.
Apple Recalls 1.8 Million Batteries
News.com is reporting that Apple has issued a recall for 1.8 million PowerBook G4 and iBook G4 Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) batteries that used technology from Sony. Batteries with the Sony technology (used in Apple, Dell, and Sony laptops, among others) ha…
Found this over at Engadget Mobile. It first broke about a week ago where it was found in the FCC website. I was looking at picking up the 8700, but this little guy might just have it all (except for EVDO that is). But a cellular phone that has a proven history of email communication, browsing the web and it has a camera. Hopefully it still has the side scroll wheel, believe it or not - it could ruin the deal for me. Waiting to chuck my RAZR out the window for some local homemade goodness.
