Comments on: Apple: Netbooks still suck http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html Compact Computing Fri, 25 May 2012 18:59:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: wedding dresses http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-100318 wedding dresses Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:51:00 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-100318 Of course Apple won't bring out a luxe version of a cheap computer with a small keyboard. Who needs it? Those who want to do so are already putting OSX on such machines.  Of course Apple won’t bring out a luxe version of a cheap computer with a small keyboard. Who needs it? Those who want to do so are already putting OSX on such machines. 

]]> By: Calvin http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-36108 Calvin Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:36:54 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-36108 It's the hottest gift this year, most popular computer, and sold 30,000,000 strong so far. So why don't you or why won't you use your netbook? You see what they forgot to tell you is that super small computer they sold you had a cramped keyboard and a extra small track-pad. It also doesn't have a DVD-RW so making music CDs is out. Want to pop in software you got a for a great deal from DigitalTreasures, you are out of luck again. So what do you do with this cramped little computer?<br><br>Well, fortunately the folks at PC Treasures have been around the block a few times. We've had a chance to try out most of the Netbooks on the market, this is why we chose the MSI Wind netbook for our Ultimate Netbook Package. Why? Because it offers a real usable keyboard, track pad with conventional buttons, and support like no other computer manufacturer. Quite simply we think its the most usable, most durable Netbook on the market. Whether you buy it from us or another vendor you will love it. It's the hottest gift this year, most popular computer, and sold 30,000,000 strong so far. So why don't you or why won't you use your netbook? You see what they forgot to tell you is that super small computer they sold you had a cramped keyboard and a extra small track-pad. It also doesn't have a DVD-RW so making music CDs is out. Want to pop in software you got a for a great deal from DigitalTreasures, you are out of luck again. So what do you do with this cramped little computer?

Well, fortunately the folks at PC Treasures have been around the block a few times. We've had a chance to try out most of the Netbooks on the market, this is why we chose the MSI Wind netbook for our Ultimate Netbook Package. Why? Because it offers a real usable keyboard, track pad with conventional buttons, and support like no other computer manufacturer. Quite simply we think its the most usable, most durable Netbook on the market. Whether you buy it from us or another vendor you will love it.

]]> By: griffle http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-31650 griffle Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:09:01 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-31650 1-Okay, when you have 14" diagonal space to put a keyboard in, you can allot for some space in between keys. The macbook keyboard is a typist's dream once you get to know it; no netbook can come close it the ergonomics of it, the small footprint just cant fit a full keyboard.<br><br>2-My sister runs an iBook G4 that just passed 5.5 years, and it works flawlessly. I would like to see anybody run an HP mini for that long.<br><br>3-Theyre not saying the iPhone is a netbook. The iPhone is (get this) a phone, and for a phone, it has a damn big screen. They never have claimed that the iPhone is a suitable alternative to a netbook. For running full-fledged programs, anything under 12" seems ridiculous except as a backup to your main computer.<br><br>4- again, smaller case=smaller processor etc etc; less power translates to a lesser ability to run software, means bad software. Windows and Linux are operating systems. 1-Okay, when you have 14″ diagonal space to put a keyboard in, you can allot for some space in between keys. The macbook keyboard is a typist's dream once you get to know it; no netbook can come close it the ergonomics of it, the small footprint just cant fit a full keyboard.

2-My sister runs an iBook G4 that just passed 5.5 years, and it works flawlessly. I would like to see anybody run an HP mini for that long.

3-Theyre not saying the iPhone is a netbook. The iPhone is (get this) a phone, and for a phone, it has a damn big screen. They never have claimed that the iPhone is a suitable alternative to a netbook. For running full-fledged programs, anything under 12″ seems ridiculous except as a backup to your main computer.

4- again, smaller case=smaller processor etc etc; less power translates to a lesser ability to run software, means bad software. Windows and Linux are operating systems.

]]> By: Why should I tell? http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-31421 Why should I tell? Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:58:26 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-31421 Apple selling something at an affordable price? Yeah, that'll be the day... Apple selling something at an affordable price? Yeah, that'll be the day…

]]> By: wanorris http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-26225 wanorris Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:19:50 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-26225 If they released a $600 netbook, it would have the same specs as a $300 netbook from anyone else, but be 4 mm thick in a case hand-sculpted from a single chunk of marble by blind tibetan artisans.<br><br>Does anyone really think they would settle for the same margins that Asus and Acer get? If they released a $600 netbook, it would have the same specs as a $300 netbook from anyone else, but be 4 mm thick in a case hand-sculpted from a single chunk of marble by blind tibetan artisans.

Does anyone really think they would settle for the same margins that Asus and Acer get?

]]> By: wanorris http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-26224 wanorris Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:15:17 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-26224 The Tablet rumors are deafening at this point. It won't be a netbook because it won't have a keyboard. And it probably won't run a full desktop OS X.<br><br>I mean, who uses keyboards anyway? The Tablet rumors are deafening at this point. It won't be a netbook because it won't have a keyboard. And it probably won't run a full desktop OS X.

I mean, who uses keyboards anyway?

]]> By: johnv123 http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-26218 johnv123 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:23:28 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-26218 I don't like apple, and apple products because it is like joining a cult and I don't to be a part of that. I never owned an ipod or a mac but what Apple is saying is correct. Netbooks are junky computers. they can barely run anything. they are extremely slow machines. most websites require some oomph for example to play the many embedded flash videos. I had an asus eeepc 1000he and this thing can barely run youtube, try scrolling while a video is running, it is just SLOW. in short. I hope netbooks die. I see the future in cheaper tablets to replace netbooks, a decent screen size and resolution to read ebooks watch videos.... that does not run on windows but more of a stripped linux or another OS that would help speed things up. we don't want a bloated windows 7 in the new tablets. I don't like apple, and apple products because it is like joining a cult and I don't to be a part of that. I never owned an ipod or a mac but what Apple is saying is correct. Netbooks are junky computers. they can barely run anything. they are extremely slow machines. most websites require some oomph for example to play the many embedded flash videos. I had an asus eeepc 1000he and this thing can barely run youtube, try scrolling while a video is running, it is just SLOW. in short. I hope netbooks die. I see the future in cheaper tablets to replace netbooks, a decent screen size and resolution to read ebooks watch videos…. that does not run on windows but more of a stripped linux or another OS that would help speed things up. we don't want a bloated windows 7 in the new tablets.

]]> By: BobSmith http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-20177 BobSmith Wed, 06 May 2009 19:55:53 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-20177 I like all this griping about netbooks as being underpowered or too small. Being small and inexpensive, with less powerful hardware, is kind of the point. It would be a bit like someone looking at a cupcake, and angrily frothing about all the ways it isn't a huge wedding cake.<br><br>"I mean, look at it, it's so small! How is it going to feed all the wedding guests? They can't possibly cut it into that many pieces!"<br><br>If you're planning on playing crysis, or gears of war, then you probably wouldn't want to buy an Asus EEE or an MSI Wind. But, if all you're going to do is dick around on the internet, chat on IRC, watch youtube videos, maybe a little porn, or some futurama episodes, then a netbook might just be the ticket. I like all this griping about netbooks as being underpowered or too small. Being small and inexpensive, with less powerful hardware, is kind of the point. It would be a bit like someone looking at a cupcake, and angrily frothing about all the ways it isn't a huge wedding cake.

“I mean, look at it, it's so small! How is it going to feed all the wedding guests? They can't possibly cut it into that many pieces!”

If you're planning on playing crysis, or gears of war, then you probably wouldn't want to buy an Asus EEE or an MSI Wind. But, if all you're going to do is dick around on the internet, chat on IRC, watch youtube videos, maybe a little porn, or some futurama episodes, then a netbook might just be the ticket.

]]> By: New iPhone | Utku Çakır http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-20140 New iPhone | Utku Çakır Wed, 06 May 2009 08:59:01 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-20140 [...] I’m reminded how shitty the keyboard is on the iPhone, and think it’s a paradox that Apple’s COO says netbooks have “cramped” keyboards. The iPod has the worst keyboard. Even if I type [...] [...] I’m reminded how shitty the keyboard is on the iPhone, and think it’s a paradox that Apple’s COO says netbooks have “cramped” keyboards. The iPod has the worst keyboard. Even if I type [...]

]]> By: Jerzy Bischoff http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-19573 Jerzy Bischoff Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:53:03 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-19573 Very ironic, considering the MacBook Air is already a hair's breadth different than a Samsung NC20 or a Dell Mini 12. Being in Apple's target market myself (i.e., person who could afford more and often choose to pay for it) I can't help but note that both the netbooks I mention are actually quieter and undebatably more upgradable, both points of which cue me as luxury points. That the Air has a faster CPU and nicer designed case simply do not register on the "costs five times as much" bell ringer. The line between what Apple (or Sony) call a netbook and a snob appeal laptop is so undefined except on price that I can't help but scream from my balcony: "The emperor is naked!" Very ironic, considering the MacBook Air is already a hair's breadth different than a Samsung NC20 or a Dell Mini 12. Being in Apple's target market myself (i.e., person who could afford more and often choose to pay for it) I can't help but note that both the netbooks I mention are actually quieter and undebatably more upgradable, both points of which cue me as luxury points. That the Air has a faster CPU and nicer designed case simply do not register on the “costs five times as much” bell ringer. The line between what Apple (or Sony) call a netbook and a snob appeal laptop is so undefined except on price that I can't help but scream from my balcony: “The emperor is naked!”

]]> By: Zobeid http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-19426 Zobeid Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:55:42 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-19426 I *lurv* my Dell Mini-9 with Mac OS X on it.<br><br>Usually when Apple trash-talk on a type of product they don't sell, it just means Jobs is whipping his engineers to come up with one. Then the announcement will be: "Until now, netbooks sucked." I *lurv* my Dell Mini-9 with Mac OS X on it.

Usually when Apple trash-talk on a type of product they don't sell, it just means Jobs is whipping his engineers to come up with one. Then the announcement will be: “Until now, netbooks sucked.”

]]> By: Linc (MonkeykIng) http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-19410 Linc (MonkeykIng) Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:52:44 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-19410 You know what; Apple will not get into netbooks. They don't need to and they won't want to. Apple jumps into markets where only they can make a splash because the marketplace has stagnated. Cell-phones in the west were in a rut and nobody was going to do a damn thing about its because it was profitable rut where 83% of Americans were using cell phones. Apple saw phones as a market where they could be sure the completion would fumble any response.<br><br>In netbooks the margins are too tight, the manufactures are more nimble and to be honest I think we will quickly see what people dream of from a Apple netbook put out by Acer, Asus, MSi soon enough. Apple knows this market is awake. They see that innovation in netbooks is happening even faster they could respond and they see there is NO quick fast cash to be made.<br><br>Apple would rather bully "Hackintosh" users with letters with legally threatening language then actually provide competition or see a market. And they’d be right there's no "marquee" or top shelf business in netbooks. The marketplace for netbooks will soon be very appliance like and I don't mean $300 Mixmaster with $200 dough hooks. <br><br>Apple should ignore this market and we shoudl expect nothing less then them to keep spit at it...netbooks are holy water and Apple is Regan MacNeil. <br><br>Father Damien Karras: The Power of COST compels you!<br>Apple Demon: Keep away. These fan/sows are mine! You know what; Apple will not get into netbooks. They don't need to and they won't want to. Apple jumps into markets where only they can make a splash because the marketplace has stagnated. Cell-phones in the west were in a rut and nobody was going to do a damn thing about its because it was profitable rut where 83% of Americans were using cell phones. Apple saw phones as a market where they could be sure the completion would fumble any response.

In netbooks the margins are too tight, the manufactures are more nimble and to be honest I think we will quickly see what people dream of from a Apple netbook put out by Acer, Asus, MSi soon enough. Apple knows this market is awake. They see that innovation in netbooks is happening even faster they could respond and they see there is NO quick fast cash to be made.

Apple would rather bully “Hackintosh” users with letters with legally threatening language then actually provide competition or see a market. And they’d be right there's no “marquee” or top shelf business in netbooks. The marketplace for netbooks will soon be very appliance like and I don't mean $300 Mixmaster with $200 dough hooks.

Apple should ignore this market and we shoudl expect nothing less then them to keep spit at it…netbooks are holy water and Apple is Regan MacNeil.

Father Damien Karras: The Power of COST compels you!
Apple Demon: Keep away. These fan/sows are mine!

]]> By: acurrie http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-19414 acurrie Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:05:05 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-19414 Classic Apple play – sit back and let everyone else innovate, then rush in to catch the bell curve of snobs and idiots. It's definitely coming:<br><br><a href="http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/03/11/apple_orders_10_inch_touchscreens_for_mystery_product.html" rel="nofollow">http://bit.ly/KyaOh</a><br><br>Too bad I'll be on Linux full-time by then 8-) Classic Apple play – sit back and let everyone else innovate, then rush in to catch the bell curve of snobs and idiots. It's definitely coming:

http://bit.ly/KyaOh

Too bad I'll be on Linux full-time by then 8-)

]]> By: bri http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-19403 bri Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:37:29 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-19403 haha yeah sure... "cramped keyboards"?? and what about hp mini 2140? or nc10 or whatever :P<br>"junky hardware"? 3 years old macbooks are junk? bullshit<br>"small screen"? xDD wtf, yeah and what? my iPhone don't have a 17'' screen :P<br>"but, bad software"????? they mean that windows/linux software suck? I really don't understand all this.... haha yeah sure… “cramped keyboards”?? and what about hp mini 2140? or nc10 or whatever :P
“junky hardware”? 3 years old macbooks are junk? bullshit
“small screen”? xDD wtf, yeah and what? my iPhone don't have a 17'' screen :P
“but, bad software”????? they mean that windows/linux software suck? I really don't understand all this….

]]> By: Brad_D http://liliputing.com/2009/04/apple-netbooks-still-suck.html#comment-19402 Brad_D Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:25:16 +0000 http://www.liliputing.com/?p=7829#comment-19402 Just more snobbery from a company that sells to fanboys and snobs. Jerk has no clue how much I get done with my Acer netbook or how nice it is to use. But happy to be a shareholder ;)<br><br>They'll come out with some over-priced tiny piece of crap eventually and say it isn't a netbook, because of the ridiculous price no doubt. I hope they sell a billion of 'em. Just more snobbery from a company that sells to fanboys and snobs. Jerk has no clue how much I get done with my Acer netbook or how nice it is to use. But happy to be a shareholder ;)

They'll come out with some over-priced tiny piece of crap eventually and say it isn't a netbook, because of the ridiculous price no doubt. I hope they sell a billion of 'em.

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