Posted by doc on 01/11/71 11:47

I AGREE and THAT WAS OUR HOPE WHEN WE WENT APPLE/MAC (single source
responsibility . . in fact, that was our whole reason for buying THEIR
system) AND WE GOT SCREWED . . BIG TIME!!!!!

"nappy" <gospam@yourself.com> wrote in message
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> "Mr. Tapeguy" <mr.tapeguy@pro-tape.com> wrote in message
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>>> "nappy" <gospam@yourself.com> wrote in message
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>>> > Here's the REAL story.. if Apple makes the hardware AND Apple makes
>>> > the
>>> > software AND Apple makes the OS, THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSE for a
>>> > SINGLE crash, bug or other nightmare. Anything less than perfect
>>> > performance 24/7 is a complete ripoff.
>>
>> That is ludicrous. That statement assumes that every machine made will
>> run flawlessly without fail. Name ANY manufacturer who has a track
>> record of 100% perfection. Anything less a "complete ripoff?" Then I
>> suppose that would make every piece of mechanical or electrical
>> equipment that ever fails in any way a complete ripoff. Your claims
>> would have some legitimacy if you didn't take such extreme positions.
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>
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> Sorry Tapeguy. That's the way it is. When you buy ANYTHING from a company
> that has complete control over all aspects of it there is absolutely NO
> excuse for such sloppy , bug ridden, undependable crap.
>
> It isn;t a 100% track record I am talking about here. And you know that. I
> will say it again for you though.. If Apple makes the hardware, makes the
> OS AND makes the apps that run on them there is no excuse for some of the
> lamest code breaking and crippling OS releases I have ever seen. No excuse
> whatsoever. I am not talking about mechanical failures here , which are
> common problems with Apples, too. I am talking about the failure to
> orchestrate software, hardware and OS releases. For example when they
> released OS upgrades and had no fucking idea they would break FCP and
> leave people swinging in the wind until they got their shit together...
> Actually I find it hard to believe they had no idea.. rather they released
> the OS upgrades knowing they would cause problems.
>
> When I design something for someone they expect it to work. I can't say to
> my clients.. oh.. sorry.. only a few of these will work perfectly. And you
> will have a lot of problems with them on a regular basis. Of course, some
> of the things I work on have people's lives depending on them.
>
>
>
>
>> And if any microwave or Tivo ever fails then the entire product line is
>> a complete ripoff, right?
>
> If they fail repeatedly.. YES.
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>
>
>> Apple does not fail.
>
> another brain fart.
>
>> They consistently rate
>> the HIGHEST in FEWEST repairs and BEST customer satisfaction.
> '
> That's just sales hype. It is simply a lie.
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>
>
>> Their
>> hardware and software is highly ranked by consumer and industry-related
>> publications which I've pointed out repeatedly and you choose to
>> ignore.
>
> I don't consider ANY industry 'publications' to be representative of
> ANYTHING. I DO consider personal experience valid. But ad rags and cheezy
> reviews... come on.. who are you kidding?
>
>
>> Are they perfect? No. Even Lexus puts out a lemon now and
>> then. And as far as "getting" in line to buy their Intel computers,
>> yes, that's exactly what they expect. And judging by their increasing
>> market share, they are succeeding.
>
>
> Increasing market share? You mean.. from 4% to 4.01%
>
>
>
>>
>> Notice how I don't say "Dell fails miserably" or "Microsoft fails
>> miserably" (some of which might be accurate). Extremism and global
>> condemnations are unproductive and immature.
>
>
> If DELL made the OS or MS made the computers I would expect them to be
> flawless.
>
>
>>
>>> > Also.. never , ever, take the advice of salesmen. DO your homework
>>> > like
>>> > you are now.
>>
>> Nippy likes to ignore the fact that we sell everything. I agree that
>> salesmen are to be scrutinized. That's why I don't take extremist
>> positions or say things I can't back up. Of course if I was a
>> Mac-hatin' PC-lovin' salesguy he'd be singin' a different tune.
>
>
> No.. I would never take the word of a salesman. Ever.
>
>
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>>
>> Craig
>>
>> http://www.pro-tape.com
>>
>> Adobe - Apple - Avid - Canon - JVC - Panasonic - Primera - Sony - Taiyo
>> Yuden
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