Comments on: Much Ado About (Almost) Nothing http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/ Namaste. Welcome to my site. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:31:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: shedinsatsMeabe http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1824 shedinsatsMeabe Wed, 31 Dec 2008 08:45:09 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1824 hello it is test. WinRAR provides the full RAR and ZIP file support, can decompress CAB, GZIP, ACE and other archive formats. xtocwjcwvrswzjdlumdybnppzcjvudhhmjrhello hello it is test. WinRAR provides the full RAR and ZIP file support, can decompress CAB, GZIP, ACE and other archive formats.
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]]> By: James L. http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1797 James L. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:47:39 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1797 At least this Newsweek piece wasn't quite as bad as the tripe you handed in previous, 'One Bad Apple' (when CNBC makes you look dumb, well...). Jumping on the 'Apple is a monopoly/Microsoft/bad company' bandwagon is sooo obviously beneath you. And yet, you stoop. There is legitimate criticism to be made about Apple (the sinking quality of their retail locations and AppleCare service, the lack of attention to detail when releasing software updates--to name only a few) but they are not the result of monopolistic tendencies. If you are only going to post in spurts of 5-10 posts every 6-8 weeks, why not make them count? I really miss FSJ. I know I'm not alone. It's not because I'm an Apple fanboy, it's because your writing was much better within the constraints that vehicle provided. Now this is just another blog, one that is now officially off my list of daily hits. I called it last year: FSJ jumped the shark when you went political with the Clinton/Obama crap... It's been all downhill from there. That I stayed on this long hoping for another bounce is a testament to the quality of your past work, but that credit has been exhausted. At least this Newsweek piece wasn’t quite as bad as the tripe you handed in previous, ‘One Bad Apple’ (when CNBC makes you look dumb, well…). Jumping on the ‘Apple is a monopoly/Microsoft/bad company’ bandwagon is sooo obviously beneath you. And yet, you stoop. There is legitimate criticism to be made about Apple (the sinking quality of their retail locations and AppleCare service, the lack of attention to detail when releasing software updates–to name only a few) but they are not the result of monopolistic tendencies. If you are only going to post in spurts of 5-10 posts every 6-8 weeks, why not make them count? I really miss FSJ. I know I’m not alone. It’s not because I’m an Apple fanboy, it’s because your writing was much better within the constraints that vehicle provided. Now this is just another blog, one that is now officially off my list of daily hits. I called it last year: FSJ jumped the shark when you went political with the Clinton/Obama crap… It’s been all downhill from there. That I stayed on this long hoping for another bounce is a testament to the quality of your past work, but that credit has been exhausted.

]]> By: James http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1798 James Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:59:32 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1798 What, did real Steve tell you to stop being fake steve? Is that the source of your vitriol towards Apple lately? If you didn't like the event, say you didn't like the event. Period. If Newsweek is having you cover this, cover it from a journalistic POV, not some beyond prime blogger. What, did real Steve tell you to stop being fake steve? Is that the source of your vitriol towards Apple lately? If you didn’t like the event, say you didn’t like the event. Period. If Newsweek is having you cover this, cover it from a journalistic POV, not some beyond prime blogger.

]]> By: Proxy http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1799 Proxy Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:56:24 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1799 Dan, you are beginning to sound like Scoble: This sucks...this is awesome...this sucks. And he wonders why Microsoft don't take him back. Dan, you are beginning to sound like Scoble: This sucks…this is awesome…this sucks. And he wonders why Microsoft don’t take him back.

]]> By: yet another steve http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1803 yet another steve Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:41:40 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1803 Errors and exaggerations as FSJ were funny. Now you're in Enderle/Dvorak territory. It's a shame you chucked the funniest read on the net to be just another snarky so-called journalist who never lets facts or history get in the way. Why is Apple engaged in Apple business as usual? Because Apple business as usual makes billions of dollars (and growing) in profits. Apple rolls out its music line every fall. The refreshed lineup hasn't been shocking since they killed the mini for the nano. It's the fall line rollout. It makes billions of dollars, has a 70%+ US share, and Apple stages events because journalists attend and write about it. And Apple is stretched thin trying to reach the potential of the businesses it is in... so drama is off the table... and that is VERY GOOD NEWS to people who uses macs and iphones. Fundamentally, I don't even think you understand the Apple value proposition. It is not to revolutionize the world every year. It is to take the potential of the technology that exists, and deliver it in a more accessible, delightful out of the box experience. Stunning announcements twice a year is almost the antithesis of that. Errors and exaggerations as FSJ were funny.
Now you’re in Enderle/Dvorak territory.
It’s a shame you chucked the funniest read on the net to be just another snarky so-called journalist who never lets facts or history get in the way.

Why is Apple engaged in Apple business as usual? Because Apple business as usual makes billions of dollars (and growing) in profits. Apple rolls out its music line every fall. The refreshed lineup hasn’t been shocking since they killed the mini for the nano. It’s the fall line rollout. It makes billions of dollars, has a 70%+ US share, and Apple stages events because journalists attend and write about it.

And Apple is stretched thin trying to reach the potential of the businesses it is in… so drama is off the table… and that is VERY GOOD NEWS to people who uses macs and iphones.

Fundamentally, I don’t even think you understand the Apple value proposition. It is not to revolutionize the world every year. It is to take the potential of the technology that exists, and deliver it in a more accessible, delightful out of the box experience. Stunning announcements twice a year is almost the antithesis of that.

]]> By: Erick http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1801 Erick Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:43:45 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1801 Do you know what Dan and Apple have in common? Both have set really high standards in the past which cannot always be replicated. Apple is having some issues with some of its products, and Dan is having a mid-age crisis which doesn't let him write the stuff he used to write and we used to love. Will this bad season pass? Certainly. When? Impossible to determine. Do you know what Dan and Apple have in common? Both have set really high standards in the past which cannot always be replicated.

Apple is having some issues with some of its products, and Dan is having a mid-age crisis which doesn’t let him write the stuff he used to write and we used to love.

Will this bad season pass? Certainly. When? Impossible to determine.

]]> By: Kat http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1800 Kat Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:23:36 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1800 "iPod touch. The funnest iPod ever." Courtesy apple.com. "Funnest." Really, Apple? Ever think of running a launch announcement through spell check before you send it out? Or past an editor? No? Well, you really should look into that. “iPod touch. The funnest iPod ever.” Courtesy apple.com.

“Funnest.” Really, Apple? Ever think of running a launch announcement through spell check before you send it out? Or past an editor? No? Well, you really should look into that.

]]> By: HypnoWise http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1821 HypnoWise Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:26:04 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1821 Genius? Netflix, Amazon, and other online merchants have had automated recommendations based on purchases for years. The remarkable thing is that Apple can always find a way of putting lipstick on pig and get away with calling it innovation. (Not that I'm referring to Sarah Palin, mind you.) Genius? Netflix, Amazon, and other online merchants have had automated recommendations based on purchases for years.

The remarkable thing is that Apple can always find a way of putting lipstick on pig and get away with calling it innovation. (Not that I’m referring to Sarah Palin, mind you.)

]]> By: bhatnaturally http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1820 bhatnaturally Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:29:43 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1820 I disagree with Dan. The Lets Rock even being underwhelming is a media creation. Which other category or brand has its users & media looking forward to a product launch or upgrade? We don't even care most of the time. With Apple it's different - every move is over critiqued and over analyzed, because Apple has sets very high standards for itself. Why is that only Apple has to deliver 'life changing' products every quarter? And as someone else pointed even these 'evolutionary' products are presented with such finesse and style. And yeah, FSJ was better. RDL is a bit underwhelming. I disagree with Dan. The Lets Rock even being underwhelming is a media creation. Which other category or brand has its users & media looking forward to a product launch or upgrade? We don’t even care most of the time. With Apple it’s different – every move is over critiqued and over analyzed, because Apple has sets very high standards for itself. Why is that only Apple has to deliver ‘life changing’ products every quarter? And as someone else pointed even these ‘evolutionary’ products are presented with such finesse and style. And yeah, FSJ was better. RDL is a bit underwhelming.

]]> By: NOYB http://www.realdanlyons.com/blog/2008/09/10/much-ado-about-almost-nothing/#comment-1819 NOYB Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:12:40 +0000 http://realdanlyons.wordpress.com/?p=352#comment-1819 @Russell he never liked Apple despite his unbelievable "I never inhaled" comments that say otherwise. It is quite obvious now that he prematurely gave up the FSJ blog and is bitter that he is not the popular kid in the gang any more. @Russell he never liked Apple despite his unbelievable “I never inhaled” comments that say otherwise. It is quite obvious now that he prematurely gave up the FSJ blog and is bitter that he is not the popular kid in the gang any more.

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