The only thing we know for sure, is that the sun will engulf Earth, and the inner Solar System in a inferno in a couple billion years.

However, Thermonuclear Global War, Yellowstone, or Crustal Displacement (explains all the intensifying earthquakes) will do us in.

I didn't either until I found it via an "Apple Sucks" search. Needless to say, that was the main reason I got out. I didn't want to keep supporting a company whose products really aren't they're creation. I didn't also want to continue support greedy control freaks.





Thanks! When I get my Amazon FireTV with a Prime subscription, I'll be ready to dump Apple TV. When compared to FireTV with Prime, the FireTV w/ Prime beats the shit out of ATV. Even the specs (dedicated GPU!) beat the ATV, and you can get it for $99, the price of an Apple TV. (which just goes to show how cheap Apple is.)

Thanks for all the replies.

I would have built one, but I needed a new computer right now. My Mac was getting ready to bite the dust, and that I'm one of the few who actually like touch screen monitors. Another reason are the USB ports that are built right in. I do still use a mouse and keyboard though as my primary input.


I'll probably build my next one though

The main reason I went with the S5 was because of the UHD video recording; I'm planning to replace my HDTV (from 08) with an UHDTV, thus I wanted any videos I record NOW to take advantage of my new TV

Yesterday, I bought myself a new PC; It's an Acer Aspire T and I also got the touch-enabled monitor, which is 23". I also picked up a Galaxy S5 which is even better than the Nexus 5. To my surprise, I don't mind the "plastic" back.

I am so glad that I am out of the Apple ecosystem as they're products are way too much overpriced and not up gradable. Not to mention they're absolute control freaks that can't stand innovation. (They seriously think that an cylinder Mac Pro without an SD slot is innovation and revolutionary? Try again, Apple. However, the main reason I "got out", is that nearly everything they "created" was either bought, borrowed, or stolen. (http://thumbnails.visually.netdna-cdn.com/apple-they-didnt-build-that--ideas-apple-bought-borrowed-and-stole_5093d2032a729.jpg) Of course, on Apple sites the comments are "oh, that's flawed" and other brainwashing BS.

Thanks to the community for waking me up!

I'm wanting to purchase a GS5 from BB this month, and would like to sell some of the devices that I already have. I am just shopping around for what you would pay for them. I currently have a Nexus 7 2013 Edition with 32GB of storage along with a Nexus 5 and same amount of storage as the 7. Note that I am not listing these for sale, I'm just "shopping around" for the current market price.


Thanks.

I just installed Ubuntu yesterday on my iMac, and my god, it went from a nightmare to use to faster than OS X and Windows on the same machine. Everything about Ubuntu is faster. I can now have multiple apps open, and the dashboard doesn't freeze up anymore. (That was a show stopper).

I have made the decision to completely dump Apple and will be purchasing a System76 PC. I'm waiting to see the new Ratel Performance available on 4/29.

I may even pickup an unlocked Galaxy S5 with the money I'll have saved by not purchasing an overpriced Apple product. (Unlocked is the way to go!)

Seriously? The US does anything it wants without repercussions. Instead of targeting foreigners (whoever they may be), uh, maybe legalize and tax marijuana and gambling and watch the billions roll in?

I love this one: "the main use for Bitcoins is said to be the illegal and anonymous purchasing of drugs and weapons". And the author's beloved cash isn't?

If you think journalists are that stupid, then wait until you see one of the comments. For reference:


Further more, if you visit her twitter, it just screams "Uneducated Dumbass".


Wow. Seriously? Doesn't she even realize that there has been a drug trade powered by her "beloved cash" for DECADES?

Yeah, especially if the user hates using the other product. (That's basically like telling me to use Android/Windows Phone even though I hate those OS's)

If users use Apple products, GET OVER IT. The time wasted by bashing people for the products they use can be spent on something better than bashing.

Eww, TouchWiz & Plastic?

Seriously though, I currently have a Nexus 5. While I love the device itself, Android is what I'm starting to not like. So no matter what Android phone comes my way, it'll have the same annoying OS.


Maybe they're trying to implement it as an API, that way everyone is (almost) happy. You just never know with Apple.

Wouldn't argue with that. iOS is a high quality prison, but to each their own.

I admit defeat with my thread war regarding AAPL and Bitcoin. After researching, I have come to the conclusion that AAPL is protecting their monopoly.

Just jotting this down, a prime example is PayPal. PayPal, in a number of countries is prohibited from operating, yet AAPL allows the PayPal app with full functionally in the app store. (Full functionally meaning the ability to pay in store, transfer, etc) However, the only reason AAPL allows this, is because both PayPal & AAPL make money from iTunes purchases, and both probably have a 'business contract' with one another.


However, as much as I despise this; that iOS is closed source; and how closed the Mac hardware is... I'll admit that I'll continue to be an iSheep.


I have tried Linux (Ubuntu), and Windows. Though I liked using Ubuntu, the one thing I missed was the quality, and quantity of apps. Sure there are open source apps, but replacing PixelMator? GFL finding a decent replacement. Don't say GIMP. I have used it and it's not a PixelMator replacement.

I had used Windows in the past, and decided to give it a whirl again. I instantly hated it. I guess even the thought of using Windows caused my instant hate. Another main "issue", is that I was indoctrinated when I was young, then when my first mac went, I had a PC. In 2008, I was indoctrinated again via the iPhone 3G, then the next year, I got my second Mac, which I'm still using today.

Hell, I even bought a Nexus 5 to use as a daily device to test Android. The first couple of months it was awesome. I loved being able to customize my home screen, and theme. However, then came seeing how fucking laggy some animations are. I pondered why a quad-core phone with 2GB of RAM would be laggy. My Nexus also has the screen dimming bug, where the screen dims even when using it. Next, is that damn annoying "BEEP!" when hanging up. I went to Google to find an answer. Nope, you need to root. Why does something so simple NEED A ROOT?

This just proves my point. You love Google / MS so much that you can't see they too, sell your data. Your also blind to the fact that there are backdoors in the Galaxy series and the Nexus One.

No wonder there are no "bad news" articles about Google/MS. If there were, the poster would be called a fucking idiot.

10.9 was released to the world for $0.

There are guides on how to upgrade your Mac Mini's storage. Oh, the latest Mac Pro is also "upgradable". It's just the "consumer-aimed" machines that aren't upgradable.

I swear. Every time I spit out the truth people say this.



Weird....... The iPhone users I see are adults..


Oh, and according to a recent survey: http://www.piperjaffray.com/private/pdf/Taking_Stock_Teach-In_Spring_2014.pdf (http://www.macrumors.com/2014/04/08/iphone-still-popular-with-teens/)

iLife / iWork: Free.
OS X Upgrades: Free


Yep, and your beloved Google / MS / Other doesn't, right? LMAO LMAO. You are fucking pathetic and so stupidly naive to think that Google / MS / Other don't sell your info and have backdoors. Hell, didn't Relient OS developers find a "backdoor" in the Galaxy line of phone and the Nexus One? Yep! They did. Wow, I wonder who uses it. Let me guess; some three letter ass hat office call the NSA.

Overpriced? Yeah, right.

HTC One (M8) 32GB: $829
Samsung Galaxy S5: $649 - $749
Apple iPhone: $649 - $849 (32GB is $749 which is actually CHEAPER then HTC One M8)
Nexus 5: $450 total for a 32GB ($50 shipping. Meanwhile, Apple charges $0 for orders over $50)


Computers:

Windows PC: $799 + Blacktop Protection (consumers) + Anti-Virus (5 yrs, $200+ total) + Microsoft Office / 365 Subscription (5 yrs, $99/year $500 total) = $799 + $100 + $200 + $500 = $1599. You need to factor in Windows 9, which will undoubtedly cost $119, and then future part upgrades, which would cost at least $300. So, in total, $1599 + 119 + 200 =2018. Even if you take out the 365 subscription, the total cost over five years is $1518, give or take part upgrades, OS upgrades, and even monitor upgrades.

iMac: $1299 + AppleCare + iWork/iLife (Free) + Free OS Upgrades = $1299 + 99 = $1398.
Mac Mini: $799 + Monitor = $999, $1099 with AppleCare.

So, in reality, you actually pay more when buying a PC, albeit over five years.

Well, I was right

This "community" is one-sided when it comes to cold, hard, facts. Farewell, one-sided Bitcoin community, it's been nice knowing ya.



When you get sued for something, I'll just root for the suer How's that for a "Fuck You Back"?

1) I agree.
2) So, they let this app slide by for two years and 100k+ downloads. Yeah, right.
3) So, if I develop a reader service, I'm creating a "work-around" even thought that's not my original intention?
4) Does Apple get a 30% cut from the PayPal API? Nope.

I do NOT agree with your conclusion. If Apple wanted to protect it's monopoly status, then why allow the PayPal API?

I would argue that it's actually easier for end users to use iTunes for IAP and not have to worry about their purchases becoming "lost" or damaged. I certainly find it easier not having to worry about all the stuff that could go wrong with 'independent' in-app-purchase systems.