Apple iPhone the world's most popular camera?

**boriscleto** · 05-20-2013, 11:06 AM

We will know much more about Apple's future direction in less than a month. Sir Jony is in charge of the look & feel of the software as well as the hardware now. The next 2 iPhones were already designed and approved by Jobs before he died.

Apple's stock has been pushed down because they won't do what the analcysts want, but they aren't going to release a product they don't 100% believe in. The analcysts think Apple needs a cheap iPhone to compete with Android Apple is happy to keep the high end, and most of the profits, to themselves. Samsung is the only other company making any money selling smart phones right now. But Samsung is losing out on selling iPhone components to Apple. Taiwan Semiconductor builds the A6 chip and Sharp is building the screens for the next iPhone & iPad.

**RobA_Oz** · 05-20-2013, 06:12 PM

Samsung imitates: it doesn't innovate. What it does well is build other people's technology well and comparatively cheaply, thereby spreading technology advances further. How it gets hold of that technology is the source of its spat with Apple, but I suspect Apple isn't the only ex-partner of Samsung to hold that view.

Edit: not so much suspicion, as not being surprised if it were the case.

jogiba · 05-21-2013, 10:17 AM

I really don't care if my smartphone was built by purple aliens on the dark side of the moon, I wanted a Verizon smartphone with 5" 1080p display, wireless charging and an earphone amp like beats audio and HTC Droid DNA had it but Samsung or Apple did not several months ago.

normhead · 05-21-2013, 10:37 AM

Its amazing how many of my purchases have been like that. One company, sometimes one I've never heard of has something I want.... so you've heard about the alien bases on the dark side of the moon? Velly eenteresting.

**RobA_Oz** · 05-21-2013, 01:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

... so you've heard about the alien bases on the dark side of the moon?

Presumably where Alien Bees come from (or was that Pink Floyd?).

Originally posted by normhead

Velly eenteresting.

...but stoopid!
(Some of us have been around as long as you, Norm)

normhead · 05-21-2013, 02:25 PM

Originally posted by RobA_Oz

Presumably where Alien Bees come from (or was that Pink Floyd?).

...but stoopid!
(Some of us have been around as long as you, Norm)

I can't believe you remembered that... I suppose if someone can coax 2900 lw/ph out of a K-5, it's possible someone has been around as long as I have... they are just both things that aren't going to happen too often.

robtcorl · 05-29-2013, 07:02 AM

Probably old news.

Pentax iPhone case.

jogiba · 05-29-2013, 08:49 AM

The bottom line is the thrill is gone in the post Steve Jobs era and I don't think you will see the huge lines of people in front of Apple stores waiting to get the newest iPhone in the future like in years past IMHO.

You Tube

normhead · 05-29-2013, 09:02 AM

Sad but probably true. That coupled with the fact that Apple has chosen to give money to it's share holders instead of developing product or lowering prizes,, that was given to them by customers buying product who assumed Apple would always be cool, it's a recipe for a fall from grace.

stormtech · 05-29-2013, 11:46 AM

Originally posted by jogiba

The bottom line is the thrill is gone in the post Steve Jobs era and I don't think you will see the huge lines of people in front of Apple stores waiting to get the newest iPhone in the future like in years past IMHO.
iPhone 4 Line - Apple Store 5th Avenue, NYC - YouTube

I found that video just....astonishing.....that line of cattle chutes must be 1/2 mile long or better and must have taken many many hours to get through. And all that so you can give a company $500 for a phone?

Wow - just wow.

jogiba · 05-29-2013, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I found that video just....astonishing.....that line of cattle chutes must be 1/2 mile long or better and must have taken many many hours to get through. And all that so you can give a company $500 for a phone?

Wow - just wow.

And here is another Apple Store less than a mile away that day were people were in line from the day before and were way back in line !

Quote:

I went to the Apple Store in Soho to pick up my iPhone 4 at 7am and could not believe the line was 4 city blocks long... And growing! At this rate, I won't get in till tomorrow.

You Tube

stormtech · 05-29-2013, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by jogiba

And here is another Apple Store less than a mile away that day were people were in line from the day before and were way back in line !

iPhone 4 Launch - Apple Store Soho at 7am - YouTube

I'm trying to be nice, but that is just insane.......

**monochrome** · 05-29-2013, 02:33 PM

I got my daughter an iPhone 4 a year later for 1c and a contract extension. I just got last year's iPad for $50 and a i year Verizon contract.

**monochrome** · 05-29-2013, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by robtcorl

Probably old news.

Pentax iPhone case.

Did you notice the offer is for an MX iPhone Case? Look at the image

robtcorl · 05-29-2013, 03:14 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Did you notice the offer is for an MX iPhone Case? Look at the image

Yes I did, almost bought it since it's a K1000.
But I don't have an iPhone.

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05-20-2013, 11:06 AM	#76
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	We will know much more about Apple's future direction in less than a month. Sir Jony is in charge of the look & feel of the software as well as the hardware now. The next 2 iPhones were already designed and approved by Jobs before he died. Apple's stock has been pushed down because they won't do what the analcysts want, but they aren't going to release a product they don't 100% believe in. The analcysts think Apple needs a cheap iPhone to compete with Android Apple is happy to keep the high end, and most of the profits, to themselves. Samsung is the only other company making any money selling smart phones right now. But Samsung is losing out on selling iPhone components to Apple. Taiwan Semiconductor builds the A6 chip and Sharp is building the screens for the next iPhone & iPad.

05-20-2013, 06:12 PM	#77
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Samsung imitates: it doesn't innovate. What it does well is build other people's technology well and comparatively cheaply, thereby spreading technology advances further. How it gets hold of that technology is the source of its spat with Apple, but I suspect Apple isn't the only ex-partner of Samsung to hold that view. Edit: not so much suspicion, as not being surprised if it were the case.

05-21-2013, 10:17 AM	#78
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	I really don't care if my smartphone was built by purple aliens on the dark side of the moon, I wanted a Verizon smartphone with 5" 1080p display, wireless charging and an earphone amp like beats audio and HTC Droid DNA had it but Samsung or Apple did not several months ago.

05-21-2013, 10:37 AM	#79
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Its amazing how many of my purchases have been like that. One company, sometimes one I've never heard of has something I want.... so you've heard about the alien bases on the dark side of the moon? Velly eenteresting.

05-21-2013, 01:58 PM - 1 Like	#80
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	Originally posted by normhead ... so you've heard about the alien bases on the dark side of the moon? Presumably where Alien Bees come from (or was that Pink Floyd?). Originally posted by normhead Velly eenteresting. ...but stoopid! (Some of us have been around as long as you, Norm)

05-21-2013, 02:25 PM	#81
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by RobA_Oz Presumably where Alien Bees come from (or was that Pink Floyd?). ...but stoopid! (Some of us have been around as long as you, Norm) I can't believe you remembered that... I suppose if someone can coax 2900 lw/ph out of a K-5, it's possible someone has been around as long as I have... they are just both things that aren't going to happen too often.

05-29-2013, 07:02 AM	#82
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Probably old news. Pentax iPhone case.

05-29-2013, 09:02 AM	#84
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Sad but probably true. That coupled with the fact that Apple has chosen to give money to it's share holders instead of developing product or lowering prizes,, that was given to them by customers buying product who assumed Apple would always be cool, it's a recipe for a fall from grace.

05-29-2013, 11:46 AM	#85
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744 Original Poster	Originally posted by jogiba The bottom line is the thrill is gone in the post Steve Jobs era and I don't think you will see the huge lines of people in front of Apple stores waiting to get the newest iPhone in the future like in years past IMHO. iPhone 4 Line - Apple Store 5th Avenue, NYC - YouTube I found that video just....astonishing.....that line of cattle chutes must be 1/2 mile long or better and must have taken many many hours to get through. And all that so you can give a company $500 for a phone? Wow - just wow.

05-29-2013, 01:42 PM	#87
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744 Original Poster	Originally posted by jogiba And here is another Apple Store less than a mile away that day were people were in line from the day before and were way back in line ! iPhone 4 Launch - Apple Store Soho at 7am - YouTube I'm trying to be nice, but that is just insane.......

05-29-2013, 02:33 PM	#88
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	I got my daughter an iPhone 4 a year later for 1c and a contract extension. I just got last year's iPad for $50 and a i year Verizon contract.

05-29-2013, 02:35 PM	#89
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by robtcorl Probably old news. Pentax iPhone case. Did you notice the offer is for an MX iPhone Case? Look at the image

05-29-2013, 03:14 PM	#90
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by monochrome Did you notice the offer is for an MX iPhone Case? Look at the image Yes I did, almost bought it since it's a K1000. But I don't have an iPhone.