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(InfoWorld) - New research indicates that Apple laptop sales have soared to new highs on the back of a new halo effect for the company's products generated by?clamor surrounding the iPhone.
A ChangeWave survey confirms first intimations of the move as indicated in a previous such survey in June. A survey run across the first week of August now describes a "transformational shift" that is propelling good fortune for Apple -- but denting Dell.
The survey of 3,665 ChangeWave Alliance members asked those who bought a computer in the past 90 days which manufacturer they had bought it from. The survey then asked those planning to buy a computer in the next 90 days which manufacturer they'd be buying from.
In an ongoing alteration of the consumer PC landscape, Apple laptop sales have surged to a new all-time high over the past 90 days -- up from 12 percent in June to 17 percent currently. Apple desktop sales (7 percent; down from 8 percent) have been solid but unspectacular during that same time period.
But it's the future that truly represents the change. A total of 28 percent of respondents who plan to purchase a laptop in the next 90 days say they'll get a Mac -- maintaining the momentum originally observed by ChangeWave's June survey. An additional 23 percent say they'll buy a desktop Mac.
"These results are great news for Apple, and they serve as powerful evidence that the 'halo effect' is indeed translating into real world Mac computer sales for Steve Jobs and company," said Tobin Smith, founder of ChangeWave Research and editor of ChangeWave Investing.
Apple satisfies. The poll claims 86 percent of those who bought a Mac over the past 90 days report being "Very Satisfied" with their purchase -- by far the highest of any manufacturer.
Dell's market share is taking a huge hit.?Just 30 percent of purchasers say they bought a Dell desktop in the past 90 days. This represents a 7-point drop for Dell since June -- down to the second-lowest percentage it's recorded for desktops in a ChangeWave survey. Similarly, Dell laptop purchases (24 percent) have fallen 4 points to a new all time low.
Macworld.co.uk?is an InfoWorld affiliate.
Too many Meows!!! Arghghhh!! Make it stop!!
19-year-old Jamie Sadler from Upper Montclair, New Jersey wins a cool $1 million from Drew Carey on Power of 10.
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Hilarious promo from the Office. Poor quality but still great laughs!
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Terras do Sem Fim, in Ilhéus, Bahia, Olivença; 35 comfortable apartments, swimming pools, garages, Restaurant. Strolls the Itacaré, Camamú and Maraú, Una and Canavieiras, Mount of São Paulo. Surf, strolls of boat, you would fish.Read more of this story at Slashdot.
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This morning, we received an email solicitation to subscribe to a magazine called Scarlet, which promised, for only ٟ an issue, to be "THE MAGAZINE THAT TURNS WOMEN ON." Well well well! Color us intrigued. It turns out it's, like, this totally British version of Our Bodies, Ourselves plus Cosmo plus self-empowerment + skankiness... wait, did we just describe Jezebel?
From the editor:
Scarlet is packed with frank informative features that talk to the readers the way women talk to each other when men aren't around. Scarlet will never patronise you or support tired stereotypes; men aren't all bastards, women can (and do) enjoy porn, and we don't all dream of being a size 10. [ Ed.: We assume they mean a British size 10, which would be, what, an American 6? Something like that.]Yeah, we were thinking those girls might want to start publishing some erotic fiction soon.Scarlet's features are diverse, from the hilarious self-explanatory Worst Sex Tips Ever Written to cutting-edge articles like, A Hand-Job By Any Other Name... reporting on the new craze of yoni (vulva) massage as a form of 'alternative therapy'.
Our sex advice is more candid than you will find in any women's lifestyle magazine covering subjects from abstinence to strap-on sex for straight couples. Our fashion, beauty and celebrity gossip sections have more kick. And our roving reporter, celebrated author Emily Dubberley, isn't afraid to try anything on your behalf. In Getting Plastered she had her genitals cast and addressed the question: Is it art or just arse?
In Scarlet Reviews we feature bestsellers alongside erotica, and mainstream Hollywood blockbusters alongside women-friendly adult films, making the points that women are as visually aroused as men (a scientific fact) and that sexual content shouldn't be taboo.
In Cliterature - our steamy erotic fiction section - we delve deeply into men and women's sexual fantasies, while promoting a safer sex message with eroticised condom use. We also feature True Confessions, because nothing is hotter than real life, and we're proud to say that readers write in every month to thank us for reviving their libidos and bringing on the best orgasms of their life.
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Fun little skill game.
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Some interesting answers from a guy on Family Feud.
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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!
This ring is another fashionable addition to the fabbed-from-Apple-notebooks line of geek jewelry—if you're around six years old. On the other hand, even a six year old can afford it, since it only costs $4. [Etsy via Shiny Shiny]
Although Apple's iPhone may be feature-packed and great to use, it, like every other product, has limitations. And that's why we're putting it through our Ten Things You Should Know buyer's guide series so new buyers and people who don't live and breathe the iPhone (your parents, your co-workers, or your wife) can be just as well informed as you. Here are the Ten Things You Should Know Before You Buy an iPhone.
1) Not all iPod Accessories and headphones will work with the iPhone: Unless your accessory specifically claims that it works with the iPhone, you're going to have mixed results when you plug in. Some work (but prompt you to turn on Airplane mode), some don't. So far our test show good results.
As for headphones, if you've got an L-shaped plug or a fat plug, you're out of luck. Thanks to the recessed headphone jack, you're going to actually have to buy an adapter to get some of your regular headphones to work with the iPhone.
2) AT&T is Evil: You know this. Being stuck on AT&T for two years is going to be horrible. This is the company that had managers forcing customers to buy accessories with the iPhone just so they could meet their sales quotas. Plus, their reception and customer service leave a lot to be desired.
3) No video recording or MMS: The iPhone's 2-megapixel camera is great if there's enough light, but there's no video recording at all. None. This is odd, since the iPhone has so much video playback capabilities in its iPod "app," but don't expect to make movies with this thing. And since you can't record video, you can't send any video messages (MMS) either.
4) No Instant Messaging: The SMS app may look great with its iChat-esque bubbles, but there's no IM app to be found anywhere. With the Helio Ocean and the Sidekick both featuring on-board multi-client IM apps, and Windows Mobile and Palm smartphones able to add them on later, there's no excuse for not having an IM client.
5) Not for business use: BlackBerry enthusiasts need not apply. In addition to the keyboard being totally different (we're already typing fast with two thumbs, but less "adaptable" people may not pick up on this as fast), there's no push email except for Yahoo Mail. There is Exchange support, but it's just using IMAP access. Good luck getting your IT department to hook this up.
6) It's not a full iPod Replacement, and it has no games: With 4GB or 8GB of storage, this is essentially an iPod nano. It's definitely not an iPod Video, both in terms of storage and functionality. You can watch videos, sure, but there's no TV out, and not nearly enough room to keep all the TV shows and podcasts you keep downloading. Plus, all those 5G iPod games that you thought were going to make it onto the iPhone? Nope. No games at all.
7) It's not a smartphone: As much as Apple wants you to think their "open application development" using webapps is actual apps, it's not. You can get some stuff done using webapps and Safari, but as of right now, support sucks. Until people start developing apps specifically customized for the iPhone's quirks, you won't be doing anything super fancy. And of course there's no way for you to get "real" Cocoa-based apps onto the iPhone.
8) The data connection is slow: Although the iPhone has both EDGE and Wi-Fi, you're probably going to be using EDGE most of the time. Why? Because if you're in Wi-Fi range, you're usually at home or at work, when you've got an actual computer in front of you. When you're outside driving or walking, you'll be on EDGE. If you're on EDGE, expect emails with large attachments and Web pages to download slowly. Unlike other gripes, this is something they can't fix with a software update. Real time traffic is nice though.
9) There's no GPS: The iPhone may have a Google Maps application with turn by turn driving directions, but there's no actual GPS in there. You're going to have find your current location yourself, plus tell the phone exactly when you're turning. Like the data connection, a software update can't fix this.
10) There are no custom ringtones: You can't use your own ringtones (whether they're MP3s, downloaded music, or iTunes tracks) as ringtones for your phone. Luckily for us, since the default ringtones are pretty lousy, custom ringtones may be coming soon.
As you can see, the iPhone has caveats galore. Even though we're still enjoying the iPhone, any prospective buyers should be aware of these limitations before throwing down $500 or $600. Many of these problems (video recording, MMS, Instant Messaging, custom ringtones) can be fixed with a software update, but if any of the other features are important to you, you may have to wait until iPhone 2.0.
