tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post5841904105445684167..comments2024-03-28T09:19:27.451+00:00Comments on RevK<sup>®</sup>'s ramblings: 2Q or not 2QRevKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-26728968830423881062012-03-18T14:11:54.158+00:002012-03-18T14:11:54.158+00:00the bbc did a documentary on it as part of there s...the bbc did a documentary on it as part of there series secrets of super brands - http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b011cr8hMactasticMendezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122390471870831044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-32542886261980191182012-03-16T19:26:53.598+00:002012-03-16T19:26:53.598+00:00My VAX 4000-500A is as good a space heater today a...My VAX 4000-500A is as good a space heater today as it was when new. It will be outdated not before the Sun becomes a red giant, the oceans boil dry and the atmosphere escapes into space. It also occasionally makes a stellar occasional table.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15776137300261556658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-86816391861340034572012-03-16T15:36:27.468+00:002012-03-16T15:36:27.468+00:00I guess they have enough money and followers to co...I guess they have enough money and followers to count as a church ;-)RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-27784533950085803532012-03-16T15:36:01.297+00:002012-03-16T15:36:01.297+00:00Interesting... Apple, the new religion?Interesting... Apple, the new religion?RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-23005657045307528502012-03-16T15:33:26.583+00:002012-03-16T15:33:26.583+00:00I read in the news not so long ago about a recent ...I read in the news not so long ago about a recent study that discovered that the areas of the brain that are activated when a fan is shown the logo of a much loved brand are the same areas that are activated when religious people are shown powerful religious imagery. Seems that would be the irrational adoration neurons firing ;) Couldn't help but think of that news report when I was reading about the queues for the iPad 3. Don't get me wrong, I think Apple make some great products (I'm typing this on a MacBook Pro), but really?!deebeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08329612063104260550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-63245144280843813882012-03-16T14:17:19.032+00:002012-03-16T14:17:19.032+00:00wow 3am i must admit if i wasnt in university toda...wow 3am i must admit if i wasnt in university today i would of probably headed to an apple store in the wee hours as the banter can often be fun. Is the screen on it nice?MactasticMendezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122390471870831044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-50759524075984843882012-03-16T10:55:55.207+00:002012-03-16T10:55:55.207+00:00No, she gets to have an orc, but a pink cover.No, she gets to have an orc, but a pink cover.RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-16038275804506289592012-03-16T10:34:04.008+00:002012-03-16T10:34:04.008+00:00:-)
Did Apple replace it for her? Am I to guess t...:-)<br /><br />Did Apple replace it for her? Am I to guess that you went down there in the end then? Which one did you go for? 64Gb 3G + WiFi?John Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444885386201987517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-24310547494234996612012-03-16T10:07:09.014+00:002012-03-16T10:07:09.014+00:00Was a short queue in Reading. Though apparently so...Was a short queue in Reading. Though apparently some had been there since 3am!RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-86996243352777542492012-03-16T09:57:42.492+00:002012-03-16T09:57:42.492+00:00If you are getting a new ipad and havent already i...If you are getting a new ipad and havent already i would suggest leaving the apple store and reserver it at john lewis or argos. I reserved one at an argos near me last night so that i could stroll in tomorrow grab a coffee on the way and pick it up without all the fuss and waiting involved with the apple store launchesMactasticMendezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122390471870831044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-48573453248235673362012-03-16T07:20:58.112+00:002012-03-16T07:20:58.112+00:00LOL, nice idea.LOL, nice idea.RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-50725134444665242142012-03-16T07:19:36.484+00:002012-03-16T07:19:36.484+00:00Hmm...
That is one helluva swing from:
"Wel...Hmm...<br /><br />That is one helluva swing from:<br /><br />"Well, I have to put the ADR stuff behind me now" to "Take A&A to ADR and win a free iPad 3"<br /><br />I would propose the equivalent of a 'swear jar' in your office; put £1 in it every time you mention "ADR" (be it IRL, blog, IRC, e-mail, whatever).<br /><br />You'll soon have your new shiny ;-)Terry F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13969846575454712191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-83326607034868327142012-03-16T07:18:51.960+00:002012-03-16T07:18:51.960+00:00Ooops, sorry, it slipped in somehow :-)
Yes, the ...Ooops, sorry, it slipped in somehow :-)<br /><br />Yes, the one person that would not like an orc engraved second hand iPad is my youngest daughter. Guess who managed to have her iPad break recently (out of warranty)...RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-91870996568917021262012-03-15T22:28:10.257+00:002012-03-15T22:28:10.257+00:00No more ADR Adrian, you promised.
I have mine pr...No more ADR Adrian, you promised. <br /><br />I have mine pre-ordered for delivery, but a nice shiny piece of Appleware will help to make you feel better I am sure. Go on, get yourself over there and enjoy it. If nothing else, everyone will marvel at your existing iPad. It's always a crowd pleaser.John Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444885386201987517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-19867429392921999882012-03-15T18:58:00.714+00:002012-03-15T18:58:00.714+00:00This comment has been removed by the author.RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-63605428089754121652012-03-15T18:55:03.730+00:002012-03-15T18:55:03.730+00:00And I don't see a 1DX shipping for at least a ...And I don't see a 1DX shipping for at least a month.RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-85517658595978626302012-03-15T18:54:27.777+00:002012-03-15T18:54:27.777+00:00So that means it is a "new" bit of tech?...So that means it is a "new" bit of tech?RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-54173067974664605912012-03-15T18:49:53.795+00:002012-03-15T18:49:53.795+00:00Aye right. As if you'll not be down there. Exp...Aye right. As if you'll not be down there. Expecting the review tomorrow.<br /><br />I don't understand it - it's only a piece of tech that will be outdated in 12 months.The Driverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04561063207545406257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-22397365557363426522012-03-15T18:47:22.491+00:002012-03-15T18:47:22.491+00:00But it is so shiny!!!But it is so shiny!!!RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-77347750902943263692012-03-15T18:47:06.414+00:002012-03-15T18:47:06.414+00:00No, you are right. Thicker, heavier, better res on...No, you are right. Thicker, heavier, better res on screen and camera, and err. ... .. ... ...RevKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12369263214193333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3993498847203183398.post-87952416767691157852012-03-15T18:45:38.999+00:002012-03-15T18:45:38.999+00:00I don't get what the new one gives you vs. the...I don't get what the new one gives you vs. the old one? Wow, slightly higher rez screen and slightly faster cpu (does the old ipad get maxed out already?)<br /><br />Unless I am missing something, what is so exciting?1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04266030296611845502noreply@blogger.com