Rumor: Apple to Hold New iPad Event October 22

People hate Apple for being smug conditioning people that everything they do is perfect and for spreading FUD, not for it being a rich company.

11686126 said:

It's funny how a lot of people in the technology community hate Apple, but Apple is one of the most valuable countries in the world. It's like the nerd being upset someone else took his crush to homecoming.

Apple isn't a country, though I'm sure they've considered buying a small independent nation and planting their HQ there to avoid US tax laws.

Tech people hate Apple because somehow they bought into the hype that Google is looking out for them with Android. It's sad really since Samsung and Google are just as bad as Apple when it comes to spreading FUD.

11686126 said:

It's funny how a lot of people in the technology community hate Apple, but Apple is one of the most valuable countries in the world. It's like the nerd being upset someone else took his crush to homecoming.

11686409 said:

Tech people hate Apple because somehow they bought into the hype that Google is looking out for them with Android. It's sad really since Samsung and Google are just as bad as Apple when it comes to spreading FUD.

Less to do with that than the fact that Apple continuously releases sub-par products and overcharges for them, copies other products and then claims innovation, and tries to patent troll their competition instead of making competitive products. It also has to do with the fact that Lord Jobs was basically an egomaniac who treated his employees like dirt and was known to throw fits when he didn't get his way.

In addition, the majority of people who buy Apple products only do so to make a "mee too" fashion statement and are relatively ignorant about the product aside from the fact that they know its "cool" and what everyone else has. Apple knows this and that's why they include things like stickers with their product.They want you to put that logo on your bumper where others can see it. It's also why they make a big deal out of the mindless sheep standing in line outside of the stores to be the first to have them. That's not about quality, that's about proving something socially.

People that like their Apple devices will be excited, people that have Android/Windows Mobile devices will not care. Have an iPhone, very happy with my iPhone. Had an iPad2, was very happy with my iPad but really need any for day to day stuff so I sold it. The newest iPads won't have a niche in my life, but I know plenty of people who are excited to upgrade their older iPads assuming the price and quality is right. Here's what everyone is predicting and they're most likely correct:

iPad Mini will swap to retina display - close to/higher than 1080p res. It will more than likely switch to the iPhone5C's design scheme/color options.

iPad will upgrade processor, come with a biometric scanner and change design elements to resemble the iPhone 5S. Per usual, it will become a little thinner, a little lighter and the battery life will slightly improve.

Doubtful they're ready to unveil the iWatch or the iTV, but it could be something they're going to use as a surprise. Lord knows I am sure they're tired of seeing the Samsung Galaxy Gear commercials without having some kind of retort and they could take a serious chunk out of the Xbox One sales by creating a new TV watching experience.

That's my guess

11686528 said:

11686126 said:

It's funny how a lot of people in the technology community hate Apple, but Apple is one of the most valuable countries in the world. It's like the nerd being upset someone else took his crush to homecoming.

11686409 said:

Tech people hate Apple because somehow they bought into the hype that Google is looking out for them with Android. It's sad really since Samsung and Google are just as bad as Apple when it comes to spreading FUD.

Less to do with that than the fact that Apple continuously releases sub-par products and overcharges for them, copies other products and then claims innovation, and tries to patent troll their competition instead of making competitive products. It also has to do with the fact that Lord Jobs was basically an egomaniac who treated his employees like dirt and was known to throw fits when he didn't get his way.

In addition, the majority of people who buy Apple products only do so to make a "mee too" fashion statement and are relatively ignorant about the product aside from the fact that they know its "cool" and what everyone else has. Apple knows this and that's why they include things like stickers with their product.They want you to put that logo on your bumper where others can see it. It's also why they make a big deal out of the mindless sheep standing in line outside of the stores to be the first to have them. That's not about quality, that's about proving something socially.

Written like a true android fan boy. Anyone who buys an Apple product is automatically a mindless drone who buys whatever Apple sells. This is a common theme spread around by fandroids. As IT professional myself I love technology and I have purchased and tried a lot of devices from a lot of different companies and I completely disagree with your opinion that Apple released inferior hardware. In my experience their overall hardware packages is far Superior to the offerings from most Android devices. You can't just look at some spec's and numbers giving you have to take the whole device in account from materials used, craftsmanship, etc. It has been proven time and time again through various benchmarks that iphones and ipad's outperform androids with superior specs. I have been using a Nexus 7 at work lately and it is a nice feeling device at a great price but the user experience is still way behind an ipad.