one.point.zero - Colin O'Brien's weblog
August 31 2008
Steve Jobs is not the Pope
A Wired article says Apple’s loyal fans, and even casual users, have come to identify so strongly with Apple’s high-end, individualistic vibe that they’re willing to look the other way when things don’t work.
It may be true, but it’s been the opposite for me. The more time passes, the more I find their products lack the quality control they used to have, even the operating system. I no longer recommend them to people who ask for my opinion for fear of getting hit with the backlash.
Not that the alternatives are much better, it’s more akin to choosing the least worse solution, but I just don’t get involved in other people’s choices.
January 22 2008
Amusing account of last week’s Apple keynote.
August 22 2007
I’m not one for screensavers, but polar clock has got me mesmerised.
From the look of things, Mobistar may be the operator that brings the iPhone to the Belgian market. Locking phones to operators is illegal here though so I’m curious to see how that one will play out.
June 12 2007
My feelings exactly after the Apple announcements yesterday. And Safari 3 beta was uninstalled within 5 minutes after failing to open a single web page.
May 28 2007
Apple should let you enter your VAT number when you order online so you don’t have to order by phone and speak to unwelcoming French people
May 03 2007
Translation of the PR-speak in Steve Jobs’ latest “a greener Apple” article.
May 02 2007
Steve Jobs responds to the Greenpeace campaign against Apple.
April 30 2007
Why Apple is bad for design.
March 11 2007
Interesting insight into how top spots get bartered on the iTunes music store.
February 28 2007
You’ve seen the iPhone TV advert, now identify the movies.
February 24 2007
Great idea: the notMac challenge. I’d gladly get rid of .mac but I’m stuck with it for easy syncing between my macs.
February 16 2007
Warning, nerd humour ahead: Gates vs. Jobs
January 11 2007
The EPA says Greenpeace’s assessment of Apple’s green credentials is flawed. They’re not that bad (but could still do way better).
January 09 2007
Attention to detail on Apple's iPhone“I actually have a photographer's loupe that I use to look to make sure every pixel is right”
October 29 2006
Greenpeace get kicked out of Apple Mac Expo in London with the “green my apple” campaign.
September 27 2006
I love my Mac. I just wish it came in green.
September 22 2006
If you’re using a laptop, chances are you’ve got a big pile of toxins sitting on your knees.
August 27 2006
How electronics companies fare on their environmental policies. Clean your act up Apple!
July 03 2006
Interesting comparison of macs’ power consumption in different modes. A dual G5 still pulls 3.2 W when powered down! This comforts me in my use of powerstrips to switch everything off at night or when not in use.
A dashboard widget for Lost fans. You too can be a Dharma initiative test subject.
June 30 2006
Ceci n’est pas un Mac.
June 17 2006
You may want to avoid getting your mac repaired at Cami in Brussels. It’s not the first time I hear stories like that.