This week on Gearlog Radio we discuss Apple's recall of 1.8 million batteries, and we speculate about what vendor might be next. Then we dig into Apple's $100 million payout to Creative for patent rights to elements used in the iPod interface. Digital camera lead analyst Terry Sullivan has the scoop on a host of digital camera launches, including the hot new Canon Rebel XTi. Plus, Jen Deleo road tests Nokia's free, public WiFi service in New York City parks.
Yay! I'm wanted! Happy birthday! Also, to the point of the Apple battery recall, I think the cult of the Mac might have a bit more sway over customer opinion when it comes to Apple; Dell's stock didn't dip quite as hard as Sony's did when their recall was announced, and it looks like Sony took the brunt of Apple's announcement at the same time. I think Apple's going to be able to deflect a lot of the bad press and it'll hit Sony square in the face, and Apple fans will be more than happy to point out in any "hah-it happens to Apple laptops too!" thread that might appear that this is all Sony's fault. The big hit this might make for Apple is that it happened in literally 24 hours of their settlement with Creative, but I think we all know how everyone feels about THAT. That being said, I need to send in my MBP's batteries. Great job you guys! And for the record: I can't think of a decent use for the Egokast either. Really, it's neat, but silly. ;)
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August 25, 2006 5:13 PM
Yay! I'm wanted! Happy birthday! Also, to the point of the Apple battery recall, I think the cult of the Mac might have a bit more sway over customer opinion when it comes to Apple; Dell's stock didn't dip quite as hard as Sony's did when their recall was announced, and it looks like Sony took the brunt of Apple's announcement at the same time. I think Apple's going to be able to deflect a lot of the bad press and it'll hit Sony square in the face, and Apple fans will be more than happy to point out in any "hah-it happens to Apple laptops too!" thread that might appear that this is all Sony's fault. The big hit this might make for Apple is that it happened in literally 24 hours of their settlement with Creative, but I think we all know how everyone feels about THAT. That being said, I need to send in my MBP's batteries. Great job you guys! And for the record: I can't think of a decent use for the Egokast either. Really, it's neat, but silly. ;)