That is because each component cost is driven by volume. If Apple can use common components across all platforms or sizes, their material cost is much lower. This allows them to keep the MSRP down too. I think the assumption is, if it works on the 13", it works on the 17", even though it might not be optimized for…

My thought exactly... Extremely tacky.

The article was good. Since I'm already in the market for the next gen Pro, I had already looked up lifecycle info, etc, so nothing earth shattering to me. However, the whole comment about an iPhone being able to blow you was just tacky, even though it made the point.

I don't see the industry going away altogether. Eight billion is still a lot of cash. I would say that you will probably see the industry become more efficient, in a number of ways. More of the cash might even end up in the pockets of the artist. I could see the number of companies dwindling, and maybe new…

Yeah baby! Do I make you randy? Do I?

Man, for the sake of Steve, Apple and the rest of the tech world, I hope they're wrong. I wish you a quick and full recovery Steve.

This is the first MK game I've been excited about in many years. Maybe I will break down and buy this one!

ditto. Those were very well choreographed... Plus, the girls were hot!

If that's what's used on the iPhone 3 or 4, I would say no. I used to have a 3 and have had a 4 since launch, never w a screen protector or any problems. I do use a case that creates a bit of a screen standoff for when I lay the phone down, and I keep my phone in a the same pocket all the time, with no other…

Have you tried it? I have. It's not perfect, for sure. Games like this, in particular. Still, they can be fun. I think a couple of factors affect play in this regard quite a bit... Hand size and screen size/resolution. My kids love it when I hand them my iPhone. A lower resolution and/or smaller display may or…

Well put. Opinions aside, there's little difference in how the two groups impact the earth. We all use the same resources and have similar lifestyles. I for one believe in creation, but that should not imply that I don't care about the earth or conservation, but I'm not going to trade in my SUV for a bicycle, nor…

@Mohammed Arabiat: Yes? [smiles nervously]

@maximus10: Alright, I will cool the jets. I did get a little worked up there, didn't I? :)

@Maxx Cracker — sponsored by Peniston Oils: That is one sexy Azcrak. Get it... Az-crack?!

Okay, I know there are some ugly cars out there, but no other car ever made me think "bleh" like the Ford Tempo, every time I saw one!

If Epic likes it, I like it! I never thought a portable, non-phone would get me excited... I was wrong!

Isn't AlJazeera a terrorist run "news" org? Will this app turn our phones into little IED's? :)

@maximus10: Oh yeah, one more thing... If the walker couldn't get them into space, they would just shop it into a photo from Star Trek or something.

@maximus10: I have no idea what "noddles" are. If you meant noodles, I'm pretty sure foods weren't historically protected IP. It would be like saying no one but France can make bread.

Wow. Why? Can't they do anything without stealing?