Apple

[StevePerryHair]

Besh, I think the girl in your av has outgrown her shirt.

Is that a complaint , kind Sir !?

No, not a bit. Keep it on there as a reminder of how lucky we are that we can afford clothes that fit. I say keep that av forever.

Good thing we can afford pants with zippers too, huh??

[Rick]

Besh, I think the girl in your av has outgrown her shirt.

Is that a complaint , kind Sir !?

No, not a bit. Keep it on there as a reminder of how lucky we are that we can afford clothes that fit. I say keep that av forever.

Good thing we can afford pants with zippers too, huh??

I don't know if her zipper is broke or she's just outgrown those too.

[StevePerryHair]

Besh, I think the girl in your av has outgrown her shirt.

Is that a complaint , kind Sir !?

No, not a bit. Keep it on there as a reminder of how lucky we are that we can afford clothes that fit. I say keep that av forever.

Good thing we can afford pants with zippers too, huh??

I don't know if her zipper is broke or she's just outgrown those too.

yeah, laying down to button that button with that huge gut of hers would have been too much, huh?

[Rockindeano]

I don't think the Beatles will ever be on iTunes.

Well, B, you're wrong. It is the Beatles. Wow, just wow.

[Rick]

I don't think the Beatles will ever be on iTunes.

Well, B, you're wrong. It is the Beatles. Wow, just wow.

I think it's the wave of the future. Not sure how far down the road it is, but I'll bet the day is coming when music will no longer be sold on physical media.

[Behshad]

yep, beatles....

[StevePerryHair]

yep, beatles....

Are you kidding? What am I missing. Why is that such a big deal?

[FinnFreak]

yep, beatles....

Are you kidding? What am I missing. Why is that such a big deal?

Looking at how many lawsuits Apple Corps have thrown at Apple Computer over the years & how much money they've had to pay... I think it's pretty amazing Steve Jobs succeeded to get the Beatles catalog on iTunes.

...back in 1984, when I got my first CD player - many laughed, that it's a complete waste of money: it would NEVER replace vinyl... hah.

People WILL buy the same thing over and over and over again... it's about convenience.


John -

[StevePerryHair]

I guess I'm just not getting why the Beatles thing is so exciting as to build up a surprise situation. Any Beatles fans would already have the cd's I would think, after all these years. Honestly, I assumed they were already on iTunes

[Ehwmatt]

I guess I'm just not getting why the Beatles thing is so exciting as to build up a surprise situation. Any Beatles fans would already have the cd's I would think, after all these years. Honestly, I assumed they were already on iTunes

Yeah I don't get it either Lynn. I have all their stuff anyway... in fact, I really need to go through my iPod and delete the duplicate songs I have because of all the Beatles remasters, box sets, and all that I have loaded on there.

[FinnFreak]

I guess I'm just not getting why the Beatles thing is so exciting as to build up a surprise situation. Any Beatles fans would already have the cd's I would think, after all these years. Honestly, I assumed they were already on iTunes

Nah, there are still plenty of artists who refuse to have their music in digital distribution - they want a better cut of the profits.

The Beatles thing is for iTunes to drum more hype about the fact of having over 70% of the digital sales.

Even as recorded-music sales have plummeted, the Beatles have remained one of the most reliable franchises in the business. In 2009, 39 years after breaking up, they sold the third-highest number of albums of any act in the U.S., according to Nielsen SoundScan, with 3.3 million copies sold.

The Beatles aren't the only big iTunes holdout. AC/DC, Bob Seger and Kid Rock all have withheld their music from the online store. Other longtime digital wallflowers such as Metallica and Led Zeppelin have relented in recent years.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142 ... 5816.html#

John -

[brywool]

Wow, amazing that they finally did the ITunes thing. To those of you that don't get the Beatles- oh well.

[S2M]

Wow, amazing that they finally did the ITunes thing. To those of you that don't get the Beatles- oh well.

I like the Beatles...I just don't happen to think they are the end all-be all in music. ALOT of filler on their albums.

[brywool]

Wow, amazing that they finally did the ITunes thing. To those of you that don't get the Beatles- oh well.

I like the Beatles...I just don't happen to think they are the end all-be all in music. ALOT of filler on their albums.

they have less filler on their albums than ANY band I can think of, but different strokes fer different folks.
Pretty much, every song they did (with a few exceptions) are known by most people.
They were the best pop songwriters in history. They're cited as an influence by pretty much every band and artist out there.
Looking back 50 years later, sure, you can put it through the hindsight filter- but really- how many artists from that long ago are still
played everywhere in the world? How many artists from that long ago are even remembered?

Why am I explaining The Beatles in a Melodic Rock Group? Silly me. And now back to discussions regarding "Winger"

[StevePerryHair]

Wow, amazing that they finally did the ITunes thing. To those of you that don't get the Beatles- oh well.

I didn't say I don't get the Beatles!! I just didn't get he hoopla surrounding this. I've never been a crazed fan, but I don't hate them. My kids have the Beatles for rock band and play all the time! My 11 year old walks around singing the Walrus now I grew up with it more as my parents generation I guess.

[Behshad]

Wow, amazing that they finally did the ITunes thing. To those of you that don't get the Beatles- oh well.

Oh I get the Beatles alright,,, 4 stoned punks, writing some of the most overrated and cheeesy songs ever and made millions of off it. Genius if you ask me.
I just dont get the people who go all crazy about their stuff. Sure at the time maybe cool for those of you old enough to remember it and being stoned while enjoying their "music"....

then again, thats how people of current generation look at me and those who enjoy 80s music

[brywool]

Wow, amazing that they finally did the ITunes thing. To those of you that don't get the Beatles- oh well.

Oh I get the Beatles alright,,, 4 stoned punks, writing some of the most overrated and cheeesy songs ever and made millions of off it. Genius if you ask me.
I just dont get the people who go all crazy about their stuff. Sure at the time maybe cool for those of you old enough to remember it and being stoned while enjoying their "music"....

then again, thats how people of current generation look at me and those who enjoy 80s music

You don't know your history dude. The Beatles "Stoned Period" was actually about 2-3 years in the latter half of their career. They had already been huge sellers and had written some of their best stuff in the pre-drug years and had taken over the world BEFORE drugs. By the time they were about 28 and the Beatles split, they'd done pretty much everything a musical act could do. That's pretty friggin' brilliant.
You have to put it into the context of what was before them and what they did that nobody else did.

Like trying to explain colors to a blind person, er, I mean a stoned blind person

[Behshad]

Wow, amazing that they finally did the ITunes thing. To those of you that don't get the Beatles- oh well.

Oh I get the Beatles alright,,, 4 stoned punks, writing some of the most overrated and cheeesy songs ever and made millions of off it. Genius if you ask me.
I just dont get the people who go all crazy about their stuff. Sure at the time maybe cool for those of you old enough to remember it and being stoned while enjoying their "music"....

then again, thats how people of current generation look at me and those who enjoy 80s music

You don't know your history dude. The Beatles "Stoned Period" was actually about 2-3 years in the latter half of their career. They had already been huge sellers and had written some of their best stuff in the pre-drug years and had taken over the world BEFORE drugs. By the time they were about 28 and the Beatles split, they'd done pretty much everything a musical act could do. That's pretty friggin' brilliant.
You have to put it into the context of what was before them and what they did that nobody else did.

Like trying to explain colors to a blind person, er, I mean a stoned blind person

Im colorblind , why dont you take me for a ride in your yellow submarine?

[conversationpc]

they have less filler on their albums than ANY band I can think of, but different strokes fer different folks.
Pretty much, every song they did (with a few exceptions) are known by most people.

"The White Album" is half filler. If they'd have tossed out half of those tracks and kept it shorter, it'd be much better.

That being said, why did Apple have to do this. As someone on Facebook mentioned, can't people just rip their Beatles CDs to MP3 and load them on their iPod that way?

[brywool]

they have less filler on their albums than ANY band I can think of, but different strokes fer different folks.
Pretty much, every song they did (with a few exceptions) are known by most people.

"The White Album" is half filler. If they'd have tossed out half of those tracks and kept it shorter, it'd be much better.

That being said, why did Apple have to do this. As someone on Facebook mentioned, can't people just rip their Beatles CDs to MP3 and load them on their iPod that way?

anybody can RIP any band meaning "Why is there iTunes at all?". The White album is one album and even most of the filler is better than most stuff out there. Some of it's crap (revolution #9), some of it was covered by a lot of people (Helter Skelter). One man's 'filler' is another guy's favorite track. Helter Skelter is my favorite track there, but a lot would consider it filler.
Talk about filler, put on Trial by Fire. One great track and the rest filler. Way boring album.

[Don]

Hasn't everyone already downloaded the FLAC versions of the Beatles Discography from Pirate Bay anyway?

[Behshad]

Hasn't everyone already downloaded the FLAC versions of the Beatles Discography from Pirate Bay anyway?

Id get rid of that avatar if I were you.©opy rights infrigment

[Don]

Hasn't everyone already downloaded the FLAC versions of the Beatles Discography from Pirate Bay anyway?

Id get rid of that avatar if I were you.©opy rights infrigment

I'm not everybody (or am I?).

[Saint John]

By Gabriel Madway and Alexei Oreskovic SAN FRANCISCO, March 2 (Reuters) -

A thin but energetic Steve motherfucking Jobs made a surprise return to the spotlight on Wednesday, taking the stage to unveil Apple Inc's new iPad and drawing a standing ovation. The Silicon Valley legend has been out on medical leave since late January and his reappearance, in trademark turtleneck and jeans, bolstered Apple shares and reassured investors and fans worried about his health. Defying speculation in some tabloid reports that he was seriously ailing, Jobs took swipes at rivals and mocked competing tablet computers. Striding back and forth across the stage at the Yerba Buena Center, Jobs spoke passionately about the iPad 2's features as No. 2 and heir apparent Tim Cook looked on. The $499 device is thinner than the iPhone 4, twice as fast as the last tablet, camera-equipped, and ships March 11 in the United States and March 25 in 26 more countries. The surprisingly fast roll-out highlights the fierce competition in the tablet market. "We've been working on this product for a while and I just didn't want to miss today," Jobs told a packed auditorium in San Francisco with his characteristic flair and energy. A relaxed-looking Jobs lingered near the theater stage for more than 20 minutes after the show wrapped up, chatting amiably with acquaintances and Apple employees. In the run-up to the event, there had been almost as much speculation about whether Jobs would appear as there was about the device itself. Jobs, who has been treated for a rare form of pancreatic cancer, remains on medical leave for an undisclosed condition. An Apple spokesman referred questions about his medical leave back to Jobs' statement in January that he planned to remain involved in major strategic decisions for the company. His appearance on Wednesday comes at a critical moment. Apple is launching the next generation of its ground-breaking tablet computer just as its main adversaries are releasing their first such devices. "Steve Jobs is the most important asset for Apple without a doubt and that's why investors are so curious about whether he will remain and continue to have an impact," said Robert Lutts, chief investment officer at Cabot Money Management. "The stock went up after his appearance but not as much as it normally would if Apple had a fully healthy CEO." IPAD 2 ARRIVES NEXT WEEK The iPad 2 goes on sale at AT&T Inc and Verizon Wireless, and at $499 is about $100 cheaper than Motorola Mobility's Xoom. Its shares slid 4 percent. Avian Securities analyst Matthew Thornton said Motorola investors were concerned by both its earlier-than-expected release and its still-aggressive pricing. "The hardware is as good as anything on the market, the price is still very aggressive, and the software just buries the competition," said Gartner analyst Van Baker. "They're still the guys to beat by a large margin." "This does serious damage to the competitors in the market. Xoom now looks like an extraordinarily expensive tablet, and the HP tablet looks under-featured." Apple sold nearly 15 million iPads in nine months of 2010, two or three times as many as analysts had predicted. The company is expected to sell 30 million or more this year, which would generate close to $20 billion in sales. That is despite a growing cast of competitors like Motorola, Research in Motion and Hewlett-Packard Co. Shares of Cupertino, California-based Apple were up 1.2 percent at $353.44 on Nasdaq late Wednesday afternoon. "It's pretty positive. It's definitely a sign that he's in good enough health," said Vijay Rakesh at Sterne Agee. Tablets are seen as a must-have device for consumers and many businesses over the next few years. Analysts expect the market to surge to more than 50 million units this year, and 200 million units by 2015. As in the smartphone market, Apple's chief rival is expected to be Google Inc's Android platform, which is free to license and is being used on a number of tablets. The iPad, along with the iPhone, is expected to fuel Apple's growth over the next several years. The two product lines already make up more than half the company's revenue. Apple's products tend to be priced at a premium to its rivals, but the iPad has been priced aggressively low versus the competition, both to dominate the market and because the company can leverage its own retail network and pre-bought manufacturing capacity. That has pinched the company's margins, a problem Apple seems happy to live with if the tablet can deliver such startling growth. A longer-term problem might be the question of who might replace Jobs were he to step down -- Cook is the favorite for the top job and has been running Apple in his boss's absence. But for now, concerns that Jobs might have to exit -- stirred by sensationalist and unsubstantiated tabloid reports -- appear to be allayed by Wednesday's proceedings. "Investors know his illness is pretty serious, but it's comforting to know that while he's in his supposed leave of absence, he's still involved," said Capital Advisors Growth Fund co-manager Channing Smith. "The new product looks good and the key is they continue to innovate, which is what we want to watch rather than looking at Steve Jobs." Apple shares rose 0.8 percent to close at $352.12 on Nasdaq.