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Re: Will Apple’s ‘Netbook’ be open or closed?

Fanfoot — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:27:59 -0000

It will be closed.

I think they're probably getting pretty used to the BILLION DOLLAR sales over at the iPhone app store. Not that this thing will be as big a hit, but still, they can take a cut of every application they sell if its closed. Which they can't if its open.

If they're locking down the headphones on the freaking iPod flea to get their cut, I don't see how you can think otherwise.

That said, it depends on the form factor. If its a big iPod Touch, then it will be closed. If its a netbook, with a keyboard (even if its a convertible), then its more likely to be open. If its a MID with a big touchscreen and some kind of mini-keyboard on its face... well, it won't be that...

Re: Will Apple’s ‘Netbook’ be open or closed?

Adore — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:30:53 -0000

I think it won't be closed...

Re: Will Apple’s ‘Netbook’ be open or closed?

Ben Werdmuller — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:11:24 -0000

I'd be inclined to agree, and wouldn't be at all surprised if it actually ran iPhone-compatible apps. (Wasn't there a rumour about a larger iPhone a while back?)

While the Macs are actual computers with serious capabilities, the Apple consumer devices have been made as friendly as possible for non-technical users by eliminating anything that might require any real configuration or installation. The upshot is a very closed box, which is an anathema to someone like me but very useful for someone who doesn't want to deal with the faff of a "real" computer on a secondary device.