People in the computing industry 'copy' ideas a lot, it helps for the industry to be more innovative, though we are a bit up tight about patenting etc.
Microsoft have stolen from Apple, Microsoft paid Apple's debt off - Apple are a good company and come up with some good hardware and technology, stolen or not stolen. As does Microsoft, even if it's reputation is a lack stability, despite how true or untrue it is.
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What did Apple invent "brilliantly" as you say? The iPod? Not an original idea."
I think (remember I'm using the word 'think' here, so my statement might not be accurate) that Apple are guys responsible for Firewire and Wi-fi. The iPod, well it's not an invention, but their own version of the Mp3 player.
I see the main problem people have with the MacBook air is price, which is understandable, I wouldn't buy it unless I could afford it and find it useful. I think it'd be nice to have a light MacBook to carry with me for presentations and lectures, especially considering I walk everywhere, my laptop does put a strain on my shoulder with all my uni other stuff. At the same time as a student, it's lack of 'usefulness' is the price, it's £100 cheaper than a Mac Pro which are much more powerful.
So I imagine it's designed for business types, the kind that can splash out on something that's convenient...it might be a good thing to help present designs, ideas, business solutions and other things to do with work. I don't see the MacBook air being for anything casual.
It takes blood and guts to be this cool, but I'm still just a cliche
