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Re: Steam Machine Review

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In article <6uSdncp4RfW2QtnLnZ2dnUU7-VudnZ2d@bresnan.com>, GreyCloud wrote:

> > > > > > > > Sandman:
> > > > > > > > I love to game, and gaming is the only reason
> > > > > > > > to get a PC. Sure, the Steam  Machines are more
> > > > > > > > limited than a PC, but you get that sofa experience so
> > > > > > > > I think  I'll like it.
> > > > > > > 
> > > > > > > chrisv:
> > > > > > > Yeah, I lost my love for PC gaming when it
> > > > > > > went-away from joysticks. I don't like being stuck to
> > > > > > > the desk via the keyboard and mouse.
> > > > > > 
> > > > > > Sandman:
> > > > > > I think it's ok. I have a kickass PC rig that
> > > > > > handles anything, and it's really nice. I don't mind
> > > > > > gaming at the desk. I also have a PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360,
> > > > > > PS3 and WiiU as well :)
> > > > > 
> > > > > GreyCloud:
> > > > > I see on CNN tech page that Tim Cook says the PC
> > > > > is going away. How is Apple going to build iPhone apps
> > > > > without an iMac or Mac Pro?
> > > > 
> > > > Sandman:
> > > > There were a time when people couldn't browse their
> > > > Facebook stream on their phone either.
> > > 
> > > > Whether the PC is going away or not is debatable, but it is
> > > > certainly in decline when people are using mobile units more
> > > > and more.
> > > 
> > > GreyCloud:
> > > Then will apple provide Xcode for the iPhone?
> > 
> > Sandman:
> > Probably not for the iPhone, but for the iPad, sure.
> 
> I got an email ad from Apple about the iPad Pro.  It looks nice, but
> if  Tim Cook is going to kill off the iMac line, they'll need a new
> Xcode  for the iPad Pro to develop for the iPhone and other iOS
> devices.

Or for the iPad, period. This is what we've been saying. Why are you repeating 
yourself.

And Apple will "kill off the iMac" when it isn't selling any longer. When or if 
this will happen is anyone's guess.

Xcode (or similar) for the iPad will happen when the iPad as a device is more 
commonplace replacement for a laptop/desktop computer for developers.

Theses events aren't linked. 

-- 
Sandman

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Steam Machine Review cc <scatnubbs@hotmail.com> - 2015-11-10 04:41 -0800
  Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 08:28 -0500
    Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 14:00 +0000
      Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 10:40 -0500
  Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 14:06 +0000
    Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 14:16 +0000
      Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 15:36 +0000
        Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-10 09:49 -0600
          Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 15:58 +0000
            Re: Steam Machine Review Steve Carroll <fretwizzer@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 08:04 -0800
              Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 16:54 +0000
          Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-10 11:20 -0500
          Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 21:36 +0000
            Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 22:18 +0000
            Re: Steam Machine Review GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-10 16:34 -0700
              Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-11 07:44 +0000
                Re: Steam Machine Review GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-11 14:12 -0700
                Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd  E Parsons <lloydp21@live.com> - 2015-11-11 15:18 -0600
                Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-12 09:31 +0000
                Re: Steam Machine Review GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 11:49 -0700
                Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-13 11:44 +0000
        Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 15:56 +0000
          Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 21:38 +0000
            Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 22:16 +0000
              Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-10 23:11 +0000
                Re: Steam Machine Review Lloyd Parsons <lloydp211@gmail.com> - 2015-11-10 23:29 +0000
                Re: Steam Machine Review Sandman <mr@sandman.net> - 2015-11-11 07:43 +0000
                Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-11 07:29 -0600
                Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-11 07:33 -0600
                Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-11 07:37 -0600
                Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-11 09:17 -0500
                Re: Steam Machine Review "Ezekiel" <zeke@nosuchemail.com> - 2015-11-11 10:01 -0500
                Re: Steam Machine Review Slimer <.m@nsn.s> - 2015-11-11 10:43 -0500
                Re: I'm not a fan of 3D games, but I love my high_DPI, IPS 4K monitor. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 11:49 -0700
                Re: I don't want a hologram in my room. GreyCloud <cumulus@mist.com> - 2015-11-12 16:13 -0700
                Re: Steam Machine Review JEDIDIAH <jedi@nomad.mishnet> - 2015-11-13 12:41 -0600
                Re: Steam Machine Review chrisv <chrisv@nospam.invalid> - 2015-11-16 08:24 -0600

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