How about Gm make an exclusive deal with Apple?

[CamaroSkooter]

Originally Posted by DiverNB

You don't think a nice touch interface would be a good option addition? I am by no means a an Apple fan boy, but you have to give credit where it is due. The iPhone/iPad/iTouch interface is pretty slick.

No, because I want to drive a Camaro, not a Prius...

[DiverNB]

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

No, because I want to drive a Camaro, not a Prius...

I didn't know a touch interface could make your car a Toyota.

[Tessa]

I like my iPod and all - but I have to say - they do kinda suck like Microsoft...

They change the technology all the time so if you're forced to buy a new one (like I was recently when my 3rd one crapped out) all your old chargers and crap don't charge it anymore so you either go buy all new ones (fck that) or can only charge it through a USB port (thank God the Camaro has one!)....

I'm fine with them making new products to make money - but jesus...what next? I don't get headphones with my iPod unless I buy special ones for it ontop of the price? Have to pay for the manual? Or worse- have to re-purchase all my music all over again....ugh...

[chevydude26]

lots of hate for the apple...i'm more indifferent towards that whole argument...i just want something to compete against the sync and we shouldn't be against technology or advancements in

If we had a system like sync...the majority of people here would probably be bragging about it

The thought of having music and a tom tom app with traffic updates sounds pretty appealing to me...i don't care who does it i just don't want us to be behind what ford is doing...having the option for something like this is always welcome

just like those ice cream companies who have hundreds of flavors...its nice knowing you have the options even though the majority sellers are vanilla chocolate and strawberry

[CamaroSkooter]

Originally Posted by DiverNB

I didn't know a touch interface could make your car a Toyota.

My point was, I didn't buy the Camaro because of all the gadgets and gizmos. I bought it because it's a muscle car and a damn cool looking one.

If I wanted a car packed with technology, I'd by a luxury vehicle or a hybrid. But I don't. I wanted a car to have fun that looks awesome.

The more "stuff" you keep adding to these machines, the more you're just weighing them down and making them into something they're not supposed to be.

Maybe I'm just old school that way

[Captain Awesome]

Originally Posted by Z/28orSs

without the introduction of the ipod apple would be in chaper 7 by now. LOL
no but really the only thing apple has on micosoft is preception

It wasn't the iPlod that did it, because it was an overpriced ripoff of the MP3 players that were invented by Creative Labs and others... their innovation was the draconian iTunes software and the marketing to convince people that it was good. Apple is really good at copying ideas and then convincing sheeple that they invented it.

[Captain Awesome]

Originally Posted by Rollin Thunder

only pc stuff, and only pc hardware. Which is why I went to him for my pc. I buy apple stuff at the apple store in the mall.

So your buddy gets you cheapie PC hardware from unknown sources at lowball prices and you cobble together these components into a homemade computer which is probably using counterfeit chips or overclocked chips...

Then you come here and proclaim your factory made and authorized Mac is better because it "doesn't crash" like your PC.

Does that strike you as a bit of an unfair benchmark?

[Captain Awesome]

Originally Posted by TxHighRoller88

I work for Apple and GM already kinda works with them in a way? If you have the information booklet about the camaro that you get at the dealership there is a picture of an iPod touch and GM had to get permission from Apple to use it lol :p It would be really awsome to see Apple work with Gm sense Microsoft works with Ford. We could call em the iMaro!

Is that chick weaing an Apple Diaper, or does she just have a really big backside?

[chevydude26]

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

Is that chick weaing an Apple Diaper, or does she just have a really big backside?

Love the avatar pic by the way Levin is awesome!

[Rollin Thunder]

Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

So your buddy gets you cheapie PC hardware from unknown sources at lowball prices and you cobble together these components into a homemade computer which is probably using counterfeit chips or overclocked chips...

Then you come here and proclaim your factory made and authorized Mac is better because it "doesn't crash" like your PC.

Does that strike you as a bit of an unfair benchmark?

Its directly from microsoft. Its pretty expensive stuff. He just cut me a deal because were buds. I will never buy store bought windows stuff anymore. Built stuff is the way to go. Any store bought PC in a year was junk. But My mac is still worlds ahead of anything microshaft has.

[Rogue Leader]

Originally Posted by Rollin Thunder

Its directly from microsoft. Its pretty expensive stuff. He just cut me a deal because were buds. I will never buy store bought windows stuff anymore. Built stuff is the way to go. Any store bought PC in a year was junk. But My mac is still worlds ahead of anything microshaft has.

Ok Microsoft does not manufacture or sell hardware (motherboards, memory, sound cards, etc) so I'm calling BS on your buddy getting high end stuff from there. He probably gets OEM equipment that is anywhere from great to barely useable but it all comes in the same package and it can be real cheap.

[justincase_2008]

Yeah MS doesnt make ANY hardware they dont even make the zune that was Toshiba. I bet he goes to newegg

[greenrail]

To me, at least, each system has some virtues and faults. I have a Zune. Like it and use it quite a frequently in my Camaro. To me its easier to program a playlist of favorites and scroll ro advance to whatever I wish to listen to.

Much easier than chasing loose CD's around the floor, seat or any other location in my car.

Now, having said that, I bought an iPad. Yeah, maybe I am an idiot. But, I have found this to be a pretty usefaul tool for handling publications, photos, and web surfing. Yeah, I am a bit disappointed by no Flash player support.

But, like many things in life, I bet this will change also.

Either way, there are passions surrounding each system.

[MontyCarlo]

Never trust Apple with the exclusive rights to anything. They go 1984 when they're in a position of control. Give Apple an agreement, and they'll rig it so your Camaro won't even turn on unless the latest model of iphone is plugged into the USB port.