←back to thread

1704 points ardit33 | 1 comments | | HN request time: 0s | source
Show context
Findeton ◴[] No.24148096[source]
I don't think this should be regulated at all. Apple should be able to impose their rules in their systems. Let's be clear about this, if people are choosing to buy these black-box closed handheld computing devices, there are consequences that come with that choice.
replies(11): >>24148148 #>>24148211 #>>24148254 #>>24148467 #>>24148471 #>>24148841 #>>24149255 #>>24149693 #>>24149743 #>>24149892 #>>24150025 #
pier25 ◴[] No.24148254[source]
I disagree.

The model makes sense for a console, as it's a very specialized device. A smartphone or a tablet are much closer to a general computing device. How many times has Apple said the iPad is a laptop replacement?

replies(2): >>24148331 #>>24150125 #
grawprog ◴[] No.24148331[source]
I disagree it makes sense on a console.

Phones can be used to:

-communicate

-consume media

-browse the web

-play games

Consoles can be used to:

-play games

-consume media

-browse the web

-communicate

I fail to see the difference to be honest.

replies(6): >>24148529 #>>24148583 #>>24148591 #>>24148679 #>>24148714 #>>24158608 #
1. whywhywhywhy ◴[] No.24158608[source]
Why is a computer different then? Would a MacBook Pro that had the same restrictions be acceptable?