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Cipro Warning May Be 'Overreaction': Local Doctors Say Antibiotic Safe If Used Properly
By Melissa McEver, The Brownsville Herald, Texas
Jul. 18–Rio Grande Valley physicians say they still plan to prescribe the antibiotic Cipro and similar drugs despite a federal government's warning that the medicines could cause tendon infections and rupture.
If used properly and sparingly, Cipro and other antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones are safe for most patients, doctors said.
"I'm very comfortable prescribing it," said Dr. Bruce Leibert, Harlingen family practice physician. "I have yet to hear of any tendon effects on adults … and we've had very good successes with it."
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered drug manufacturers to add a "black-box warning" to these antibiotics, advising patients about the risk of tendon problems. The fluoroquinolones already carried a warning about this possible side effect, but FDA officials felt the warning needed to be stronger, the agency said in a news release.
Consumer group Public Citizen filed a lawsuit against the FDA in January, calling for the agency to strengthen its warnings against fluoroquinolones. In its lawsuit, the group said "a simple non-bolded warning buried in the list of possible adverse reactions to fluoroquinolones has proved inadequate.
"Fluoroquinolone-induced tendon injuries continue to occur at an alarming rate," the lawsuit said.
A Brownsville physician said he thought the FDA's decision to add a black-box warning "might be an overreaction."
"If (the antibiotic) is used the way it should be used, it shouldn't harm anyone," said pediatrician Dr. Jorge Dominguez, who prescribes the drug occasionally for teenagers older than 14. "I'll continue to use it when it's needed, which is seldom."
Cipro is an effective antibiotic for urinary tract infections and illnesses that don't respond to other antibiotics, local doctors said.
Doctors said they don't prescribe the medication for children, patients who are taking steroid drugs or athletes.
The FDA said the risk of tendon rupture also is greater in people older than 60 and in patients who have received organ transplants.
Cipro isn't as effective as other antibiotics for the types of infections seen in this region, said Dr. Lorenzo Pelly, Brownsville internal medicine specialist. Pelly more often prescribes Levaquin, another fluoroquinolone. Pelly considers it a safe drug and has never seen adverse effects in patients, he said.
"I've prescribed it to family members," Pelly said.
Leibert said he'll advise patients of the medications' risks, and suggests that patients talk to their doctors about any concerns. But for patients with a persistent infection, sometimes this type of antibiotic is the best answer, he said.
"I won't be abandoning (these antibiotics) anytime soon," Leibert said.
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The Runnin Royals dug out of a surprising early hole before using free throws to ice their sixth straight win over rival Bridgewater, a 77-67 decision Wednesday night in Harrisonburg. Eastern Mennonite's men have now won 11 of their last 12 meetings with their rivals. The two teams will meet again in Bridgewater on Feb. 18, the second-t ...More


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Sam Fisher is back in Splinter Cell Conviction for iPhone and iPod Touch. Having played the original way back when on the Xbox, it was interesting see how the game has matured years later on the iPhone. The game has morphed into more of a run n' gun type of game. Yes, you still have to try to be stealthy, but not like the games of old. If you feel like it, just walk right in and start shooting. I actually like this as it gives you a choice in play style; covert or action.
Sam is out for revenge to find out who has killed his daughter; basically, he doesn't care who or what gets in his way to uncover the truth. The game spans 13 levels in 8 different locations and with this mobile iteration of the franchise you get some new gameplay mechanics. First, you are given icons next to cover you can run to. Simply tap the in screen action icon and Sam will run and cover to that location. You can do this successively assuming there is an "icon" to run to.
Next, you get a nifty after shadow that appears on screen to indicate where the enemy thinks you are, or your last known location to them. This adds a fantastic play mechanic that is horribly underutilized. It would have been great to throw small objects or something and cause the enemy to head towards that location. Instead it is used only when you are detected and enemies will head to that area.
You are also given the ability, albeit only in certain situations, to target multiple enemies to take them out with a single button press. Regretfully, you can't use this any time you want, only in certain situations. This is the biggest downside to Splinter Cell Conviction, its restrictiveness. The game plays well, look gorgeous and is fun, but is hampered by the inability to use some of these cool play mechanics on the users terms. It is this flaw that prevents this title from being the near perfect game it so wants to be.
Should you get Splinter Cell Conviction? Good question. If you are a casual gamer looking for a little stealth action, then yes, you can't go wrong. If you are a hardcore gamer, the limitations might prove a little frustrating. For me, I like it and will continue to play it, but I will always be wishing I has complete control over Sam. Check the video and screens after the break!
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction is now available in the App Store for $9.99. Stealth action has finally made it to the iPhone. I have not had too much time with the title, but it looks and controls great.
The game has Sam Fisher is back in his first foray on the iPhone. Controls are standard fanfare, virtual joystick on the left and action buttons that change dynamically based on the situation on the right. The duck and cover mechanics are fun and there are lots of new mechanics such as a white shadow that appears indicating Sam's last known position to the enemy. This comes in very handy for strategically dodging the bad guys. The views are sweet and frame-rate is good. I will be reviewing this game soon, but for now, enjoy a couple screenshots from early in the game and the official trailer after the break!
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Bought the card but can't find the words? Romantic cards are just too commercial these days. Here are some examples of what to write on Valentines card, so you can say more than just Happy Valentines Day!
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I know I only brush sometimes
I know I could do the dishes more
But I don't know how you still love me
Happy Valentines Day!
Sample 2: For the clichéd but well meaning
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Violets are Blue,
I know you've heard this before
But I won't stop saying "I Love You"
Sample 3: For the intellectual but sweet
Sometimes we don't see the most important things in our lives because they are so familiar.
Love is familiar.
And I hope to be familiar to you for many years.
Happy Valentines Day!
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Happy Valentines Day!
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Who's there?
Ivana Love You!
Happy Valentines Day!
Sample 6: For the long distance romantic
I want to take you out to the park.
Pick wild flowers for you and hold your hand.
But since I'm so far away, consider this card an IOU romantic date.
Happy Valentines Day!
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This morning I thought of you.
During lunch break I remembered you.
When I was going home and passed by a flower shop I thought of you again.
Just so to let you know I think of you all the time, I got this card to mail.
Thinking of you from far away! Happy Valentines Day!
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I didn't say 'hi' last Christmas nor texted you Happy New Year
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Happy Valentines Day!
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MANILA, Philippines—San Francisco gives back.
An official sister-city delegation headed by San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee on Thursday met with government agencies in Manila to discuss the city's contribution in the recovery and rehabilitation of the areas devastated by Super Typhoon "Yolanda" (Haiyan).
"We would like to see people coming together rather than cities falling apart. We saw the resiliency of the Filipinos. This encourages us to give back," said Lee.
Lee said the San Francisco community in the United States come together to raise funds to aid the rehabilitation of the Visayas that was greatly affected by the Super Typhoon.
"We encourage our people to help and we are more than happy to come together to help," he said.
Beneficiaries of the fund raiser include Gawad Kalinga, Feed the Hungry Foundation, One World Institute and Gift of Light.
Emergency response experts from San Francisco shared their best practices to their Filipino counterparts for disaster preparedness.
The Presidential Assistant for Rehabilitation and Recovery (PARR) welcomed the support given by the international community, latest of which is the aid given by San Francisco.
Assistant Secretary National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Victor Batac said the government has allocated funds for the rehabilitation and recovery plans of the Visayas but admitted that additional funds is still needed.
Batac mentioned that the government still needs additional funding in terms of housing, education, livelihood, infrastructure, among others.
On Thursday afternoon, Lee and his delegation paid a courtesy call to President Benigno Aquino III.
Lee along with a delegation of more than 40 business people, community leaders, and government officials from San Francisco arrived in Manila on Tuesday.
On Wednesday, the delegation toured Luneta Park for a wreath-laying before going to Manila City Hall and met with former president and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada.
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Officer Bryce Shumate of the Radcliff Police Department, center, was the guest speaker at a recent Optimist Club of Radcliff meeting. Officer Shumate spoke to the club about Crime Stoppers, a program that encourages residents to call whenever they have information about crime in their area. He is pictured with Maxine High, left, wife of club member Martin "Buzz" High, and club president Mae Knight.
Core Ellen McKinley, left, first vice president and fundraiser chairman of the Woman's Club of Elizabethtown, is shown plans by Diane Willis, club chairman for the fundraiser style show, which was Aug. 11 at Pritchard Community Center in Elizabethtown.
I hope you occasionally stop and offer thanks for your family, especially extended family. Mike and I just returned from a long weekend in Springfield, Ill., for the Boarman reunion. Because of health issues, I had not been there for probably six or more years.
American Legion Auxiliary Hardin Unit 113 Americanism Chairwoman Jerilynn Kabel presents Greg Sutton, principal at Vine Grove Elementary School, American flags for all classrooms at the school. One objective of the Americanism program is to promote proper flag etiquette and display.
At the Elizabethtown Lions Club June 26 installation dinner, Lion Karen Jacobs-White was recognized as the clubs Lion of the Year. This honor is bestowed by membership vote. Lion Jacobs-White was so named for her outstanding service to the club and for possessing a humanitarian heart for her community and for the mission of all Lions Clubs in 207 counties and geographical locations around the world; to be "Knights for the Blind" and visually impaired.
The following building permit information has been obtained from Hardin County Planning and Development Commission and the City of Elizabethtown Planning and Development offices. The name of the applicant, applicant's address and use of permit are listed.
Robert Farrow, 201 Milby St., Elizabethtown. Use: carport.
Chris and Christy Tharpe, 614 Pike St., Elizabethtown. Use: pole barn.
Andrew Thomas, 701 Dogwood Drive, Elizabethtown. Use: single-family dwelling.
The following property transfers are listed as given on deeds at the Hardin County Clerk's Office in Elizabethtown.
Rose Knight Gragson to Kenneth L. and Kim Bush, 241 Charlies Trace, Elizabethtown, $145,000.
Raymond and Sue McGuffin to Debra L. Jenkins, property in Hardin County, $100,000.
Odell and Debra A. Beauchamp to John A. and Linda R. Wright, lot 2 Derek Estates, county, $243,000.
Estate of Consuella Hurt to Wayne and Teresia Walker, property in West Point, $55,000.
Hardin County Playhouse is calling on actors and actresses to help them get away with murder, so to speak.
Auditions for "Arsenic and Old Lace" are at 6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Plum Alley Theater in the Historic State Theater Complex.
Needed for the play are 11 men and three women of various ages. All roles are open.
Material does not need to be prepared in advance. Those auditioning will read from the script with other actors.
Area students in first through eighth grades will have a chance to step into the spotlight by auditioning for Missoula Children's Theatre production of "Red Riding Hood."
Auditions are 4 to 6 p.m. Monday at Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center at John Hardin High School.
Those auditioning should arrive by scheduled start time and plan to stay for the entire two-hour session.
Additionally, students who are cast begin rehearsal about 30 minutes after the audition and should be prepared to stay until 8:30 p.m.
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Learn about Windows PowerShell
(Editor's note: This is part 1 of a two-part article originally intended for TechNet Magazine. Part 2 will be published tomorrow.)
The sun had barely thought about coming up as I stepped aboard the catamaran that would take me from the Circular Quay across Sydney Harbor to Manly Beach. I staggered slightly as I navigated nearly 100 pounds of scuba gear across the narrow "cat walk" that led from the pier to the low-slung harbor cat. When aboard, I found a seat near a window and gazed expectantly out as the quick harbor cat rapidly came up to speed and rounded the jetty containing the Sydney Opera House. By now, the myriad sails were picking up the first hesitant strands of orange highlighting that signaled the dawn of a new day. It would be another great day of scuba diving—I was psyched.
Once aboard the dive boat, I quickly assembled my gear and chatted with my fellow explorers of the deep. Yesterday we had seen a Port Jackson shark, and a giant cuttlefish, but the leafy sea dragons had failed to make an appearance. Those gentle and terribly shy sea dragons move with a grace and ease that makes a hummingbird appear like a klutzy dodo bird. My dive buddy was from Munich, Germany, and we talked about his experiences diving in the Red Sea and the Philippines. Meanwhile, I regaled him with tales of diving in the clear warm waters of the Caribbean. Yes, it is going to be a fine day of diving.
As my voice was beginning to grow hoarse from talking above the twin diesel engines on the dive boat, I settled down and began to focus my attention on my camera rig. Strobe turned on and in standby. Sync cable attached and routed out of the way of the lens port. Counter weight attached. Lens cover attached. Check, check, check, and check. As the boat slowed and made the last turn, we approached a small outcropping of rocks pushing to the surface. I snapped a few pictures with my camera. On my digital camera's display, the rocks and the cliffs off in the distance looked exotic. "Yes, this will be a stellar day of diving," I thought to myself.
As I stood, and duck-walked to the stern of the boat, I prepared to make my giant stride entry into the water. With all the gear, there is never any problem descending to depth. I placed my hand over my mask, grasped my regulator, and had one foot extended—just then, my dive buddy grasped the yoke of my air tank and pulled me back. "You did not turn your air on, my friend." Whew! "That is why you check before you jump in the water," I thought.
Just as it is important to check that your air is turned on before you jump into the ocean with a bunch of lead weights and steel air tanks, it is also important to check that the WMI class you want to use in your script actually exists before you jump off the deep end and attempt to run the script against a large number of computers on your network. This is doubly important when the WMI class is one that may not be present on all of your computers. One way to detect if the WMI class exists is to do a WMI query and look for errors. This is similar to jumping off of the dive boat without checking to see if your air tank is turned on. Though it will probably work most of the time, the consequences for that rare exception could be serious.
A better approach for finding out if a WMI class is available is to check for the existence of the provider. In the case of the Win32_Product WMI class, it is supplied by the MSIPROV WMI provider. In this article we create a function, the Get-WmiProvider function, which can be used to detect the presence of any WMI provider that is installed on the system.
The Get-WmiProvider function contains two parameters. The first parameter is the name of the provider; the second is a switched parameter named verbose. When the Get-WmiProvider function is called with the verbose switched parameter, detailed status information is displayed on the console. The verbose information provides the user of the script information that could be useful from a troubleshooting perspective:
Function Get-WmiProvider([string]$providerName, [switch]$verbose)
After the function has been declared, the first thing that is done is to store the current value of the $VerbosePreference. This is because it could be set to one of four potential values. The possible enumeration values are SilentlyContinue, Stop, Continue, and Inquire. By default, the value of the $VerbosePreference automatic variable is set to SilentlyContinue.
When the function finishes running, you will want to set it back to its original value if it is changed during the script; therefore, the original value of the $VerbosePreference variable is stored in the $oldVerbosePreference variable.
It is time to determine if the function was called with the verbose switch. If it was, a variable named $verbose will be present on the variable drive. If the $verbose variable exists, the value of the $VerbosePreference automatic variable is set to continue:
{ $oldVerbosePreference = $VerbosePreference if($verbose) { $VerbosePreference = "continue" }
Next you need to look for the WMI provider. To do this, the Get-WmiObject cmdlet is used to query for all instances of the __Provider WMI system class. All WMI classes that begin with a double underscore are system classes. In most cases they are not of much interest to IT pros; however, familiarity with them can often provide powerful tools to the scripter who takes the time to examine them. All WMI providers are derived from the __Provider WMI class. This is similar to the way that all WMI namespaces are derived from the __Namespace WMI class. The properties of the __Provider WMI class are seen in Table 1.
Table 1 Properties of the __Provider WMI Class
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The filter parameter of the Get-WmiObject cmdlet is used to return the provider that is specified in the $providerName variable. If you do not know the name of the appropriate WMI provider, you will need to search for it. You can use the Windows Management Instrumentation Tester (WbemTest), which is included as part of the WMI installation. If a computer has WMI installed on it, it has WbemTest. Because it resides in the system folders, you can launch it directly from within the Windows PowerShell console by typing the name of the executable. This is seen here:
PS C:\> wbemtestPS C:\>
After WbemTest appears, the first thing you will need to do is to connect to the appropriate WMI namespace. To do this, click the Connect button. In most cases this will be the Root\Cimv2 namespace. On Windows Vista and later, the Root\Cimv2 is the default WMI namespace for WbemTest. On earlier versions of Windows, the default WbemTest namespace is Root\Default. Change or accept the namespace as appropriate, and click the Connect button. The display changes to a series of buttons, many of which appear to have cryptic names and functionality.
Join us tomorrow for part 2, the conclusion to this post about WMI providers. In the meantime, follow us on Twitter or Facebook. If you have any questions, send e-mail to us at email@example.com or post your questions on the Official Scripting Guys Forum. See you on Monday. Peace!
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Mubarak sentenced to 3 years in jail
An Egyptian court has sentenced former president Hosni Mubarak and his two sons to jail for corruption.
Mubarak was sentenced to three years in prison and his two sons, Alaa and Gamal, received four-year sentences for embezzling LE125 million ($17.9 million) of funds earmarked for the renovation of presidential palaces.
Mubarak and his two sons – who both face a separate corruption case – also face trials for involvement in the killing of protesters during the January 2011 uprising.
Mubarak was released from jail in August but has been kept under house arrest in a military hospital in Maadi, a Cairo suburb, because he has spent the maximum amount of time in pretrial detention.
Gamal and Alaa remain in jail, however.
Mubarak settled another corruption case by returning gifts he had received from state-run institutions.


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I'm interested in chartering a daysailor for the season (or portion), somewhere accessible to Philadelphia.
I haven't seen much about season chartering - does the concept even exist? I was thinking it might be like summer house rentals; where the owner wants to get revenue for a portion of the season, and use it for the other portion.
I've taken the ASA 101 course and chartered daysailors several times on the upper Chesapeake. I'd like to have easier access to both enjoy sailing and to practice. Being less tied to pickup and return times for a day-sail would be nice. Plus, I'd like to try out having access, and learn more, before taking the plunge of ownership.
I'm thinking about Essington or Riverton because of their proximity. I'm getting swayed by the notion that closer access leads to more sailing, even if it isn't as scenic and has the tide to deal with. I'm certainly open to other ideas.
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A book on basic maths.
Since the question was which is THE most influential book, which by definition is a one-answer question, and the percentages add up to more than 100%, the journo who wrote this needs to revisit his maths skills. The percentages work if the question was to name the top few most influential books, but the article doesn't say that.


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The Rolling Stones are one of the most famous and successful bands of all-time. And time is running out on your chance to see them live. But we've got your chance!
The Rolling Stones are one of the most famous and successful bands of all-time. And time is running out on your chance to see them live. But we've got your chance!
Talk about the holy trinity of 1960s rock and roll!
The Ohio State University marching band is widely considered the best among colleges in the country, and they showed why on Saturday in an awesome tribute to classic rock.
What do you get the rock legend who already has everything? For one Keith Richards fan, the answer was allegedly "a homemade bomb."
Included on today's Forrest Gump Lunch is the Rolling Stones No. 1 hit from this day in 1978, "Miss You."
Earlier today (June 21), Red Hot Chili Peppers vocalist Anthony Kiedis got into a brawl with two security guards outside the Four Seasons hotel in Philadelphia. Even more interesting, it wasn't even hotel security that Kiedis had the confrontation with -- they were apparently bodyguards for the Rolling Stones, who were also staying in the same hotel.
Pinned in by disco on one side and punk on the other, stuck in a creative rut that led some critics to proclaim they were yesterday's news and facing the loss of guitarist Keith Richards to an extended prison sentence, the Rolling Stones entered 1978 in need of a rebound. And they got it with 'Some Girls.'
Monday night was a pretty big night for Taylor Swift because she was invited by The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger to join them on stage for a song during their show in Chicago last night (June 3) at the United Center!
Some people say the producers in 'Total Recall' may have gone a little overboard with all the scenes of breaking glass, so here is a mash-up, naturally, of all those scenes set to The Rolling Stones 'Shattered'.
Are The Stone Roses reuniting? A report from British tabloid The Sun speculates that the group will reunite this year, reporting that singer Ian Brown and guitarist John Squire have resolved their differences. Nothing has been confirmed, but we'll be sure to let you know i


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Q: How much do you think Apple should charge for the iPad Mini?
- 38%
Less than £150
- 35%
- 17%
- 6%
- 4%
More than £300
(Based on 1988 Votes)
This poll is now closed
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Posted October 9, 2012 at 3:55PM
Apple is set to launch its much-anticipated iPad Mini next week. We want to know how much you think Apple will charge for the iPad Mini.
Let us know in our poll.
Poll: How much do you think Apple should charge for the iPad Mini?
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Posted October 24, 2012 at 5:16AM
£269 for the 16GB equivalent to the Nexus 7 - I think that's really good and competitive. Top model runs in at £529 - Eeeek! I can think of lots of better ways to spend half a grand thanks.
However, in anticiation of a +£300 price I've just got myself a Nexus 7 at £189 from PCW on recommendation from the B-I-L. I'll get my hands on it in a couple of weeks when the official b'day arrives.
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Posted October 24, 2012 at 12:10AM
So, the launch has happened, and the price is set - the cheapest version of the iPad mini will cost £269, and will go on sale here in the UK on November 2nd.
It will be interesting to see how it fares against the Kindle Fire HD and Google's Nexus 7, either of which you can get for just over £100 less.
It's a smaller, more portable iPad, but will that alone be enough to tempt people in the run up to the festive season? the tablet market is hotter than a hot thing at the moment, as manufacturers compete savagely for a share of the spoils.
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Posted October 12, 2012 at 7:13PM
I'm biding my time ... sooner or later, my local charity shops will have trays of 'unwanted Apples' in their window displays ... 2 for a fiver!
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Posted October 12, 2012 at 6:07PM
It doesn't matter how much Apple charge, the iSheep will buy it in droves.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 7:56PM
Yes, that season is coming and Amazon, Google/Asus and Samsung have affordable tablets out, or will have by then.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 6:26PM
"Apple is all about the premium."
Exactly, and I don't think there will be any departure from that with the iPad mini - it will be another object of desire. Desiring something is one thing however, forking out a premium price when there are some tempting, much cheaper alternatives is quite another.
We'll see. As the festive season nears there will be a lot of activity in the tablet market, and I can't help the feeling that an awful lot of people will be on a tighter-than-ever-before budget when it comes to spending in November/December.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 5:12PM
In part, but it's more a case of why does Google (and Amazon and Barnes & Noble) subsidise the hardware? The answer is that they are organisations that make revenue from content, and the devices exist in order to drive custom through the stores. In fact, the Nexus 7's price is an admission from Google that it has a problem: few apps in its store, and a relatively tiny amount of money spent there considering the vast number of Android devices in the wild. (Microsoft has a similar problem with its store, which is why it sits incongruously in desktop Windows 8, and why it is made remarkably easy for content makers to get a Windows app into the Windows Store).
Apple, on the other hand, makes its money from designing hardware products that people will like, and selling them for a reasonable profit. It never strays from this model (or at least it hasn't since Steve Jobs returned). Clearly the App Store is critical to Apple's success, and it makes a lot of revenue there, but it is chiefly important as a way of locking in people to the iOS ecosystem. If you have a lot of apps and iTunes you are less likely to switch to Android (and more likely to buy an iPad Mini).
Of course, it's just speculation on my part and I could be completely wrong! We'll find out in a week or so...
But if you take out the Nexus 7 and look at the rest of the tablet market, you'll see that a high-quality tablet of any size is hardly ever found for less than £300. And Apple is all about the premium.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 4:09PM
I saw your "thing" Matt, but still don't quite understand why you think they won't do that; they have lots to offer via download, espcially apps. Is it because they don't need to do it as their app store is already very successful?
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 3:45PM
Whatever it should be, it'll be at least £250 - The Nexus 7 (and Kindle Fire HD) are subsidised in order to flog apps and media. And Apple won't do that. I wrote a thing:
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 12:49PM
I would have said the same, Condom, but I suspect many knew already.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 12:34PM
Hmmm . . . I don't really want to be picky, but the subject and the text differ slightly in the words WILL and SHOULD.
So to answer both, imho Apple SHOULD charge £199 to remain competetive with the Nexus 7 16GB Model, but they WILL (probably) charge £250-300 for elitism. I've seen 7" tablets for £100 upwards
For a different reason I think they WILL (probably) charge £300-£350 because they know that their products are good and no matter what price they charge there will be a queue at the shops at 3am, and after that everyone will want one.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 11:50AM
I don't really care as I won't be buying one.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 11:32AM
It's an odd question. They should do it at Nexus price. They won't, though, if they are true to form; they will want to mark themselves out as the exclusive option. I wonder if there will be more than the slightly bigger screen to warrant it.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 6:58AM
In line with Apples downgrade of my iPad by removing google maps, I have reduced my opinion of the worth of their product.
I believe it should now be priced at less than £199 to compete with Nexus etc, however even that will probably not change my mind about the 7'' tablet I will buy my wife following Apples decision to put long term strategy above customers needs.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 6:03AM
We don't buy the sun in this area, so I guess we will have to pay full price.
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Posted October 10, 2012 at 3:05AM
3(.99 with 20 tokens from The Sun
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Posted October 9, 2012 at 6:51PM
I can't see them pricing it as low as £200 as it would be too cheap compared to the current iPad (unless they reduce that too).
Personally I'm expecting it to be priced somewhere between £250 and £300, probably closer to £300. Apple know that most people will be prepared to pay a premium over Android tablets, just like they do with mobile phones.
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Posted October 9, 2012 at 6:41PM
"that's not the question. Is it?"
You're quite right, it isn't. What they should charge is £199:00.
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Posted October 9, 2012 at 6:23PM
I think they should charge as little as possible, so I have plumped for the £150 mark. I know that's not what they will charge but that's not the question. Is it?
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Posted October 9, 2012 at 5:42PM
Trust that it will be overpriced.
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Posted October 9, 2012 at 5:37PM
I will be surprised if it's priced above £249 and delighted if it's less. Apple's order for 10 million units in this quarter is about twice the order placed by Amazon for the Kindle Fire for the same period.
Let battle commence, as they say - competition (and it will be fierce) can only be good for consumers.
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