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The So Called iPod Nano Leak

September 6th, 2008 Greg Smith No comments

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I don’t buy this iPod nano leak. Yes, i think the device is real but I don’t think the leak was an accident. This is all part of Steve Job’s reality distortion field and Apple’s ploy to build hype before the September 9th event and still maintain the perception of their no-preannounce secrecy scheme.

There are two dangers in leaking products early. If it’s leaked too far in advanced competitors get an idea what your up to and can make adjustments to their products. The iPod nano doesn’t count here because it was only leaked a few weeks before it’s official release.

The other danger is the leak could kill sales of the older model leaving an unwanted inventory. Several days before Kevin Rose posted about the new model, Appleinsider reported that the older model of nanos were discontinued and inventory was running out.

Besides, the nano isn’t the most exciting of Apple’s devices or a new device so leaking it only helps drive speculation about what else Apple could announce. Apple told a east cost journalist that they should be at the event on September 9th because it will be a big deal. I wouldn’t want a Apple event to be anything but a big deal..

The RDF is building and the internets are caught in it. Good job Apple.

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US Soldiers Kill Journalist Near Abu Ghraib

August 18th, 2003 Greg Smith 5 comments
“Mazen Dana, a 43-year-old journalist, was killed by U.S. soldiers Sunday while working outside Abu Ghraib prison on Baghdad’s outskirts after they apparently mistook his camera for a rocket-propelled grenade.”, reports the Washing Post (Read more news). Who is to blame for this? It’s easy to say that the solider should have been more careful and had better situational awareness.

It’s truly a sad thing when American forces are shooting americans. But what can you expect in a war zone? Reporters are wandering around the Iraqi desert carrying a bunch of gear expecting not to get in some trouble. But in a war zone where you cannot tell local friendlies from the ones that want to kill you, a “shoot first and ask questions later” attitude should be expected. The solider, who was doing his job, is probably wishing he had never joined the Army and his career is possibly at risk. My hear goes out for the 4 children and rest of Mr. Dana’s family and I in no way wish such a tragedy upon anyone. But hopefully this will send a message to others, don’t wander around in the Iraqi desert if you expect to live. 

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