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そのうち、世の中はウィンドウズ時代に突入し、パソコンも１６ビットパソコンから３２ビットパソコンへと移行していったのである。…といっても、ウィンドウズ３．１は、とっくに発売されていたが、ゲームの世界が未だにＤＯＳベースだったので、それまでは何とかなっていたのであった。が、こう周りがウィンドウズだらけになってくると、流石に不安になって、ＤＯＳからの移行を考えざるを得なくなってしまったのであった。
上述のＰＣ－２８６ＶＥでも、ウィンドウズを試してみたことがあった。そのころは、ウィンドウズは３．０で、フロッピー５枚組という、今から考えればささやかな構成であった。当時は、ウィンドウズ３．０対応のソフトもほとんどなく、これは試してみるだけで終わったが。
実は、３２ビットパソコンへの移行の際に、一つの考えがあったのである。つまり、Ｍａｃへの移行である。当時、Ｍａｃの世界も変革の時期を迎えていたらしく、小さい筐体が却って可愛らしいマック・クラシックやカラーマック（多分これでいいんだよな…）が発売されると共に、通常のサイズのマックも、そこそこの（ウィンドウズマシンと変わらない）価格で発売されるようになっていたのである。
しかしながら、相変わらずゲームユーザーであった私は、ゲームソフトのコーナーを一瞥して、やっぱりゲームはＤＯＳベースが多い、とばかりに、ウィンドウズマシンを選んだのであった。思えば、ここが運命の分かれ道であった。
まぁ、ウィンドウズがいいか、マックがいいかは、今でも議論が分かれるところではあるが、このときマックを選択していれば、今の私のパソコンライフは、かなり違ったものになっていただろうことは、疑いのないところではある。
で、購入したマシンは、１６ビットに引き続き、ＥＰＳＯＮの、いわゆる「ジャケットサイズ」（…といっても、今はもうＬＰレコードそのものがマイナーな存在であるが…）の小さな筐体がウリのマシンであった。ＣＰＵは、４８６ＤＸの廉価版の４８６ＳＸで、クロックは２０ＭＨｚだった、確か。この辺は記憶が曖昧。１２０ＭＢのハードディスクと８ＭＢのメモリが付いていた。一応、ウィンドウズ３．１は動くというスペック。
このＰＣ－４８６ＳＥは、当然のことながら、後にいろいろと手を加えた。
こんな具合に。
グラフィックアクセレータ追加（メルコ製、サウンドボードに装着するタイプ）
メモリ８ＭＢ追加して１６ＭＢに。
ＣＤ－ＲＯＭドライブ追加（メルコ製のサウンドボードに直結のタイプ、２倍速）
オーバードライブプロセッサ（確かＩＯデータ製）追加して、ＣＰＵをPentium 75MHz相当に。
ディスク圧縮ツールを購入し、３４０ＭＢのハードディスクの容量を５４０ＭＢ相当に。
これだけの改造（とはいわないか…）を施し、やっとウィンドウズ３．１が快適に動作するようになったのだ。しかし何ですな、よくこれだけ発展性のない改造をやったものだと、我ながら思う。ＣＤ－ＲＯＭは、インターフェイスが専用なので使い回しができないし。
因みに、ＣＲＴは、グラフィックアクセレータを追加するまでは、８８０１の頃から使っていたＮＥＣのＰＣ－８５４Ｎを使っていた。アクセレータ購入後に、ＣＲＴがマルチスキャン対応ではないことに気づき、ＣＲＴを買い換える。ソフマップブランドの、Susteenのものでした。安い割には結構画質が良かった。
ウィンドウズ３．１にしてから、インターネット接続も始めた。最初は何がなんだか分からなかったので、接続ソフトは、取り敢えずインターネット・オフィスという、パック品を使用。接続は、スムーズであった。付属のブラウザは、今や懐かしい「モザイク」である。モデムは友人から譲り受けた14,400bpsのものだったが、このころはこれで十分なのであった。
ホームページもこのころから作り始めた。かねてから懸案のFrank Zappaのページ作りを始めるに当たり、ジャケット取り込みのためのスキャナを購入。このころは、真裸婦ラットベッドの製品は非常に高価であったので、ハンディタイプのものを購入。ＬＰジャケットを８回に分けてスキャンし、付属の合成ソフトで合成するという、涙ぐましいものであった。
このＰＣ－４８６ＳＥでも、ゲームはずいぶんとやった。でも、以前ほどたくさんはやっていないのだな。
上述したＥＬＦの「同級生」の続編。こちらの作品は、「兄と妹」という設定で大ヒットしたという記憶がある。前作のシステムやノリをそのまま引き継ぎ、内容をさらに充実させた、名作。
ホムンクルス（妖精）を育てて人間にするという、育てものゲーム。キャラデザが、イラストレーターの中村博文（どじ）氏だということで購入。そこそこやったが、何故か私が育てるとみんな悪魔になってしまい、そのうち断念。
…印象に残っているのは、このくらい。この時期は、ゲームはスパーファミコンを中心にプレイしていたような気がする。パソゲーが少ないのはそのせいかな。
さて、ここでウィンドウズ９５の発売となるのだが、ＥＰＳＯＮがＥＰＳＯＮパソコン対応のウィンドウズ９５の店頭販売を断念し、注文販売だけにしてしまったので、これは先が無いことが判明してしまった。新規にパソコンを買う予算も、早々には調達できない私は、しばし呆然とし、どうしようかと思いあぐねたのだった。
そのとき、天の導きかはたまた悪魔の誘いか、職場の先輩から、１枚のマザーボードが私の下へ転がり込んだのである。この１枚のマザーボードを発端として、今に至るまでの私のパソコン自作時代、パソコン大散財時代へと突入するのであった。
この譲り受けたマザーボードで製作した最初のシステムは、以下の通り。
MB(Mother Board):メーカー不詳、P54C対応マザー
SB(Sound Board):Sound Blaster互換のバルク品
Graphic Card:Canorpus PW-3DV
以下は、ＰＣ－４８６ＳＥのころのものを継続して使用している。というか、このころは、ＰＣ－４８６ＳＥも併用して使っていた。
Modem:Microcore 28.2kbps
CRT:Susteen 15inch
とにかく安く上げようとして組んだ結果がこれである。ま、最初にしては上出来だったのかもしれない。
で、そろそろこのシステムでは物足りなくなり、もう少し上のシステムに組み替えようと思い立ったわけである。
さらに、ホームページ作りに役立てようと、スキャナを購入したのも、このころかな。
CPU:Cyrix PR166+ (Clock=133MHz)
SB(Sound Board):Sound Blaster互換のバルク品
Graphic Card:Canorpus PW-3DV /VRAMを4MBに増設、ビデオキャプチャ機能を増設
Modem:Microcore 28.2kbps
CRT:Susteen 15inch
ＭＢにＧＩＧＡ－ＢＹＴＥを選んだのは、メーカー名が気に入ったのと、当時大攻勢だったASUSのものは使わないというコンセプト（？）からである。それと、SIMMのスロットが６本あるというのも、魅力であった。結局、SIMMは４本しか使わなかったが。これは、RAMをマッピングするTAG RAMの増設を億劫がったためである。TAG RAMを増設しないと、64MB以上のメモリ空間に対してアクセスが遅くなり、全体的にパフォーマンスが悪くなるらしいのだ。
さらに、このシステムに対して、ＣＤ－Ｒドライブを増設。ヤマハのCDR-400t-VKである。I/Fは、SCSIである。このころから、音楽製作関連にも大散財時代が訪れたのであった。
ＣＤ－Ｒを使って、現在も続いているＰＳＹ－ＤＯＬＬというバンドのＣＤを焼きまくったのであった。当時は、ＣＤ－Ｒの原盤の質もそれほど良くはなく、結構エラーが発生して板を無駄にすることが多かった。
この後、システムは急速に変遷を続け、私は、大散財を続けるのであった。
RAM:DIMM PC-100/CL2 192MB(64MB+128MB)
Audio Card:emagic Audiowerk8
Graphic Card:Creative Labs Graphics BLASTER/RIVA TN
DISPLAY:MITSUBISHI RDT141X(LCD)
フォルダを漁っていたら、1999年5月に書かれた、自分のPC履歴が発掘されたので、貼り付けてみる。
なんだかんだ言って、私がパソコンを使うようになってから、１０年近く経ってしまったのである。プログラムを組んで実行できる最初のマシンは、高校のときに購入したＣＡＳＩＯのプログラム電卓ＦＸ－５０２Ｐであるが、これはあくまで電卓であり、パソコンとは多少趣を異にするものであった。
パソコンとして最初に購入したのは、ＮＥＣの８ビットマシンＰＣ－８８０１ＭＡ２であり、完全なるゲームマシンであった。以下、１６ビット時代に突入してＥＰＳＯＮ ＰＣ－２８６ＶＥ、３２ビットマシンのＥＰＳＯＮ ＰＣ－４８６ＳＥと続き、とうとう自作ＤＯＳ／Ｖマシンをメインのマシンにするようになってしまうのであった。
これから、私のこのしょ～もない足跡を辿ってみたいと思う。ＰＣ－８８０１ＭＡ２～ＰＣ－４８６ＳＥの項には、そのときハマったゲームの感想なども記してある。暇な方はこちらもどうぞ!?
小さい頃から、電気・電子関係が好きで、親にマイキット（パネル上にトランジスタとか抵抗、コンデンサなどが並べられており、スプリングになった端子にコードを挟んでそれらを繋いで回路を作る）や電子ブロック（透明なブロックにトランジスタや抵抗などが入っており、ブロックをボード上に配置して回路を作る）などを買ってもらい、それでラジオなどを作って遊んでいたのである。マイキットでラジオを作り、夜中にこっそりと深夜放送を聞いていました。(^^;
因みに、私がアマチュア無線の免許を取得したのは、小学生のときである。これは、ちょっと自慢してもいいと思う。
当時、「初歩のラジオ」とか「ラジオの製作」、「電波科学」などの雑誌をよく読んでいたのだが、流石に、中学生の私にはディジタル回路は難しく（というよりも、何をするためのものなのか、イマイチ理解できなかった）、ボードマイコンＴＫ－８０などに手を出すには至らなかった。
まぁ、何しろ当時は、マイコンといっても論理回路の動作から入る必要があったので、当然といえば当然であろう。
そして、関数電卓などをいじくり、「このキーとこのキーを同時に押すと変な表示になる!?」などと遊んでいた私が、最初に手にしたコンピュータらしきものは、カシオのプログラム電卓「ＦＸ－５０２Ｐ」である。
これは、５１２ステップまでのプログラムが組めるというもので、ちゃんと「ＧＯＴＯ」キーや「ＧＯＳＵＢ」キー、「ＬＡＢＥＬ」キー、条件判定を設定するキーなどが用意されていて、結構本格的なものでした。レジスタも１０個使えた。ランダムに数値を出力するキーも付いていたな。
プログラムライブラリ（本ですが）なども付いてきていて、掲載されている通りに打ち込むと、科学計算をやったりゲームなどを楽しむことができた。もちろん、プログラムを外部に記録しておくこともできたのだ。オプションが必要だが（買った）、普通のラジカセなどを使ってカセットテープにプログラムを記録するのである。
あと、ＦＸ－５０２Ｐでは、キーに４分音符や１６分音符などが割り当てられていて、短音だが楽曲を打ち込むこともできた。上述のオプションを利用して、ラジカセなどで鳴らすのである。
学生時代は、ビンボーだったせいもあって、パソコンには縁がなかった。友人宅でシャープのＴｕｒｂｏIIIなどでゲームをさせてもらうのが関の山なのであった。
で、就職して最初に購入したパソコンが、ＮＥＣの８ビットパソコンの最終形態ともいうべきＰＣ－８８０１ＭＡ２である。
当時は、既に１６ビットパソコンのＰＣ－９８０１Ｖｍ２なども発売されていたのだが、私の選択したのは８ビットマシンの「ハチハチ」なのであった。何故か？
それは、パソコンでゲームがしたかったからである。当時は、違法行為に限りなく近いレンタルソフト屋が横行していて、ゲームソフトなどが比較的安い価格で入手できた（ソフト毎のパラメータファイルでコピーを行うＦｉｌｅ Ｍａｓｔｅｒは必需品）。また、ゲーム市場も８８０１主体であって、９８０１用のものはごく少なかったのである。
とにかく、とても全部やりきれないくらい、ゲームを借りまくった。
何を隠そう、私が８８０１を購入して、最初に買ったゲームがこれである。何で、最初からこんなに難易度の高いゲームを、と疑問を持つ向きもあろうが、要するに、当時はパソゲーなるものが全く分かっていなかったのである。しかも、あろうことか、購入時には、アクションＲＰＧの先駆け的存在である「ソーサリアン」とこの「マイト・アンド・マジック」を天秤に掛けていたのである。
世間では、「クソゲー」との評価が一般的であるが、私は、このゲームは名作であると信じている。とにかく、世界が存在していて、プレイヤーはその世界に住むところから始まるのである。ストーリーは、最初は与えられず、発見したものだけがストーリーに参加できる。しかし、ストーリーに参加しなくても、とにかく世界が広大・深淵なので、アイテム探しやダンジョン探検だけでも、十分堪能できる。私は、後述する１６ビットパソコンの時代まで、約３年以上もこのゲームにお世話になったのである。
「ドラクエ」シリーズで有名なエニックスのアドベンチャーゲーム（ＡＶＧ）。
不気味な感じが大変心地よい秀作。本作では謎を残したまま終結し、後に「アンジェラス２」が発売されるが、時期を完全にはずしていたし、余り面白くなさそうだったので私はやっていない。
今はＨゲーのメーカーになってしまった、しゃんばらのＲＰＧ。私の大好き（だった）漫画家、松田紘佳がキャラデザ他を手がけている。音楽もこの人だったな。もしかすると、「２」は後述のＰＣ－２８６ＶＥでプレイしたのかもしれない。海が舞台の、異色のＲＰＧ。とにかく海なので、３次元的に自在に移動できるのがミソ。階段を使って他の階へ移動する一般的なダンジョンとはひと味違うのである。
ただ、惜しむらくは、これは私がコピー品でプレイしていたから良くないのであろうが、２作ともエンディングを見れなかったことだ。
１作目では、「ピー」とビープ音がしてゲームがハングアップ。２作目では、たぶん最終場面であろう画面から１歩も進めず、アウト。
今あったら、正式に購入して再度挑戦してみたいゲームではある。
かのアスキーが発売していた、Ｈゲー。ダンジョンを歩き回るＲＰＧである。
このゲームは、とにかくノリが非常によく、テンポが軽快で楽しいゲームであった。ゲーム自体は、６階＋αの「ウロボロスの塔」を探検して、秘密を探るというもので、出てくるモンスターが女の子で、ダメージを与える度に女の子が１枚ずつ服を脱いでいくという、他愛もないものである。
このゲームをして最初に驚かされたのは、グラフィックの描画の早さである。何だかんだ言っても、８ビットパソコンであるので、当時のゲーム、特に、グラフィックを強調したゲームでは、描画に恐ろしく時間がかかった。一枚の画像を出すのに数秒、ひどいものでは、数十秒、なんていうのもあった。
そんな中で、この「カオス・エンジェルス」は、とにかく、一瞬で画像が描き換わった。これは、当時ではとても新鮮なことであった。
また、そのＢＧＭもとても斬新で、簡単なＦＭ音源を使いながら、とてもハイセンスな雰囲気を醸し出していたのだ。音楽の秀逸さでは、水龍士といい勝負かもしれない。
しかし、このゲームの最大のポイントは、「洒落っけ」にあると思う。ダンジョンの壁に、前に探検した人の落書きがあって、これがまた奥が深く面白い。この落書きがゲームのヒントにもなっているのだが、関係のない落書きもあって、これを探すだけでも、結構楽しめた。
当時、特にスタジオピエロ系のキャラクターもののゲームを数多く出していた、マイクロキャビンのＡＶＧ。マイクロキャビンでは、この後も、「めぞん一刻」や「気まぐれオレンジロード」などのキャラ系ゲームを続々と発売していた。
このゲームは、少年サンデーに連載されて、アニメ化もされ一世を風靡した、高橋留美子の同名の漫画「うる星やつら」をゲーム化したものである。
ゲーム内容は、確か、面堂家の誰か（終太郎か、了子か、どっちか忘れた、たぶん了子だ）の誕生日に招待されたお馴染みのメンバーが「迷路」を探索しながらゴールにたどり着くというものである。何かのイベントを経る毎に、時間が経過していき、それにより結果が変化するというのと、途中の行動で結果が変化するということで、数種類のエンディングが用意されていたように思う。
マルチエンディングや時間の概念は今でこそ珍しくもないが、当時では結構画期的なことであったのだ。
フェアリーテール（ＥＬＦ）の伝説的名作ＡＶＧである。確か「２」もあった。フェアリーテール（ＥＬＦ）のＡＶＧは、何かこう、独特の雰囲気があって、それが私は非常に気に入っていた。なんていうか、どことなく寂しげな感触というか、ちょっと空虚な感じとでもいおうか。キャラクターや展開、秀逸なＢＧＭなどが、この雰囲気を醸し出しているのだ。
フェアリーテール（ＥＬＦ）のＡＶＧは、この他にも相当やった。「ＥＬＬＥ」なんかは、最後のどんでん返しが強烈でした。
そのほかにも、いろいろゲームはやったが、とんでもねーゲームを一つだけ…
これは、要するに当時大流行の「北斗の拳」のパロディーＨゲーである。
ゲーム内容がくだらないのもさることながら（あまりにくだらなすぎて、ケンシロウのようなキャラが出てくること以外、忘れた）、その作りがとにかく凄い。
これは想像だが、このゲームは、おそらくＮ８８－ＢＡＳＩＣで組まれている。なぜなら、まず、ストップキーでゲームが止まってしまう。そして、そのとき、画面の左上隅に「>C^」が出る（分かる人には分かるね!?）。
そして、ＮＥＣの８８０１，９８０１シリーズのパソコンには必ず付いていた、画面のハードコピーを取るキー「COPY」を押すと、押したときに表示されている画面をプリンタに印刷することができる。
なんか、「流行だから適当に作って一発当てよう」という意図の見え見えなゲームでありました。
…そうこうしているうちに、８ビットパソコンは衰退し、ゲームソフトも発売されなくなって、世の中は１６ビットパソコンの時代へと、大幅に突入したのだった。
そこで購入したのが、ＮＥＣではなくて、ＥＰＳＯＮのパソコンなのである。ここいらへんに、私の偏屈さがにじみ出ていますね～。(^^;
パソコンに金をかけだしたのも、このころからである。…まぁ、８８０１じゃあ、金をかけようにもかけるところがないですが。(^^)
今ではもう信じられないが、当時は、１ＭＢ／１万円がメモリの相場であった。しかも、メモリをパソコンに組み込むには面倒な設定がいくつも必要で、さらに、汎用のスロットを一つ占有してしまうのだった。また、今でこそ、ＳＩＭＭとかＤＩＭＭとかいって、大容量がコンパクトに収納されているが、当時は、たとえ１ＭＢでも、１２ｃｍ角くらいの基板にチップがびっしり載っていたのだった。
それでも、１ＭＢあると無いとでは、雲泥の差があった。
これも、今ではもう信じられないが、当時は、例えば４０ＭＢで８万円位した。しかも専用のインターフェイスが要る。これでまたスロットが一つ埋まったのであった。
でも、当時のソフトは、４０ＭＢでもお釣りが来るくらいの容量だったんだよね～。
あと、このマシンから、パソコン通信を始めた。当然NIFTY Serveから。
当時は、WTERMを使い、通信速度も2400bpsであった。50kBの画像をダウンロードするのに何分もかかり、さらにその画像を表示するのに何分もかかった。大変な時代であった。
このＰＣ－２８６ＶＥは、後に友人の手に渡り、そこでＶＲＡＭ異常が発生してお亡くなりになってしまいましたとさ。合掌。
このマシンでも、ゲームはずいぶんとやった。中で、印象深いものをいくつか紹介しようと思う。
上述したものと同じである。当然、続きではなくて、新規に始めた。やはり８ビットのものと比べて速い。何しろ、８ビット版は２ＤＤのディスク４枚組で、地上、ダンジョン、城、と場所を変える度にディスクの入れ替えが必要だった上、そのたび毎に、システムディスクに書き込み（１分くらいかかった、マジで…）をしていたのだ。それがなくなっただけでも、快適である。ただ、８ビット版の頃はあったＢＧＭがなくなってしまったのは、ちょっと寂しかったが。
なかなかハマった。各エンディングも味わい深いもので、３０数種類あるといわれているエンディングを２０数種類まで見て、飽きてやめた。プリンセスと謎のエンディングは見ていない。けど、いいや。
「１」と「２」は、３Ｄダンジョンもの。当時は３Ｄダンジョンでさえ珍しかったのに、Ｈゲーで３Ｄダンジョンというのは、相当なインパクトがあった。ゲーム的にもよく練れており、ダンジョンの仕掛けも良くできていた。Ｈゲーという観点を排除して、単にゲームとしてみた場合に、非常に完成度の高いゲームであった。
「３」は、確かドラクエタイプの２ＤのＲＰＧ。「４」は、ダンジョンに戻ったのだっけかな？この辺はあんまり印象にないのだな。「５」は、私の大嫌いなシミュレーションで、遂にエンディングを見ることができなかった。…と言うよりは、途中でつまんなくって止めた。「４」と「５」は、多分、後述のＰＣ－４８６ＳＥでやっている。
これは、今更説明するまでもない、ＥＬＦが世に放つ名作中の名作。このゲームが今までのゲームの流れを一気に変えたといってもいいでしょう。味のあるキャラクタ（しかも大勢！）に、深みのあるストーリー。それぞれが練りに練られたマルチエンディング。とってもシビアな時間の概念。所持金の存在も内容に深みを与えています。
さらに、複雑なフラグ制御がすばらしい。よくあれだけの条件設定をして、ゲームが破綻しないものだ。
そして、何より高校生最後の夏休みという、絶妙のセッティング。
とにかく、この「同級生」は、何遍やっても違った展開になるし、違った楽しみ方ができるゲームという、画期的なゲームでした。
後に「２」も出て、共通するキャラクタも出演している。私は、「２」は後述する３２ビット版でやったのだけれど、その面白さは全く失われてはいませんでした。恐るべし、ＥＬＦ。
そのうち、世の中はウィンドウズ時代に突入し、パソコンも１６ビットパソコンから３２ビットパソコンへと移行していったのである。…といっても、ウィンドウズ３．１は、とっくに発売されていたが、ゲームの世界が未だにＤＯＳベースだったので、それまでは何とかなっていたのであった。が、こう周りがウィンドウズだらけになってくると、流石に不安になって、ＤＯＳからの移行を考えざるを得なくなってしまったのであった。
上述のＰＣ－２８６ＶＥでも、ウィンドウズを試してみたことがあった。そのころは、ウィンドウズは３．０で、フロッピー５枚組という、今から考えればささやかな構成であった。当時は、ウィンドウズ３．０対応のソフトもほとんどなく、これは試してみるだけで終わったが。
実は、３２ビットパソコンへの移行の際に、一つの考えがあったのである。つまり、Ｍａｃへの移行である。当時、Ｍａｃの世界も変革の時期を迎えていたらしく、小さい筐体が却って可愛らしい Permalink | 記事への反応(1) | 12:53
あーあ
洗濯、シャワー、段ボールまとめて資源回収置き場に持ってく、PC発送
あー今日どれかやってれば楽だったのにとは思うけどしゃーないね
ちなみにきのうは夕方寝して夜に起きて1時か2時くらいにトライアルのかつ丼2パックとトマト缶１つ食っちゃったんだよね
かなり食いすぎ
まあお菓子とかカップ麺あればつい食べちゃう程度にはすいてるけど
今家にあるのはカレールウ、レトルトカレー、オートミール、トマト缶、鯖缶だもんなあ
オートミールにカレーってのもありだけどここ数日野菜くってねえからそろそろソロモン王食わねえと体がやばそう
chromeのタブ１５００個以上開いてるのをブックマークに保存してそれをエクスポートするとこまではやったけど・・・
RAM１６なのによーやっとったわ
パソコン工房でかったオナjモデルの奴、一時期また受注再開してたけど7マンも値上がりしてた上にRAMの増量カスタムできなくなってたもんなあ
５０７０ｔｉももうのきなみ買えない感じだし
かっといてよかったわ
私は、ニコニコ動画や YouTube に趣味で動画投稿をしている。
現在、動画編集を行っている PC は intel 第10世代 i7(i7- 10700) に、RAM が 32GB という自作PC である。
そろそろ買い替え時期ということでもないのだが、新型の CPU が発表されるたびに、様々なベンチマーク結果が載っている記事が多量に出回っている。
「えっ、ソースの動画が〇分なのに、ソースの時間以下でエンコードが終わっちゃうんですか？」
さて、そんな中、RAM やら SSD の値段の高騰が話題になっている。この年末を逃すと、1年は価格は高騰したままであろう、という業界予測もある。
すでにパーツ単位では高騰が始まり、自作でも予算は数万追加となる状態だ。それなら、各PCメーカーの年末セール中に購入しかあるまい、ということである。
注文してから10日、Core Ultra 7 265KF を搭載した PC が届いた。
14分ほどの動画を出力するのに、26分ぐらいかかっていたのだが、これが 24分程度になったぐらい？ 体感として「あの、何か変わりましたかね？」という感じである。
編集ファイルは、昔は SATA の SSD に入れていたのだが、新PC では PCIe x4 の M.2 にしている。まぁ、出力のほうが時間がかかるので、ストレージの読み込み速度はあまり影響はないだろう。しかし、思い得る最善の環境にしているのだ。
ん、ん、ん、ん…
エンコードオプションは変えていない。GPU は RTX3070 から RTX5060 に若干スペックダウンしたのだが、ゲームはほとんどしないし、エンコード中もすごい負荷がかかっているわけでもない。ただ、CPU はすごいぶん回っている。
…つまりは、あれか。と、ほぼ未加工の動画ソースファイルを再エンコードしてみた。
うむ、出力された動画ファイルの再生時間より短い時間で出力を終えた。
そうかそうか。無加工なら早いじゃん？ 無加工なら…
あれか。編集した動画の加工部分がすごい時間かかっていたということか。それは、10世代 i7 でも、Core Ultra 7 でもあまり変わらんということか。
駆け込み需要だぜぇ？ と、30万程度の出費では5世代程度新しくなったからといって、劇的に動画出力速度はかわらんということだな。動画出力速度はかわらんということだな。そうかぁ…かわらんかぁ…
いんだよ、これでまた 5年ぐらいは戦えるだろ？
と、軽くなった懐を慰めつつ、「お前ら、ゲームしないんなら、無理して買い替える必要はないからな？」ということをお伝えしておく。
追記：
なお、ゲーム用PC はべつにあって、i7 14700 + RTX4070TiSuper なので、不自由はしてなくってよ？
５０マン程度だけど
5070tiのったＰＣ
ＲＡＭ６４、ＳＳＤ４、ＨＤＤ８＋８にした
RAMだけで２年前に買ったけど開けてすらいない２０８０と同じ金額かよ
ＡＩに聞きまくって決めた
ほんとは５０９０がよかったけど、さすがにストレージあわせたら１００マン近くいくのはちょっと
５０マンでもたいがいだけど
でもまあ去年から始めたNISAと投信の含み益が３００マン以上あるしな
なんもしなかったのと比べたらタダみたいなもんという悪い考えをする
んで支払いよ
５０マンも出しといて今更ポイントみみっちくきにすんのかよともいうが、だからこそだ
できるだけポイント還元とか高いのと思って調べて結局ぺいぺいカードにした
今ぺいぺいスクラッチやってるからあわよくばもっと還元率よくなるかなって
アマギフつかってamazonペイとかが一番還元率高そうだったけどめんどそうだったからやめた
ぺいぺいだとあわよくばもっとかえってくるかのうせいあったしね
まあめんどいってのが一番だったけど
昨日は納期３週間だったのにさっきみたら４週間になってた
買おうかめっちゃ迷ってたやつ
めっちゃといっても１週間ちょいだけど
せいぜい３０００円くらいのやつなんだけどさ
ほんとはクオリットで訳アリ品を10%引きクーポンで買おうかと思ってたんだけど結局だいたい２万するから買わんかったんだよね
なんでノートかってーと今度４日出張あってそのとき毎日のルーティンができなくなるのが嫌だったから
レンタルも考えたけど個人でパソコンレンタルってなかなかないし、
あったとしても１週間借りる金額考えたら中古PC買った方がいいやってなる感じだったからさー
会社で触ったことはあったけど改めて触るとまず軽さに驚いたよね
去年は２キロくらいのノートPCと、一部キーボード壊れてるから外付けキーボードも持ってってめっちゃ重かったからさあ
こっちは中古で３０００円 かつ７００ｇくらい
安い理由は古いモデルってのもあるんだろうけど白点ありってなってたのがでかいように見えた
白点理由での返品はできないらしいけど、
それ以外の初期不良なら、天下のゲオで半年保証つきってのがクソでかい
その白点ってのが気になってお店で買う前に電源コードつないでチェックできませんかってきいたけど、それはダメらしい
そんな殺生なと思ったけどまあよく考えたら中古ゲーム機も別に事前動作確認とかさせてくれないしな
だからなかなか踏み切れなかった
最悪画面のほとんど全部が白点で画面見えないとかもありえるってことだし
１０年前くらいにソフマップで３マンくらいのリース落ちノートPCかったときはイヤホンジャック壊れてたことに気づかなかったんだよなー
んでさっき確認したら白点って１ドットだか４ドットだかのほんとに点だった
これはラッキーだった
フリマとかオークションで調べても同じタイプのやつは余裕で１マン超えてるし
なんなら電源アダプタだけで２５００とかだしな
しかもこのレッツノート、タッチパネル対応タイプの液晶なんだよな
あと最後の懸念点が無線ラン非対応モデルもあるってのだったけど運よく対応モデルだった
唯一の欠点はバッテリー、あと数段落ちてストレージ容量かな １２８GBしかないから
確認はしてないけど多分死んでるんだろうな
まあ持ち運びながらなんかやることはほぼなくて電源ある環境でやるだろうからそこは多分大丈夫
いやーよかったー
クオリットの１０％クーポン、２０００円くらい割引になる計算だったけど、
そのクーポン金額プラスアルファで１台中古かえるとかマジラッキーだったわ
とりあえずchrome入れた
あとルーティンでアクセスするサイトのブックマークだけしとくかな
ほんとはすでに持ってる重いノートＰＣでも可能ではあったけど荷物減らすって意味でもレッツノートはマジでいいと思う
備忘録として書く。
windows10のサポートが再来月切れるので新しくPCを組んだ。スペックは
RAM:CFD w5u5600cs-32g(DDR5 32GB*2枚組)
さて、組んで動かしてみるが通電はしているものの画面が映らない。
なんでや？ と思ってマザーボードを確認すると、ステータスを示すLEDの"CPU"と"RAM"のところが赤く点灯したままずっと動かない。
「今はAMDもLGA式だからピン曲がりでもないだろうし、接触不良か？」と思って一度CPUとメモリを抜いてエアダスターを吹き付けるが変化なし。
他に思い当たる原因がなく、仕方がないのでドスパラ（パーツはドスパラで買ったわけではない）の2200円のサポートに行くことを決意する。
ドスパラで見てもらっても同じ状況。店員は思い当たる節があるのか「一度他のメモリで試してみますね」と言って店のサポート用メモリを使用するとあっさりBIOSが起動。
「あー、これはメモリの相性ですね。原因は分からないですけどRyzenはCrucial系のメモリと相性が出まくっているんですよ」と言われる。初耳だよ。確かに俺の使っていたメモリはCFDのメモリ。
こういうこともあろうかとちゃんとレシートとパッケージは持ってきていたので買った店に行ってメモリを返品（※手数料は払った）した上でメモリを求めてショップ巡り。
PC One'sという店が「わがままサポート。相性だけでなく、『もっと良いのにするから』という理由でも、パッケージ・付属品全て揃っていれば1ヶ月間は返品受け付けます」というのをやっていたのでそこでG.skillのメモリを買って帰る。
→あっさり起動した。
というわけで、これから自作する人はドスパラのサポートの人も言うように「RyzenはCrucial系のメモリと相性が出まくっている」らしいので気をつけてください。
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I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
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■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
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■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
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■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
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■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
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■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
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■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
I love Apple—that's why I'm angry at the SE and hopeful about the 16e.
Apple is not just a device manufacturer in my life. It has ideas, philosophy, and an uncompromising aesthetic. That's why I can talk about it this much.
---
■ The iPhone SE was Apple's betrayal.
The iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd generations) is a “black history” in Apple's history.
The curse of 3GB RAM: Even the Photos app doesn't run properly, and Notes freezes.
Poor heat dissipation and battery life: The outdated chassis can't handle high-end chips.
Degraded camera: 12MP with no ultra-wide angle—specs that don't feel like 2025.
Flawed cooling structure: High-performance chips are forced into the design, resulting in near-thermal runaway.
Selling such a product under the Apple name was honestly shocking. Apple was supposed to be a more trustworthy company.
---
■ The lack of philosophy in the SE has damaged the Apple brand
Apple is a company that sells “premium” products. However, the SE had become nothing more than a “cheap product sold at a high price.”
Because I love Apple, I couldn't accept that.
---
■ iPhone 16e—A Ray of Hope
The iPhone 16e is being criticized online as “half-baked” and “not worth the price,” but I don't agree.
It features the A17 chip and supports Apple Intelligence.
The camera is lacking, but it's incomparable to the SE.
This is the first step toward breaking the “SE curse.” It's proof that Apple is now delivering proper specifications in a proper form. Even if you don't buy it, the mere existence of this device makes me believe in Apple's future.
---
■ Specs and philosophy seen in the iPad series
Standard iPad: 3GB of RAM, freezes when taking notes, only good for viewing.
iPad mini: A-series chip is fine, useful as a secondary smartphone.
iPad Air: Almost the same as the Pro. Best balance of price and performance.
iPad Pro: Competes with the MacBook. Can't fully utilize its potential due to OS limitations.
Having used all Apple products, I can tell which models have “philosophy.”
---
■ Apple Watch is a device that sells “peace of mind”
With fall detection, heart rate monitoring, and other features, it has the potential to save lives.
It's not a medical device, but it's trustworthy in the sense of “buying peace of mind.”
Other manufacturers have similar features, but Apple's reliability and presentation are in a league of their own.
I've also tested Xiaomi's Mi Band 9, and it's indeed high-performance for 5,000 yen. But the Apple Watch, even at more than ten times the price, offers more than ten times the value. Intuitive operation, brightness, notification support... everything is “thought through.”
---
■ Apple Vision Pro — Madness with a Purpose
600,000 yen? Who would buy that?
Equipped with an M2 chip, no compromises.
Made not for others, but for their own beliefs.
This is Apple's “reason why it's worth the high price.” Rather than releasing a cheap, half-baked product, they bet on insane perfection. That's Apple.
■ When it comes to facial recognition, I lost to Apple.
At first, I was against it. “Fingerprint recognition is fine,” I thought.
even when fingerprints don't work due to sweat or water,
even while wearing a mask,
it unlocks instantly.
Now, facial recognition is the norm. I lost to Apple. But I'm happy about it. The future Apple envisioned was truly convenient.
■ In conclusion: Apple is my life.
Behind the “convenience” lies a proper meaning and ideology.
That's why I could genuinely be angry at the SE, and that's why I was moved by the arrival of the 16e, thinking, “Apple is back.”
I will continue to love Apple. But not as a blind follower. As someone who believes in Apple's ideology, resolve, and integrity.
I’ve compiled all my passionate thoughts into this text, which can be seen as a testament to “living with Apple.” It is truly your “Apple Manifesto (creed).”
📄 Title: I love Apple—that’s why I was angry at the SE and saw hope in the 16e.
