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iPad Anyone miss the old Apple lineup?
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I miss it, but I also recognise and acknowledge when a company has to grow up and move on with life.
I received that same iPad as a gift on late 2010.
It was e-waste from nearly day one. 256mb RAM meant it was always reloading stuff, and it had no cameras to force upgrades towards the iPad 2 the year after.
Most overrated piece of tech ever. And it was crippled voluntarily by yours truly Steve.
Apple nowadays can do some dumb stuff, but it has its highs and lows just like when Steve was there.
Hard disagree. Sure, the 1st gen iPad had a low lifespan of iOS support, but mine literally still runs like a tank with all day battery life, even 12 years later with no battery replacement.
Yeah, I agree it does its part if you want to use it as a digital picture frame.
That, and little else, since like 2012.
It's not so good browsing online now (it's terrible) - but mine still runs music-making apps (one at a time), and successfully receives updates: it's totally useable within these parameters.
The Mac lineup looks much better today, no, especially when factoring in 10 years of inflation?
iPhone prices are up meaningfully, but most of that is due to the subsidization and now the different model (trade in based)
Apple Watch has replaced iPod, and Apple watches can be pretty inexpensive at the base model level
There are certainly more iPad and iPhone models that make things confused, but beyond that not seeing a big issue.
iPhone prices are up meaningfully, but most of that is due to the subsidization and now the different model (trade in based)
Apple Watch has replaced iPod, and Apple watches can be pretty inexpensive at the base model level
There are certainly more iPad and iPhone models that make things confused, but beyond that not seeing a big issue.
The "best" option is easy to figure out - it is the most expensive. The thing is - almost no one needs the "best option." The biggest change in Apple products in recent years is that Apple is telling most consumers - you don't need the "best," just buy what you want and it will work for a long time. That can make for a confusing buying experience for some, but I don't think it is worse or better...
the 15/17" pro CPUs where not capped by apple at 8GB but if u look them up on intel ark they can only Support 8GB max because of the IGPU
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Apple executives knew what to do and how to execute that since they were told what to do by Steve. Now they need to try to figure it out by themselves but are terrified of making wrong turns or decisions. So rather than make incorrect decisions, they use the current method of expanding the product line to keep CR versions of the prior models just in case. I suppose it's an effective strategy if you don't have a real leader. Tim Cook is not an inspirational leader.
how do u know that? are u working at apple are u have inside information? i dont think so. all u do here is rumoring somethings
Disagree, and let’s just look at the success of Tim as CEO to determine how successful his time is. Not to mention the decade prior, being Steve’s right hand, and running the business since then.
I had a discussion with my cousin regarding that and I disagree.
He wanted to buy the best Mac Mini, and went with the same comparison as yours. The Intel Mac Mini is much more expensive than the base Mac Mini, and it's by far the worst option in nearly every possible scenario (CPU, GPU, life cycle, bang for the buck...). The more expensive Mac Mini should either be killed or be replaced by an M2 Pro version.
The Mac Pro is more expensive than Mac Studio, and it's not the best option, unless you need RAM, modularity, x86, etc. The Mac Studio clearly has the best CPU, memory bandwidth, and bang for the price. I think the Mac Studio is a temporary Mac because they couldn't release the Mac Pro yet. It just adds confusion to the lineup. I think the Mac Studio will be abandoned once the Mac Pro is released.
The base MacBook Pro (13-inch) is not better than the MacBook Air, except for prolonged tasks and battery life. But the MBA has a better webcam, a better newer design, is lighter. The 13-inch MBP should be killed from the lineup IMO.
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Yes, because they've proven that if you limit a consumers' choices, they tend to have an easier time making a decision. Too many options=less sales.
No research has ever drawn that conclusion, certainly not with iPhone nor iPad.
There are so many products these days back then things were more simple although in 2010 I don’t think I was into tablets and stuff yet.
I wouldn’t say no research has ever suggested those conclusions. Lots of psychological research into the topic - it’s known as the ‘paradox of choice’. However, I agree it’s not an exact science and should be taken with a grain of salt. The issue is people take these studies as hard truth. We simply don’t know how many models of iPhone/ iPad the market will accommodate before sales decline.
Counterpoint: it's 2022, and all these devices have really good Bluetooth, and you can get Bluetooth headsets that don't suck for very little at this point. And I say this as someone who was super cranky once headphone jacks started leaving...but now it's been years.
I'm bewildered with the people who buy the 11" iPad Pro. Sure it has an M2 now, but the iPad Air is absolutely way more worth it's money than the improvement you get with the 11" Pro.
The Mac Studio makes a lot of sense to me. It's the MacMini ++. No expandability or upgrades after purchase, but it's the perfect mac for someone who needs a pro-sumer desktop.
Makes way more sense than the iMac Pro, but that also fit the need for those who wanted more than the regular 5K iMac but didn't need a Mac Pro.
I want ProMotion, so that's why.
It absolutely rubs me the wrong way though, since I would much prefer the colors of the Air and the camera placement and keyboard of the new iPad.
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