Hi all,
I must say that the last few days have been quite remarkable in light of Apple's media event! Even after the fact, there has been quite a bit of criticism, "hate" talk, etc. from the Apple user community. It is understandable that people are still ranting and raving (perhaps, rightly so) because of pent-up frustration with Apple's actions, inactions, lack of communication, secrecy, etc. in the past 5 years or so.
However, I would like to put a positive spin on the recent media event and its revelations.
1. Apple has admitted that it made a substantial mistake with the current nMP. Their design certainly was innovative but did not meet the needs of the Pro market. It had severe thermal restrictions and lack of expandability. As a result of this profound mistake, Apple paid the price in the form of large migration of Pro users to other platforms, negativity in the Apple community, loss of credibility and feasibility from Pro users, etc. However, Apple recognizes their mistakes in this whole matter, admits their errors, and now wants to move forward and make a better Mac Pro. As part of the Apple community, can we not just also leave it at that and move on?! I don't see the point of rehashing over and over again, what Apple should have or not have done!
2. Some have asked the question of why it's going to take Apple so long to design the new "modular" Mac Pro. While none of us in the mainstream population know the details of what goes on in Apple, I will pose a reasonable conjecture. It's quite possible that Apple was intending to discontinue the Mac Pro line, until very recently. If this is indeed the case, the new "modular" Mac Pro may be in the initial stages of design and it will take quite awhile for us to see the final product released. I don't believe that Apple is interested in just slapping in some new components in the "cheese-grater" design and calling it a day.
3. The recent Apple media event was an attempt at damage control. Apple realized that it needed to be a bit more transparent with its plans for the Mac Pro. Although they should have done this a long time ago, the fact of the matter is that they eventually came to their senses, with regards to more open communication to the community. From my point of view, it was good that Apple broke the silence. Imagine if they did not hold the media event....negativity, gnashing of teeth, etc. would continue its downward spiral throughout the Apple community.
I could go on and on.
I'm the optimist and am willing to give Apple a chance to learn and correct its mistakes. It is not a matter of life and death. I hope that all of us will be able to enjoy and use the awesome Apple products which will come out, long into the distant future!
richmlow
I must say that the last few days have been quite remarkable in light of Apple's media event! Even after the fact, there has been quite a bit of criticism, "hate" talk, etc. from the Apple user community. It is understandable that people are still ranting and raving (perhaps, rightly so) because of pent-up frustration with Apple's actions, inactions, lack of communication, secrecy, etc. in the past 5 years or so.
However, I would like to put a positive spin on the recent media event and its revelations.
1. Apple has admitted that it made a substantial mistake with the current nMP. Their design certainly was innovative but did not meet the needs of the Pro market. It had severe thermal restrictions and lack of expandability. As a result of this profound mistake, Apple paid the price in the form of large migration of Pro users to other platforms, negativity in the Apple community, loss of credibility and feasibility from Pro users, etc. However, Apple recognizes their mistakes in this whole matter, admits their errors, and now wants to move forward and make a better Mac Pro. As part of the Apple community, can we not just also leave it at that and move on?! I don't see the point of rehashing over and over again, what Apple should have or not have done!
2. Some have asked the question of why it's going to take Apple so long to design the new "modular" Mac Pro. While none of us in the mainstream population know the details of what goes on in Apple, I will pose a reasonable conjecture. It's quite possible that Apple was intending to discontinue the Mac Pro line, until very recently. If this is indeed the case, the new "modular" Mac Pro may be in the initial stages of design and it will take quite awhile for us to see the final product released. I don't believe that Apple is interested in just slapping in some new components in the "cheese-grater" design and calling it a day.
3. The recent Apple media event was an attempt at damage control. Apple realized that it needed to be a bit more transparent with its plans for the Mac Pro. Although they should have done this a long time ago, the fact of the matter is that they eventually came to their senses, with regards to more open communication to the community. From my point of view, it was good that Apple broke the silence. Imagine if they did not hold the media event....negativity, gnashing of teeth, etc. would continue its downward spiral throughout the Apple community.
I could go on and on.
I'm the optimist and am willing to give Apple a chance to learn and correct its mistakes. It is not a matter of life and death. I hope that all of us will be able to enjoy and use the awesome Apple products which will come out, long into the distant future!
richmlow
