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Well, another media event. Looks like Apple is just honoring some favorite apps, but strange to host a media event if that is all they are going to do. I can't come up with anything speculative, other than the official launch of the Mac Pro.
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Weird.
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I have a bad feeling about this.
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Which way is up?
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It is possible that there were a few things they wanted to announce in September that just weren't finished yet, and they still want to get them out in time for that end-of-the-year-shopping-thing. Still, the tag line indicates they just want to talk about games and stuff. If that's the case, then who cares? Doesn't seem media worthy to me.
There is also the case that Apple may be working behind the scenes to push some apps that will get a lot of attention and suddenly start selling really well, which doesn't hurt Apple's bottom line. - AppleNova is the best Mac-users forum on the internet. We are smart, educated, capable, and helpful. We are also loaded with smart-alecks! :) - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9) |
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"So, it's come to this, huh?" They're positioning this as the software-honoring(?) thing, but you know it's going to be the official rollout of the Mac That Nobody Can Afford (and the monitor stand that costs Your Soul™). Didn't they say on some call the other week that the new Mac Pro would be released in December? |
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But as far as hardware products go (say, the U1-based tracker), the window for a big holiday splash is over. Puzzling. (Apple+ services bundle?) |
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Which way is up?
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I don't think they're going to show it any more than, "hey, this thing is shipping now."
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Also, we have a client who will find the new Mac Pro an invaluable tool. Precisely the type of workload these types of systems are designed for. I can't afford one, and you can't afford one, but he can. I would have preferred a $2000 Mac Pro, but what Apple built is actually cheap, again when compared to its actual competitors. - AppleNova is the best Mac-users forum on the internet. We are smart, educated, capable, and helpful. We are also loaded with smart-alecks! :) - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9) Last edited by kscherer : 2019-11-18 at 18:21. |
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The first problem with that monitor is how they pitched it. The venue, the context, the way they priced it without the stand included, none of that was smart.
The second problem is that, after seven and a half years of Retina Macs, there still isn't a good option (or hardly any option at all) for an external retina display, and this just feels like adding insult to injury. If they had simply shown it at, say, NAB, it would've been fine. |
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Waste of time and I wish the media would push back. Can’t wait to see Gruber defend this and continue to claim how careful and selective is when choosing to hold events.
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Space Pirate
Join Date: May 2004
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I'll reserve my hip animosity until after the event, as I recall how wrong I was about some past successes.
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What's our scorecard so far? I haven't actually subscribed to any of those services, but it sounds like it's roughly:
I haven't seen much negative stuff at all about Arcade. TV+ seems to have launched fairly well, with no blockbusters yet but a reasonably good start line-up. However, the software/UX seems less than ideal (which is embarrassing for Apple). I haven't seen anyone who loves News+. People seem to find Card satisfactory, but it has problems, and I'm not sure Apple can convince us that partnering with Goldman Sachs was a good idea. |
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Arcade: Not much of a video gamer beyond Minecraft, and I barely have time for that right now. I'm buried in too many things and gaming takes a seat in the way back. Besides that, I'm just not compelled by the never-ending march of experimental video games looking for attention. They interest me not in the least, I find them incredibly mind numbing, uninspiring, and a total waste of time.
TV+: I just bought a new Apple TV so I could have Disney+, and it came with a free 1-year subscription to Apple TV+, but I have yet to even look in there. Seriously, until the Tom Hanks/Steven Spielberg Army Air Force series is released, there is absolutely nothing in there that compels me at any point. Literally nothing! News+: An absolute treasure trove of copy/paste journalism can be found in this black hole of partizan politics, sporting frenzy, movie star-worshipping, and glamor crap hole! Nothing in there but FUD and time-sapping BS. Apple Card: Honestly, I tried on this, but got turned down. Apparently I am over-extended with my one credit card, truck, and two homes (one is a remodel project/flipper) and until that second one is finished and sold my credit is … really good (750+) but not good enough for Apple? Maybe that's a good thing. Other than Apple card, I have no interest here, and may never try Apple Card again. - AppleNova is the best Mac-users forum on the internet. We are smart, educated, capable, and helpful. We are also loaded with smart-alecks! :) - Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Mat 5:9) Last edited by kscherer : 2019-11-19 at 14:13. |
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What will it really be? Homepod 2. |
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Well, the rumor is more that of a HomePod mini, no?
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AirPods?
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