slprescott

Andy, I suggest you talk with Neil Young (Pono) and Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook Phone) about releasing new hardware to unseat Apple in a mature market. It doesn't always work out the way you hope...

How many GB are typical console games on Xbox, Playstation, etc.?

I'm wondering if this is setting the stage for Apple to target more high end games on ATV.

thrang said:

slprescott said:

My AirPods play a 'blip' (micro interruption in sound) somewhat randomly but every 1 or 2 minutes.  Has anyone here experienced that?

Yes, there is a thread on Apple's support forums regarding AirPods dropouts. It seems partly connected to having a Watch - Apple asked me to turn my Series 2 off and test. I had fewer dropouts but still have them. Engineering is very focused on this issue, and I can't help but think this is related to the shipping delays.

Thanks; useful info.  I do wear an Apple Watch, so now I'll leave it turned off during the next listening session to see if the dropouts decrease.

Apple: buy Tesla, thereby:

1. Leapfrogging into the leader position (probably in units-sold and industry mindshare)
2. Regaining key employees
3. Shortening your time-to-market
4. Gaining vertical integration of the full solution (HW + SW)
5. Building enthusiasm around Apple (by consumers and Wall Street)

This would be equivalent to Google buying YouTube in 2006.  After struggling with their own video-on-demand solution, Goggle adopted Plan B and bought the industry leader.  Good decision.  I'm not suggesting that Apple is struggling, just that Apple can reach its goal faster via acquisition.

Proving "green" and "profitable" can co-exist.