DavidAlGregory

Reading this on an iPad Pro w LTE and see no need and have no desire for Face ID and if it cannot be turned off the answer is no sale.
It is proven to not be secure.

mike1 said:

Curious if it will work with the iTunes library on my computer, or is an Apple Music subscription required.

Supposedly can support iTunes Match if you do not use Apple Music. Not streaming from a local iTunes library is arrogant or stupid. Apparently cannot use it as a speaker for your Mac or Apple TV- much less and non-Apple device.

This is a flop out of the box.
When you come to market after everyone else and even behind your announced launch, you should have your feature set complete and ready for prime time. This device is none of that.

More expensive than Google and Amazon.
Inferior Siri AI
Tied to Apple's rental rap service- not iTunes.
No apparent support for streaming from local iTunes library, Mac computer or Apple TV.
No stereo capability.
Design looks like a fingerprint and dust magnet. Every little kid will put their paws on the surface and the mesh will be a magnet for dust.
No physical audio input.

Got a nice set of Focal SuperBirds set up with my Apple TV in the Living Room. Cannot imagine how this thing in any way is better- certainly not in Audio quality.
Got a nice Focal XS Computer speakers for my Desktop Mac. This Apple TP Roll will not sound better.
Not dragging around a $350 toilet paper roll sized speaker in my computer bag.
Not replacing my main stereo setup.
Not going to use it in the car.
Not going to haul it to the beach, camping or the back yard.

So exactly what use is this thing?

Leo wants to be bought out. 
After endless hours waxing over the latest Windows Creator’s Update with Mary Jo and Paul Thurott, he wants to move on.

mike1 said:

jsmythe00 said:

Glad they are back on schedule. Sadly though, I don't see this product being successful. I think they priced themselves out the market. 

I don't get apple sometimes. Airpods are GREAT. What made them even greater is they priced them extremely compettitve. Same with the iPad. Apple watch was slightly overpriced. But this...it's a crippled device at premium price. 

Fix the price and allow third party music 

Price is fine. $350 is not expensive for good audio. It should be a premium product with better sound. They don't have to compete with Amazon's dreck. If there's any significant functionality missing, that's a different story. Not a rush, but I am looking forward to picking one up at some point.

This toy speaker is not good audio unless you are used to listening to MP3 files on a crappy set of Beats headphones. Got a great set of Focals in my Living Room that would give you a point of reference.