dr. x

SpamSandwich said:

Would be an ideal time to release a “revolutionary” new Apple product very soon.

StrangeDays said:

dr. x said:

SpamSandwich said:

I don’t know if there’s anything to this, but it sure would be nice to see a new breakthrough device from Apple soon.

Yes, I would love to see a 14" MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon and Face ID. Cheaper and possibly upgradeable RAM and SSD or am I asking too much.

I agree, Apple needs something breakthrough! 

I’m always perplexed by this sentiment. Why exactly does Apple need a breakout new product or category? Where is this expectation for Google, Netflix, John Deere, Coke, or anybody? Apple is the most successful public company in history, why do they “need” this?

I suspect what is being claimed as a need is merely a want, from those who are bored. 

I get that but Apple does need to come out with a breakthrough product every now and then to stay relevant and push technology forward. For example, the Mac switching to ARM is a breakthrough and MacOS switching from 10 to 11 also is pretty big. Ever since Tim Cook took over I felt that Apple has gotten a little stale, iPhone haven't change all that much since the iPhone X (10). As Steve Job said, focus on creating innovative products and the money will come. Somehow under cook it's more about the money but I could be wrong. That is just my opinion and feel free to respond to keep the conversation going and I'm open to hearing your thoughts. I don't agree with the point about about those who are board.

civa said:

dr. x said:

SpamSandwich said:

I don’t know if there’s anything to this, but it sure would be nice to see a new breakthrough device from Apple soon.

Yes, I would love to see a 14" MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon and Face ID. Cheaper and possibly upgradeable RAM and SSD or am I asking too much.

I agree, Apple needs something breakthrough!

Not a fan of FaceID. I see it as invasive. 

Invasive in what way? All data is stored on the device and no one can steal your identity. For me Face ID is faster over Touch ID as it unlocks every time (except when I'm wearing a mask due to covid) where Touch ID sometimes it worked and other times not.

lkrupp said:

fahlman said:

dr. x said:

SpamSandwich said:

I don’t know if there’s anything to this, but it sure would be nice to see a new breakthrough device from Apple soon.

Yes, I would love to see a 14" MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon and Face ID. Cheaper and possibly upgradeable RAM and SSD or am I asking too much.

I agree, Apple needs something breakthrough!

How many years has it been since Apple released a MacBook Pro with upgradable RAM and SSD? June 2012. You're asking too much or beating a dead horse. Not sure which.

Both

Yeah but one can always hope though but I understand. Having to pay a lot of money front for all the upgrades is a pain. At least they could make the SSD upgradable like in the 2015 MacBook Airs but if they don't I guess I'll still purchase one of the new Silicon MacBook Pros depending on the specs as I'm rocking a MacBook Pro Mid 2012 with upgraded RAM - 16GB and SSD 2TB which still works fine.

SpamSandwich said:

I don’t know if there’s anything to this, but it sure would be nice to see a new breakthrough device from Apple soon.