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Mike Wuerthele said:

AppleZulu said:

Since this article references the slapdash CR review of the HomePod, I’ll ask here: whatever became of the proposed meeting between CR and AI to discuss that review (and its inherent problems with methodology)?

Still going back and forth as far as I am aware. I am not the one who will be going as I am in VA, and they are in NY.

They have still yet to answer my questions that I posed, however.

Mike Wuerthele said:

gatorguy said:

Mike Wuerthele said:

At about 10PM ET last night, Consumer Reports responded to my e-mail. But, it wasn't with answers to the three questions I asked, including why their account of the MacBook Pro engagement ended differs with Apple's, and how the thought process evolved about how they decided to talk about the HomePod in comparison to its competitors after a less than a full day -- but instead with an invitation to talk to a few members of the Consumer Reports team.

We will take them up on the offer.

It's certainly encouraging that they would reach out to start the process of communicating more directly, IMHO an unexpected turn of events.  It can only help in clearing up perceived confusion, better understanding of methodologies and the reasoning behind them, and a chance for you to suggest changes and why. Kudos to both you and CR, and big thanks for keeping us all advised. 

It would be better if the discussions were face-to-face if possible as email and texts aren't a very efficient way of getting answers to all the questions that might arise.  Is that out-of-the-question?

In person is possible - how probable it is, is unclear. CR has offices in DC and NYC, locations that we have staff. There are a lot of factors that have to be considered, not the least of which are logistics. They have a staff of about 2000. We have a staff of 10.