Kierkegaarden

StrangeDays said:

nubus said:

Kierkegaarden said:

regarding the 30% — what Apple created was a vibrant economy for software developers that didn’t exist at that scale or low cost before.  You need to understand that software used to cost much more to distribute before the App Store.  

Software distribution + resellers often get less than 10% combined. App Store made things a lot more expensive for developers. No wonder a lot of Mac apps aren't available in App Store + Apple took jobs from distribution and resellers.

And so what about Apple being an enabler? I don't pay Mercedes 30% of my salary for being able to drive to work. You might disagree with the EU Parliament and the actions taken by those elected. So what? Realpolitik doesn't care about that.

Absolutely false. Tell me you’ve never sold a SKU in retrial without telling me…. Distributor and retailer added MUCH more than 10% to the final price. Look up keystone pricing. Distributing software in retail channels used to be much more expensive. 

nubus said:

Kierkegaarden said:

I’m sure what the point of her visit is — other than a power status move to make herself think she is somehow on the same level as the CEOs of the largest tech companies in the world — these companies that innovate, produce, and employ.  What exactly does Vestager do?

Vestager was elected by governments from 27 countries and confirmed by the directly elected EU parliament to ensure that the EU market is fair to all companies. That is in the interest of all. Her task is to deliver on that democratic mandate, and that is exactly what she is doing. You might not agree witn 27 countries, but you really can't blame Vestager. And talking innovation - Apple Music isn't innovation. It is blatant copy of Spotify where Apple uses the gatekeeper position of App Store to kill competition in an unrelated market. And Apple taking 30% of the revenue from app-developers? The Mac has shown that Apple can make something that is secure and easy to use - without taking 30% away from developers.

danox said:

pulseimages said:

Who else thought that was a photo of two dudes shaking hands? 

Margrethe Vestager is married to the same person since 1994 and has three kids you are way off with that cheap shot.

9secondkox2 said:

Asus and xreal are further along than anyone so far. In terms of concept and form factor. Apple looks to be quite ahead in specs compared to everyone. 

That’s the concept apple should have pursued. Makes the vp look kinda outdated as a concept. 

And then there is the price. 

Rogue01 said:

applebynature said:

Yup, we've known about the required facial scanning for proper fit since June.
I'm curious how big of a fiasco it's going to be to go into an Apple Store to demo a unit. They should do it by appointment with a required face scan before the appointment so everything is ready for you to try out. If they're just allowing everyone to come in to wait around in the store for one of the scarce demo units to be available, then having to go through a fitting and set up process along with being trained how to use it, man that will be a disaster with the time involved and so many waiting around to try it. But on the other hand, I can see people going to the store to try it out and being told, oh you have to make an appointment, the next one is in 3 weeks, and that not going over too well with customers either, so who knows.

At $3,500, no one is really interested in this at all.  So probably won't be any lines of people waiting to try it because people would rather spend $3,500 on anything else.  This product does not solve any problems and AR/VR has never been a popular item for decades.  People don't want to wear googles to run apps or watch movies.  The battery is about 2 hours unless you are physically tied to a power source.  Apple created something that no one really has any desire for.  Maybe super rich people that have nothing better to spend money on.  No one bought iPod Hi-Fi, and that was only $349.  No one bought the $10,000 Apple Watch Gold either and Apple said you had to have an appointment to see it.  The iPhone captured the smartphone market.  This captures no market at all.  Big difference.  I love Apple and have been using Apple products since 1989, but you have to wonder why Apple even made this product when consumers are not really into that product category at all.  Very few consumers use AR for games.

And remember, most consumers wear prescription lenses so another $150 for special lenses will a big deal breaker, especially when prescriptions typically change year after year for people that do wear glasses.