eightzero

williamlondon said:

eightzero said:

williamlondon said:

kkqd1337 said:

Maybe it's just not for me, but I really don't see a market for something with a robotic arm that stalks you. Also Amazon already tried this and it was a bit a flop. Very niche.

I know I am not the only one who wishes Apple would use their expertise again to make home WiFi routers/networks. Its' such critical infrastructure I can't understand why the abandoned this.

First, just because *you* don't see any value doesn't mean no one sees any value, that's a bit of a narcissist's view to be quite blunt and is quite illogical. Amazon has had many flops, so even that argument doesn't hold water.

It'll be interesting to see what they come up, mostly to see how the arm stays out of the way of the directional speakers (that rendering above is strange).

As for the WiFi routers/networks, I'm with you there, but why is it either/or? Why do they have to drop one product you don't like just to re-start one you do? No reason they can't work on both, but for their reasons they don't want to be in that market anymore. Wish they'd change their minds, my eeros are okay, but I had better experience with every Apple WiFI router I owned.

NB: the quoted comment starts "Maybe it's just not for me" and then you accuse them of being self-centered? Yeesh. And pointing out Amazon tried this very thing, has nothing to do with other flops. And there's nothing in the post about the either/or you read into it. Yes, most corporations have choices about priorities, but so do individuals. But I'll ask you this: what do you think are their reasons for not being in the wifi networking hardware market anymore? 

Yep, it is self-centered when people come on here to claim something isn't for them, they don't see any value in it and Apple is stupid for pursuing it. It happens all the time, it's annoying, just because *you* don't like it doesn't mean Apple should abandon it. Not sure why you're defending that sort of behaviour.

And your last unrelated comment asking me so speculate about why they're not in the WiFi business anymore, not sure what you expect me to say at this point.

Your whole post seems like it's trying to take a dig at me, but making no sense at all.

Well, let me clarify to help you: the original commenter specifically qualifies their opinion in that it may just be them. They acknowledge specifically what you accuse them of - they don't see a market for it, but you object to them saying so. That's a you problem. The commentor simply prefers other products be a higher priority - as do I. And it doesn't have to be either/or, but there are priorities. I've expressed them, i suspect you seem to agree on wifi, but can't say why. Apple should divert fitite resources to what appears to us as an odd, unprofitable product as compared to wifi that we like and prefer. You attack someone as being annoying, but don't provide your personal opinion about substantive things. Sure, maybe every company should make every device they can dream up, but...really? 

williamlondon said:

kkqd1337 said:

Maybe it's just not for me, but I really don't see a market for something with a robotic arm that stalks you. Also Amazon already tried this and it was a bit a flop. Very niche.

I know I am not the only one who wishes Apple would use their expertise again to make home WiFi routers/networks. Its' such critical infrastructure I can't understand why the abandoned this.

First, just because *you* don't see any value doesn't mean no one sees any value, that's a bit of a narcissist's view to be quite blunt and is quite illogical. Amazon has had many flops, so even that argument doesn't hold water.

It'll be interesting to see what they come up, mostly to see how the arm stays out of the way of the directional speakers (that rendering above is strange).

As for the WiFi routers/networks, I'm with you there, but why is it either/or? Why do they have to drop one product you don't like just to re-start one you do? No reason they can't work on both, but for their reasons they don't want to be in that market anymore. Wish they'd change their minds, my eeros are okay, but I had better experience with every Apple WiFI router I owned.

NB: the quoted comment starts "Maybe it's just not for me" and then you accuse them of being self-centered? Yeesh. And pointing out Amazon tried this very thing, has nothing to do with other flops. And there's nothing in the post about the either/or you read into it. Yes, most corporations have choices about priorities, but so do individuals. But I'll ask you this: what do you think are their reasons for not being in the wifi networking hardware market anymore? 

This is just weird. I really can't imagine using such a device, but of course, YMMV. Is the need to "move around during a meeting" really a thing? My experience in the workplace is that we need technology that eliminates the need to have meetings. (and no, that isn't an endorsement of using AI to replace humans.) 

I can think of *lots* of things a TV screen connected device could be improved: make ATV with a OTA tuner (or a couple OTA tuners; maybe even ATSC3.0 ones) with a coax jack, and add AirPort functionality back into it. This device will never appear though, because there's no way for Apple to sell services and monetize OTA content. Unless of course, homeOS is only licensed....with a subscription in Apple One. And hey, before you scoff, how about making that device include an Apple branded worldwide VPN service? drool drool shut up and take my money...

No where on the Apple.com site do I see it says the existing apple watch bands fit the X. Anyone can confirm or clarify?

Mike Wuerthele said:

eightzero said:

comment section here closing in 3...2...1...

That really depends on commenter's behavior. 

I'm taking the under.