aegean

Nice review. Pretty much same thoughts as mine. I am an audiophile and no I didn't expect HomePod to carry EQs, etc. So far I like it. The quality of sound is amazing and definitely the best "smart speaker" out there. I have it setup in my bedroom and will definitely add one more when Apple will allow the pairings. But, my main music listening is primarily through turntable with headphones otherwise 10.2 channels in my dedicated music room. HomePod has its own use but noway it is going to replace my main music listening experience. Hell not even 10 HomePods can do that job. However, HomePod are perfect on particular occasions. Yes it definitely is a great start that will be much better over time if Apple continues. About more than a decade ago, they released one compact speaker mainly for iPods and those were great too at that time but then they discontinued. Anyways, I also don't care about streaming as I don't use Apple Music and can't even think about other services such as Spotify. I maintain my own hi-res music library but priority has always been playing Vinyl LPs.

That's the best Sonos can do.

I also agree with Tim. And, I also don't allow my kids to use social media/network at all. I don't use it as well. It's a trap that majority doesn't understand. I have never used Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, or whatsoever and I am very happy without them. I do have Twitter installed on my iPhone and I am only following 3 of my most favourite singers (still never posted anything). My most favourite musician from my most favourites has died in 2016, so really I will be deleting even that app anytime. Not to mention, I am almost 50. ;-)

Proud owner of 11-inch MBA 6,1, bought in Sep 2013. I just can't live without it. I spend almost 7-8 hours everyday on it. At work, at home, on the road, in the bathtub, everywhere and anywhere you can think of. There's absolutely no substitute of it and it saved my life at many places in different ways. Four years and battery still lasts 12 hours. I really wish if Apple continues it. I am willing to buy another one if they update it in the near future. Not to mention, I am perfectly happy without unnecessary ports.

randominternetperson said:

Smart move from a security perspective, but I sure hope he was backing up that MBA regularly. No Time Machine backup if you're staying off the network.

You don't need to go online to do TM backup. It can be backed up on Time Capsule with encryption just by plugging the ethernet cord, you are still not connected to the Internet and make sure that do not connect your TC to the internet and that's the whole intent. But I think they might have backed it up on external thunderbolt drive, or possibly on USB flash drive. As long as you are not connected to the internet, you are good.