In yesterday's keynote speech Apple had a lot to talk about. All the operating systems got a new versions, Macs were updated, and even the Apple TV had some good news to share.
Even after this Apple managed to release a completely new product. Well, new to them. It is, of course, the anticipated HomePod.
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Originally posted by hearme0: I don't understand the mentality of Apple.
Do they price most people out of their crap simply because the can???
I'm sorry but IN ANY LAND, 350 for an F'ing Alexa/Google Home equivalent is OUTRAGEOUS!
I see only the really dedicated and blinded patrons getting one of these.
I mean, in general, voice activated hardware is just absolutely lame and gimmicky and rarely ever lasts, pricing it like this will only hurt it more.
This is a waste of a product. I anticipate it won't sell much at all among the tiny MAC base of users.
Their philosophy is two fold. First, they want to make a lot per unit even if that means few units sold. Second, they know that people think if something is expensive it must be good, and therefor worth the price. This generally works well for them. There was a time this annoyed me, but not so much anymore. They are only hurting those dumb enough to buy their products...Darwin would approve.
