Underwhelmed by Apple – again!
I really, really wanted something released today that made me think, “I’ve just gotta buy that”. Instead, I don’t see a single thing of any realistic interest to me. This is very self-indulgent, I realise…
Apple has been losing me a bit in recent years. I used to sing their praises to everyone and advise and help people to switch. Now that they have momentum they are using their market muscle to the benefit of their shareholders. Meanwhile, users in some countries have been marginalised. This morning’s keynote was clear evidence of this.
Movies and iPhones. But not for us in the arse end of the world.
And no iPhone 3G announcement as networks in USA are not ready yet.
The AirBook is a gorgeous laptop and has the “wow” factor but little substance for those who don’t need an “ultra portable” laptop.
10.5.2 would have been good to see to fix the bugs that are still around.
And a piece of very nice but expensive hardware that promises to do what had previously been very clearly promised as an included feature in Leopard. A feature that simply does not work in Leopard. Suddenly, it’s presented to us as a $700 AUD add on. Not good.
That’s not what I expected from Apple five years ago, but it’s becoming something of an emerging pattern in their business strategy.
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