AquaMan2342 wrote:I thought about this, but the early reviews right now are killing the product.......totally different than any other major Apple product released in the last ten years. I don't think their plan was to come out with a horrible first-gen product and then save the day down the line.
Killing it for who, though. The guy who's going to buy this thing isn't going to be dissuaded because of product reviews. He's the guy who's gnashing his teeth because he couldn't get over to San Francisco for the live unveiling of this thing, and/or couldn't watch it on the webcast. There are a LOT of hipster doofuses out there like this. I've worked with several, and in my anecdotal experience, they've all got hipster friends who can't wait to buy these products, too.
As for the whole "sheeple" thing, how is buying this any different than buying Cubs season tickets? You're getting them for the fun of getting them, not because you're acquiring a top-notch product. It's a novelty and at least the iPad is wrapped up in a pretty package. The Cubs... not so much.
let me see if i have this straight...the Cubs are interested in the ipad
To clarify - the Cubs are interested in a refurbished 2010 iPad when it becomes available in 2013.
knapplc wrote:Killing it for who, though. The guy who's going to buy this thing isn't going to be dissuaded because of product reviews. He's the guy who's gnashing his teeth because he couldn't get over to San Francisco for the live unveiling of this thing, and/or couldn't watch it on the webcast. There are a LOT of hipster doofuses out there like this. I've worked with several, and in my anecdotal experience, they've all got hipster friends who can't wait to buy these products, too.
As big as Apple is, I don't think they are above pushing a relatively crappy product past the continually more informed consumer and expect to totally "get away with it". Yes, there will be the wide-eyed fanboys who would buy a turd in a box as long as the Apple logo is attached, but I literally haven't found one positive review of this product. Like dodgerfan said, it opens up the market for others to step in and at least grab a share, if not more. At least the first-gen iPod broke some barriers and set a foundation to build for the future. There is literally nothing about this product that you cannot do with something else that is either cheaper or more mobile. If anything I guess this product will really test the intelligence of the average consumer because if Apple is able to successfully push this product, they really probably could crap in a box and sell it.
Apple has branded themselves as the Ferrari of the tech world. They'll sell this product because people just think Apple makes superior stuff in this area. If Ferrari put out a crappy model (I'm sure they have, someone help) it wouldn't kill the brand, it's just a car that wouldn't sell.
The average user of stuff has no idea what they're missing if they buy it. It's work to keep up with tech innovations, so if you don't keep up, it's pretty easy to buy that turd in a pretty box and not know it smells until you get it home.
Apple is in a position to get away with stuff like this at least once, if not a couple of times, before they start getting a bad enough reputation to damage sales.
knapplc wrote:If Ferrari put out a crappy model (I'm sure they have, someone help) it wouldn't kill the brand, it's just a car that wouldn't sell.
I'm not saying it would kill the brand, but it's a massive missed opportunity....one that could have very negative long-term effects if someone else can successfully enter this market. After all, Jobs has pushed this product as "the most important thing I have ever done".
knapplc wrote:Apple has branded themselves as the Ferrari of the tech world. They'll sell this product because people just think Apple makes superior stuff in this area. If Ferrari put out a crappy model (I'm sure they have, someone help) it wouldn't kill the brand, it's just a car that wouldn't sell.
The average user of stuff has no idea what they're missing if they buy it. It's work to keep up with tech innovations, so if you don't keep up, it's pretty easy to buy that turd in a pretty box and not know it smells until you get it home.
Apple is in a position to get away with stuff like this at least once, if not a couple of times, before they start getting a bad enough reputation to damage sales.
I think you are underestimating the sophistication levels of the average tech consumer. I can't see Apple fanboys blindly handing out $500 without at least some proper research. And the reviews right now from respected sources in the tech community such as G4tv, Engadget, etc. are hammering this product. Apple Fanboys read reviews and like money just like the rest of us.
I think this product is designed to test the waters and get feedback from consumers and critics alike for the next version which will undoubtedly be a bigger(could actually be smaller in psychical size) and badder. Apple is just getting their toes wet with this new platform. Most people are going to understand this.
urbanbreez wrote:I think you are underestimating the sophistication levels of the average tech consumer. I can't see Apple fanboys blindly handing out $500 without at least some proper research. And the reviews right now from respected sources in the tech community such as G4tv, Engadget, etc. are hammering this product. Apple Fanboys read reviews and like money just like the rest of us.
I think this product is designed to test the waters and get feedback from consumers and critics alike for the next version which will undoubtedly be a bigger(could actually be smaller in psychical size) and badder. Apple is just getting their toes wet with this new platform. Most people are going to understand this.
I could be. We'll see. Maybe I've just known too many blind Apple fanboys.
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