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Apple is so lost. Who in the world needs that much processing power? 18 core xeon processor ? Really? 4999 for the entry level 8 core xeon processor? Apple who

Apple is so lost. Who in the world needs that much processing power? 18 core xeon processor ? Really? 4999 for the entry level 8 core xeon processor? Apple who exactly are you targeting? You say you want users who want to do cutting edge stuff with your hardware but are they really going to shell out 5 grande for this, when a custom made pc priced at half that will do the job? Come on here. With the economy in the tank and wages being stagnant, this is simply unacceptable.

avaer 9y ago
If you don't know what the Bloomberg Terminal is, you might find Googling it enlightening.
allover 9y ago
As the speaker said it's aimed at people doing video editing, 3d graphics, machine-learning, compiling huge code-bases, etc. Basically it's something your work buys if you do one of those things for a job. If you missed the whole outcry about the Macbook Pro updates last year, some of the criticism was bemoaning the fact the machines weren't powerful enough to cater to the above (along with the trashcan Mac Pro not having received updates in 3-4 years). (Also care to backup the claim you can match that spec with a PC at half that price, as that would directly contradict the claim made on-stage)?
glup 9y ago
Um, professionals? (scientists, graphic designers, architects, analysts). Custom PCs are generally a poor choice in institutional contexts because of high TCO (crappy drivers and nonexistent long-term support). That said, it seems weird that there hasn't been a reasonable way to have an OS X machine in a data center since the Xserves.
- detaro 9y ago
  High-end workstations from other manufacturers aren't "custom PCs" in any way, but still upgradable and serviceable. It's an interesting question if that is necessary or not, MacBooks don't come with really good support packages either and still are immensely popular with professional users. (It's certainly less important than it is with server systems)
ricardobeat 9y ago
Please tell us more about that custom PC at half price with similar specs.
kenferry 9y ago
> With the economy in the tank and wages being stagnant Whose economy? The US's is in danger of overheating.

avaer 9y ago

If you don't know what the Bloomberg Terminal is, you might find Googling it enlightening.

allover 9y ago

As the speaker said it's aimed at people doing video editing, 3d graphics, machine-learning, compiling huge code-bases, etc. Basically it's something your work buys if you do one of those things for a job. If you missed the whole outcry about the Macbook Pro updates last year, some of the criticism was bemoaning the fact the machines weren't powerful enough to cater to the above (along with the trashcan Mac Pro not having received updates in 3-4 years). (Also care to backup the claim you can match that spec with a PC at half that price, as that would directly contradict the claim made on-stage)?

glup 9y ago

Um, professionals? (scientists, graphic designers, architects, analysts). Custom PCs are generally a poor choice in institutional contexts because of high TCO (crappy drivers and nonexistent long-term support). That said, it seems weird that there hasn't been a reasonable way to have an OS X machine in a data center since the Xserves.

detaro 9y ago
High-end workstations from other manufacturers aren't "custom PCs" in any way, but still upgradable and serviceable. It's an interesting question if that is necessary or not, MacBooks don't come with really good support packages either and still are immensely popular with professional users. (It's certainly less important than it is with server systems)

ricardobeat 9y ago

Please tell us more about that custom PC at half price with similar specs.

kenferry 9y ago

> With the economy in the tank and wages being stagnant Whose economy? The US's is in danger of overheating.