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These products just feel like “component pipeline optimization” instead of working backwards from customer needs. There should be 3 iPads, all with the same for
by tolmasky 8y ago
These products just feel like “component pipeline optimization” instead of working backwards from customer needs. There should be 3 iPads, all with the same form factor, same connectors (can’t believe I even have to specify this): small medium large, and they should be called iPad mini, iPad, and iPad Pro. The iPad should serve the vast majority of the market. The pro should really feel like it’s for Pros. The mini should feel like it cannot be beat on a hike taking nature photos. Stories based on use, not price. The way I imagine them talking about iPad uses cases instead is: “imagine you want to buy an iPad, but you only have $399. Boom: iPad mini, the perfect fit!”
- basch 8y agothey should use the same words for all their devices. they need to decide between Mini and Air or make one of those the "regular." Macbook, iPad, and iPhone: Mini, Air, Plus? Air, nothing, Pro? Why is it a Macbook Pro and an iPhone Plus and then a Max? They need one word and one world only for big and powerful, not 3.
- jonfw 8y agoSame thing that happened the first time Steve Jobs left. Apple is moving towards being just another consumer electronics company. Unremarkable products and competitive pricing.
- jxdxbx 8y agoHaving the cheaper iPads use lightning makes sense as long as the phones keep using it. I personally would love to see USB C across the board but I think normal people would scream bloody murder if Apple tried to phase out lightning.