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I can respect apple's strategy. For someone like me, who likes convenience but isn't particularly obsessed with sound or sound quality, this release exists to f
by helen___keller 6y ago
I can respect apple's strategy. For someone like me, who likes convenience but isn't particularly obsessed with sound or sound quality, this release exists to frame Airpods and Airpods Pro as "value" options.
Personally, however, I'm actively working on moving away from this ecosystem. I've felt like every purchase is a lose/lose for a while now. I can't deny that Apple products offer a superior experience in almost every category, but feeling like I'm getting ripped off every time I buy is miserable, that's just not how I want to live life. I used to love apple stores, now they just remind me of nearly-mandatory $200 storage upsells.
- ziml77 6y agoThis was my thought as well on one possible strategy they were trying here. Make the in-ear AirPods and their Beats line look like a good deal. Apple continues to be highly successful, so chances are they do know what they're doing with the pricing here.
- csomar 6y agoLinux and custom-built hardware are a class of their own if you are looking to move. You can have the full experience by developing on Linux with cheap and powerful custom boxes and have a MacBook Air/iPad and an iPhone for the rest of your everyday stuff. At least that's my plan and the path Apple seems to be taking.
- rusticpenn 6y agoI am moving from Android to Apple ecosystem. I got an IPAD air 2 in 2015-16 and it still works without any hiccups, I had changed 3 Android phones in this time. Happy with my iPhone SE2 now.