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The problem is that "Pro" in the name of an Apple product no longer actually means Pro, even though that was true on the Mac line for longer than in the rest of
by kalleboo 3y ago
The problem is that "Pro" in the name of an Apple product no longer actually means Pro, even though that was true on the Mac line for longer than in the rest of their line.
AirPods Pro aren't meant for people doing professional audio production. iPhone Pro isn't for people who are professional... phone...ers???
- bombcar 3y agoIt’s just giving in to the “prosumer” styling, which is an excellent financial decision on Apple’s part. And allowing an 8gb option lets them snag more of those. Of course, the sneaky people wait for the refurbished units.
- thejohnconway 3y agoWell, sure, but it's obviously brand dilution too. Pros now know Pro doesn't mean much, and so it's premium is wearing off. It's short-termism.
- bombcar 3y agoActual professionals are going to be looking at the specs and what they need to do their profession, so if was named the MacBook Wussie Edition for Idiots and it was what they needed, they'd still buy it.
- thejohnconway 3y agoApple's naming of things is just getting worse and worse. What does "Air" mean? Lighter? Sometimes...? Cheaper? Sometimes...? Standard (Mac) or special (iPad)? "Max" and "Ultra", so max isn't the max? I think the serious people at Apple have given up on naming, and whatever happens at normal corporations is happening. Part of it in genuine confusion in the product lines though. They need another Jobsian reset.
- SAI_Peregrinus 3y agoI expect the USB-inspired "Apple MacBook Pro Gen 5.8 Ultra×Max" any day now.