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Cook isn't a product guy. So we have no reason to think he would know a great product idea if he sees one. Apple's execution can hide problems. This thing could
by wilg 3y ago
Cook isn't a product guy. So we have no reason to think he would know a great product idea if he sees one. Apple's execution can hide problems. This thing could end up being a thing, but my gut just says no for whatever reason.
- TillE 3y agoCounterpoint: the Watch. Completely new product, launched years after Steve was gone, started in a bad state (slow, useless) but now it's a great product that's selling very well. It's not some world-changing revolution, but it's the most popular smartwatch by far. "Wearables" was 10% of last quarter's revenue, bigger than the iPad, bigger than the Mac. That category includes AirPods, but hey that's a new Tim Cook era product as well.
- wilg 3y agoI'm not saying Cook can't launch a product. Just that he's not a product guy himself so his personal opinion isn't worth that much about what will be a good product. Apple has a good team, and most of the stuff that goes across his desk is going to be pretty good. I have worn an Apple Watch most of the time since it's been out. It kinda sucks, but it's the best smartwatch. I miss when Apple launched world-changing revolution products like the iPhone. Jobs had some misses too, like the iPad. People buy them, the hardware is impressive from an engineering standpoint, but it's just not a useful device for most people.