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Apple's Blue Ocean

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Re: Apple's Blue Ocean

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Post by threeseed »

hn_throwaway_99 wrote: post #6

I'm all for Apple reversing their long-standing decision to make device batteries non-user-replaceable - an original decision which I personally loath, and one where the EU will most likely force Apple's hand anyway by requiring batteries to be user-replaceable. But excuse me while I throw up in my mouth a little with this "Blue Ocean" nonsense. Apple makes an original, user-hostile decision for the sole purpose of i…

> Apple makes an original, user-hostile decision

You make it sound like the decision comes with no benefits.

All of the hardware to support removable battery means less space for the battery.

And especially in the early days the iPhone was struggling to reach a normal working day.

Re: Apple's Blue Ocean

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Post by ranqet »

hn_throwaway_99 wrote: post #6

I'm all for Apple reversing their long-standing decision to make device batteries non-user-replaceable - an original decision which I personally loath, and one where the EU will most likely force Apple's hand anyway by requiring batteries to be user-replaceable. But excuse me while I throw up in my mouth a little with this "Blue Ocean" nonsense. Apple makes an original, user-hostile decision for the sole purpose of i…

Siracusa's simpering, consoomer defensiveness for Apple has become intolerable. He seems unable to deal with the fact that his precious company's business practices are incompatible with his political/enviromental beliefs. Instead concocting this 'blue ocean' dream that Apple will switch back to user serviceable batteries, creating a new market where there competitors don't dare tread.

What?

There are still plenty of Android devices that have user serviceable batteries, but they don't sell as well because what the majority of users want is to minimize size and weight at any cost. The minority of geeks out there who think something like this is important doesn't move the needle. Apple (particularly under Tim Cook) only cares about maximizing profits. Their environmental schtick is merely dressing in front of the ruthless profit making machine at work.

Obviously Siracusa can't deal with the dissonance that his precious Apple doesn't care about the environment as much as he does. Thus typing up silly articles like this...

Re: Apple's Blue Ocean

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Post by rezonant »

The Blue Ocean strategy is choosing a specific market segment underserved by your direct competitors and refusing to compete on the product attributes that your competitors are emphasizing, not just "trying something new".

Re: Apple's Blue Ocean

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Post by ace2358 »

LaSombra wrote: post #7
hn_throwaway_99 wrote: post #6

I'm all for Apple reversing their long-standing decision to make device batteries non-user-replaceable - an original decision which I personally loath, and one where the EU will most likely force Apple's hand anyway by requiring batteries to be user-replaceable. But excuse me while I throw up in my mouth a little with this "Blue Ocean" nonsense. Apple makes an original, user-hostile decision for the sole purpose of i…

I have huge respect for John Siracusa. His articles at Ars Technica, pragmatic opinions on the world of computing always spoke to me, but this article sounds like something written by John Gruber. Apple indeed innovated in multiple ways and markets, but un-removable batteries wasn’t one.

I also have massive respect for Siracusa and I find I have a few similar opinions that made it really enjoyable listening to him and reading his articles.

But over the years, as John has gotten older (and as the other members of ATP) I find that my values are starting to diverge. It feels much more of a news show than a tech show and I find I’m not gaining much insight from their discussions or opinions. Even their tech insights are starting to feel out of touch with the rest of the world.

Re: Apple's Blue Ocean

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Post by lapcat »

My favorite MacBook Pro ever was my 17-inch 2006 model.

Replaceable battery and matte display! I hate that these features were eliminated.

Re: Apple's Blue Ocean

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Post by tpmx »

Waterproof batteries, transferring power to the device via induction? Then the bay where they are installed wouldn't need to be glued shut.

Re: Apple's Blue Ocean

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Post by echelon »

rezonant wrote: post #15

The Blue Ocean strategy is choosing a specific market segment underserved by your direct competitors and refusing to compete on the product attributes that your competitors are emphasizing, not just "trying something new".

This article is a hodgepodge of Apple praise [1], incorrectly applied business analysis, and a misguided hope that Apple will be considerate enough to build user-serviceable parts. It makes no sense.

[1] yes, the trillion dollar company is better than everyone else

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