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Isn't it amazing an analyst can predict something that happens every year?
New devices later in the year. Wow. I would have never guessed.

I predict sometime in the next 5 years that Apple will update the cinema display and also the MacPro.

/sarcasm off
 
The intended customer for the Edition Watch isn't someone who usually spends half as much (or less) on their watches and jewelry. More likely those who typically spend twice as much (or more) on their other watches (e.g. brands above mid models of Rolex), thus making an Edition an inexpensive experiment in comparison.

Yes, that's true for sure.
If they're anything like me they won't wear their other watches anymore, so, taking this into consideration they safe a lot of money buying the apple watch ;)
 
Hello everyone. BruceEBonus here. I've just been down the Apple Store and bought myself one of those brand new Rose Gold Apple Watches. They're very nice, aren't they? Mmm. Lovely. And even tho they're of no more practical use than any other Apple Watch, those new colours were so mesmerisingly breathtaking. And shiny to boot! I simply just HAD to have one - there and then - and on that basis alone. Just divine!

I must say it really does look the business, really smart and well worth the ......

Oh no! What was I thinkin'? Yer well. 'Looks like I've only just gawn an' blown four 'undred quid on what's nuffin' more than an overpriced hyped-up wrist-mounted remote-screen for me iPhone, ain't I? Bladdy 'ell. My missus is gonna kill me when she finds out! :-(
 
Sorry, but you are jumping from argument to argument without addressing the other points. Ironically, your point that Rolex does have cheaper, non-handcrafted Rolex watches obviously means that it must be worth their while to produce more expensive ones as well. What could be the reason to sell golden and hand-crafted watches in addition to those when people are unable to distinguish them from afar? The reason is simple: some people like spending good money on pristine quality and exclusivity.
I wasn't saying Apple shouldn't have cheaper and more expensive watches (like Rolex). I wasn't aware that Rolex is selling the same model in gold and fake gold, if they really do I was wrong in first place. But I don't really think so.

Right... You started with: "How STUPID would apple be to make a gold/rose gold sports watch? Does anybody think anyone would buy an edition watch, if they are nearly indistinguishable from a sports watch?" You entered the discussion yourself with that claim, so don't retract now by saying that it's all speculative. Moreover, based on Apple's current and previous use of these materials: aluminium has a matte finish, whereas stainless steel has always been shiny. Unless they start using completely different finishes now, the assumption goes in favour of a matte gold finish as well, just like Apple uses for the iPhone and the new MacBook.
My assumption was on what the analyst was predicting.

Either way, I don't think it is fruitful to continue this line of discussion.
True, true
 
Your argumentation doesn't make sense. A smart watch is something entirely different than a regular watch. For all the functions that a smartwatch has (with maybe the exception of the traditional watch face that it could show) it makes sense to have a rectangular shape.

Just that you like or would prefer a round smartwatch, doesn't mean that from a logical point of view makes sense to the rest of the world. It doesn't.

I think a round watch would be better than rectangular for the kinds of information used on the watch.

Think outside the box.
 
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I have a very specific claim for the iMac. Ive will design the thinnest iMac yet. A man will reach behind his iMac to plug the cord in and fall on the monitor and get beheaded.

The next day the headlines in NY Daily News will read: Man using Microsoft Word gets a heading; Jonathan Ive doesn't know where he's headed
 
I'm not buying another iPad air until it stops vibrating. I used to update every cycle since the original iPad until the Air 2.

My guess is that they're not going to fix the issue so no revenue from me.
 
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The funny thing is my first thought was what about the Edition buyers! Immediately followed by a sly grin.

People who pay that much for something tend to find it amusing (and quite telling, and not in a good way) when "normal" people misidentify much cheaper things for what they have.

Hey, is that the new gold sport model? No, followed by a dismissive shrug and a turn-away.

Just one more thing that separates them from the masses.
 
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Future iterations of the Apple Watch will have features and capabilities that make the first generation Watch seem primitive.

I hope you are right because we haven't seen impressive innovation come from Tim's Apple. I wouldn't touch this iteration of the Apple watch with a 10 foot pole. I wouldn't touch the 12 inch macbook with a 20 foot pool.

But, you are right. First generations usually lack features that are seen as key in the future. I just don't want to see 2 generation update as new colours... I already think many android phones are on par and slightly surpassing the iphone these days. Every time a new IOs comes up, all it is doing is playing catch up...
 
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Given how they announced that the 18K gold watches are limited edition, it would make sense for them to add gold options to the sport to maintain that color and allow people to own "gold" iPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and now Apple Watches. Now we just need a gold Apple TV and the buyers esp. In China will be thrilled with a gold lineup
 
Well I will make a tiny contribution to the figures. Hopefully I will pick up a iPad mini next refresh (if it is properly upgraded this time) to replace our old iPad 2 which really is on its last legs. Nearly bought myself one of the A8 iPod Touches yesterday as I think they are very good value when compared to an iPhone but remembered I don't really have a need for one... That leaves me with one piece of the puzzle missing and will I get the chance to get a new non portable Mac with good enough spec for Fallout 4 well.
 
I really want to know what world people have been living in if they think that gold coloured anodised aluminium is going to cannibalise the sales of 18ct pure gold lol. I really hope that's a strawman troll argument otherwise I fear for the sanity of some in this thread.
 
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if true, then everyone who got an Apple watch already should of held out longer ... Apple always seems to excite us..

Even if predictions are wrong... makes things that much more interesting.
 
If Apple still wants to be cheap ...

Apple doesn't want to be cheap, but wants to be as expensive as possible and suck as many dollars it can from all past and future customers, never mind what it sells and to whom.
That's the new basic philosophy.
If it could make good margins by selling Burritos in China, it wouldn't hesitate.
 
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...and 640K should be enough RAM for everyone...

How is what I said comparable to that? When I say "design", I'm strictly referring to the external design of the computer. I specifically said the people who still want desktops care more about the insides than what it looks like, as in they don't think that the best of today is good enough (although I do expect that as time goes on, fewer and fewer people buying computers for individual use will find laptops inadequate for their needs.)
 
I'm waiting for Macs to get better dedicated GPUs for a reasonable price before I look at them. Intel graphics sucks and the AMD Radeon R9 M370X that charge £1800+ for isn't even good for that money, I'd expect it on a Laptop for half the price. Windows Laptops at £1500 have a 980m inside...
 
Your argumentation doesn't make sense. A smart watch is something entirely different than a regular watch. For all the functions that a smartwatch has (with maybe the exception of the traditional watch face that it could show) it makes sense to have a rectangular shape.

Just that you like or would prefer a round smartwatch, doesn't mean that from a logical point of view makes sense to the rest of the world. It doesn't.
It doesn't make sense to you. You are not the rest of the world either. One of the main purposes of this forum is to share your opinion not to prove you are right or wrong.
As a potential consumer of Apple Watch its 'logical' that a persons preference or taste can be fulfilled by a product that will be on the person's wrist.
Some people 'logically' consider the Apple Watch a piece of jewelry, therefore one of the main functions is to match it with your personal taste. In my case it's not the number of bands or variety of colors, it's the shape.
Functionally wise one of the main drawbacks for me is the lack of blood pressure monitoring, as well as not being independent of the iPhone for many of its functions.
How the rectangular shape is determined by all the functions that Apple Watch has?
 
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Your argumentation doesn't make sense. A smart watch is something entirely different than a regular watch. For all the functions that a smartwatch has (with maybe the exception of the traditional watch face that it could show) it makes sense to have a rectangular shape.

Just that you like or would prefer a round smartwatch, doesn't mean that from a logical point of view makes sense to the rest of the world. It doesn't.

Personally, I think a rectangular shape is ugly. I think the Moto 360 is extremely stylish. Give me a round Apple Watch!
 
iMac's with Skylake? Any chance of it gaining a 2TB SSD, similar to the one Samsung just released? What about a 4k 21.5 inch?
Why would anyone (and by that I mean 99% of consumers and 100% of professionals) need a 2TB SSD in their primary computer? In my humble opinion if you have over 500GB of data stored on your iMac, everything else needs to be on an external hard drive. 2TB, in most cases would be media such as music and movies, in which case you should really have a Mac Mini or something else being used as a media server. It's always the same people who come to me with their 500GB or 1TB drives maxed out and often failing that don't have their "precious" data backed up.
 
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