I don't think so. Rather, I think this gentleman sees the writing on the wall that his company and industry will soon be superceded by Apple's innovation. So he's happy that at least his sales manager was able to exit the sinking ship successfully.
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TAG Heuer Sales Director Patrick Pruniaux Joins Apple in Run-Up to iWatch Launch [Updated]
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I don't think so. Rather, I think this gentleman sees the writing on the wall that his company and industry will soon be superceded by Apple's innovation. So he's happy that at least his sales manager was able to exit the sinking ship successfully.
It definitely seems that way. I'm guessing its going to be more expensive than people realize.
If you believe the iWatch is going to be a mechanical self-winding luxury watch I think you're the one who is out of touch....
Less hardware? If Apple can put everything in the touch into a much smaller watch, that's much much much more advanced engineering than the touch.
I just can't see it going for anywhere near $200, if for no other reason than just because.. Apple.
No, just marketed like a desirable luxury brand item, you know like Apple products. But in the grand scheme of things Apple products are not so outrageously expensive that the masses can't afford them. Apple prices may offend cheap skates but so do $180 designer jeans.
I'd be dumbfounded if the upper end of the "iWatch" line -- if there is an actual line and not just one model in multiple colors and sizes was more than $200. Anything more than that is a niche product like a high end running watch. I think Apple is looking more to the mass market sales -- millions not hundreds of thousands.
I have a feeling Apple want's this to initially be viewed as a status symbol so it will probably be costly initially.
Anyone considering the timing of these human acquisitions is leaving things pretty late? I mean considering it's most likely to launch around October or so (based on Apples previous launches) and they would already have an idea of what it will do and look like already, what could these new people possibly add for this team? I'm curious and have no ideas this late in the game.
But also less projected sales for the iPod touch I an sure. Economies of scale will bring the cost down. I bet the differentiators between models will be esthetic more so then functional and they will range from $399 to $1999
This hire is apparently a sales executive. Probably will be involved with sales and marketing.
The value of the free advertising, by this story being distributed by the mainstream press?
There's been plenty of reports stating iWatch has been pushed back to 2015. Timing of these recruitments would verify that.
No wifi, smaller screen, less pixels, no cameras, less metal, less glass, less CPU power, less GPU power and so much more. Most sensors it will have the iPod touch will have already anyway.
Any tech watch whether from Apple or Google is really a gimmicky gadget. There is no market segment as most people who wear watches and high end ones at that do it for the status value.
Besides who can be bothered charging their watch EVERY NIGHT in order to use it the next day. Steve Wozniack said he threw his Samsung watch in the bin after less than half a day as he thought it was next to useless. There is no real need for an iwatch now or possibly even in the future.
Besides who can be bothered charging their watch EVERY NIGHT in order to use it the next day. Steve Wozniack said he threw his Samsung watch in the bin after less than half a day as he thought it was next to useless. There is no real need for an iwatch now or possibly even in the future.
I keep seeing this as an argument, but fail to see why it's such a big hurdle - what exactly is wrong with charging a device every night? I already charge my phone every night next to my bed so why would it be a big deal to charge a watch next to it (particularly if it supported wireless charging - just take it off and set it down next to my phone)? In some ways it's better to have something you charge every night than every 3-4 days because you won't forget then
I agree, which is why I think they are also making an "iBand" Nike fuelband style wearable for those looking for a more affordable option that does the health tracking and other features while not being an expensive piece of jewelry.
My question is (assuming the iWatch exists) will it be to the competition what the iPhone was to the competition back in 2007? Or will it be like the iPhone 5S was in 2014?
no. The stuff in quotes is Biver's words. The stuff outside of the quotes is the journalist's words or interpretation. So basically, it's the journalist confirming the existence of iWatch (for whatever that is worth).
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So you are banking on 2015. No new products (besides the two iPhone sizes) for 2014. I want to believe that, though pressure is on already especially after Tim's words.
Regardless do you think it will really add up to the other things i noted it won't have? It would be pretty on par so i don't understand these 2000$ predictions.
Seriously? The iPod touch is using 3 year old technology. A new smart watch designed from the ground up will be using the absolute newest technologies available. There is no way it will cost less than an iPod.
You have already described most current watches. Many can run you several hundreds of dollars, if not thousands of dollars like a Rolex.