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Tim Cook Visits Palo Alto Apple Store, Says Apple Watch Orders Have Been 'Great'
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That was probably because he was pi***ed off that they only had limited quantities available when he knew they could have sold a bucket load more had they had more coming off the production line
exactly what i thought if the sales are that good Tim would have called it fantastic or something like that
That was probably because he was pi***ed off that they only had limited quantities available when he knew they could have sold a bucket load more had they had more coming off the production line
limited quantities available would not have affected the number of pre-orders coming in, though.
Probably would have done because many that couldn't get it delivered on launch day would just wait until later when they are in stock in stores.
that is a good point.
i wonder if they'll announce the number of pre-orders they received before the product actually launches.
Where in the world could you possible get that notion? Nobody has actual numbers, and the only indicator we have (shipping dates) show that demand was through the roof.
we're not saying its a negative term.
we're just saying it's not the best positive term that he could have used.
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actually, that would just show that initial supply was limited. it doesn't say anything conclusive about demand.
Apparently myself and everyone I know that ordered the black aluminum sport with black band is having their ordered canceled by Apple with the explanation we ordered too many. Each of us only ordered one. Phone customer service has no idea what is going on.
Can you post a picture of this email?
In Apple speak it is..... one would have expected at least one "Phenomenal" in his remarks
I find Apple launches really frustrating as I always feel there's such a long waiting game between announcement, pre-order and finally receiving the thing!
here's a link to the actual cnbc interview of Tim Cook:
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102546241
He also says "incredible" and "extraordinary"... seems very upbeat.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/102546241
He also says "incredible" and "extraordinary"... seems very upbeat.
no, he says reactions to the device itself have been "extraordinary", not the pre-orders themselves.
additionally, the article points out that despite customer enthusiasm and mostly positive reviews for the watch, apple stock has reacted sluggishly. that most likely means internal numbers aren't exactly pleasing the market at this point.
Anyone else notice Tim's SS has what appears to be the red Digital Crown from the Edition with Red band?
if the past few years are anything to go by, I'd guess Apple will release an official statement in the next few days (once they've figured out how things have actually turned out)
It's the wording of that statement that would give a better guide.
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Yeah sorry, I went back and corrected my post (after you'd started replying)
It's the wording of that statement that would give a better guide.
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Yeah sorry, I went back and corrected my post (after you'd started replying)
He also said "incredible" and "extraordinary".
[People don't even bother watching the video.]
This is very transparent
I mean Apple has simply not produced as many watches as they should have and Apple is VERY well aware that there was going to be a bit of a timid adoption of this product.
Most people I talk to don't understand the need for the Apple Watch, and so are opting to wait for it, a LOT of reviews are saying the same thing.
Apple knew this, it wasn't going to be a instant hit product like iPhone, iPod or iPad, its kind of inbetween something that could be innovative, or another drop into the tepid waters of smart watches that haven't heated up yet.
Apple knows they will always get a certain amount of early adopters that will simply buy anything with an Apple logo on it, whether it has any use or not. So making the release day stock in limited quantities is a great marketing ploy, something Apple has been notorious for with almost every other product release. Blame it on manufacturing difficulties or supply chain problems all they want, but Apple simply doesn't make enough supply for a product release when they know there will be some trepidation in the market.
Selling a few million watches during its launch was to be expected, but claiming that it's "great", or exceeded demand is just plain transparent. Although "great" is not a usual word Apple uses, there is not enough hyperbole and sensationalism in that word, so perhaps things are not really as extraordinary as Tim Cook wants us to think.
I mean Apple has simply not produced as many watches as they should have and Apple is VERY well aware that there was going to be a bit of a timid adoption of this product.
Most people I talk to don't understand the need for the Apple Watch, and so are opting to wait for it, a LOT of reviews are saying the same thing.
Apple knew this, it wasn't going to be a instant hit product like iPhone, iPod or iPad, its kind of inbetween something that could be innovative, or another drop into the tepid waters of smart watches that haven't heated up yet.
Apple knows they will always get a certain amount of early adopters that will simply buy anything with an Apple logo on it, whether it has any use or not. So making the release day stock in limited quantities is a great marketing ploy, something Apple has been notorious for with almost every other product release. Blame it on manufacturing difficulties or supply chain problems all they want, but Apple simply doesn't make enough supply for a product release when they know there will be some trepidation in the market.
Selling a few million watches during its launch was to be expected, but claiming that it's "great", or exceeded demand is just plain transparent. Although "great" is not a usual word Apple uses, there is not enough hyperbole and sensationalism in that word, so perhaps things are not really as extraordinary as Tim Cook wants us to think.
he used those words to describe the reactions to the product itself, not to describe the state of the pre-orders.
Steve @ Palo Alto Store for iPhone Launch (YouTube)
Steve Jobs visits Palo Alto store for iPhone launch:
https://youtu.be/gh0VNUwhSLM
Steve Jobs visits Palo Alto store for iPhone launch:
https://youtu.be/gh0VNUwhSLM
You are correct and several analysts have also said the current stock price already includes the watch initial forecasts for sales. With the mixed "at best" reviews, the stock didn't go down at all either. Any guess up or down right now is just that... a guess. Same for sales... Apple stock is actually up over 20% since the Watch was first introduced.