Jack Coates;170256 Wrote: > OI'm just remembering the predictions of doom which have followed every > single entrance into this market by every single large consumer > electronics producer (doubled whenever it's Apple, even if the product > doesn't actually compete). And yet, doom has failed to occur. Maybe > you're right and this is the one which will finally do it, but right > now I'm feeling good about mocking the doom-saying. >
Why should it be doom? I know I'll never convince any diehard Slim owner to change their view. Most have invested a great deal of time and effort into the product and would never let go, but there are people like me who find the product equally enjoyable and frustrating and are more open minded to change. I sincerely hope this is the kick that gets Slim to rethink a product that has effectively remained static for a number of years. Apart from the transporter, it's been evolutionary improvements and tweaks and not big jumps to outrun competitors. The weak point has always been usability and the geekiness of the product, but Sonos and others have never really shaken the fan base. The entrance of Apple may perhaps spur Slim on to creating something truly a step ahead of the competition and one more suitable for the larger market. As I said, my next purchase is more likely to be Apple instead of Slim just based on value for money and usability if the sound quality is equivalent or better. -- CardinalFang ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CardinalFang's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=962 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=31507 _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
