Anyone who expects Apple to not come out with a better model next year is a bit naive. It's the same thing with Android phones and many other products. They never give you everything you want this year. You wouldn't buy next year's model if they did. Plus, they can't feasibly include everything that will be a thing in the future because it isn't thought of yet or is still in the very early stages of developement. For example, the iPhone 3G didn't come with a fingerprint scanner or an Apple Pay chip for a good reason other than "planned obsolescence." Also, parts get cheaper every year so they can add upgrades while charging the same price.See ? If true this is consistent with planned obsolescence. I mentioned that the reason Apple watch lacked a camera is because this would be an inexpensive tweak to justify v2. My next prediction is a 720P camera for the new MacBook
At least their products have good resale value. That way you can upgrade every year without paying full cost and always have the best specs.
Europa I agree, I for one will upgrade, I just don't have the stomach for the obvious slow and incremental pace of innovation design to squeeze every penny out of us. Yes I pay gladly and enjoy the product, I'm just venting.
I can see an argument against the planned obsolescence statement I made, fair enough. As for this statement, 480P is more than "lagging behind", lagging behind would have been 720P LOL. On this I think Apple chose profits over their core philosophy of quality. I anticipate version 2 to have 720P. I LOVE apple buy my love is not blind
We agree. Apple is severely lagging on the camera issue. And I still can't fathom why they chose a 480p camera, but it wasn't simply a case of choosing profits over features when an 8mp camera only costs about $11.00 in the quantities they buy. Just boggles the mind.I can see an argument against the planned obsolescence statement I made, fair enough. As for this statement, 480P is more than "lagging behind", lagging behind would have been 720P LOL. On this I think Apple chose profits over their core philosophy of quality. I anticipate version 2 to have 720P. I LOVE apple buy my love is not blind
I agree, I could even justify in my mind a 720P camera! I think even if these cameras are dirt cheap when you take into account how many notebooks they sale it could mean millions in savings.
I don't think including a better camera on the MacBooks would result in millions in savings. I've met very few people outside of forums who know the specs of their electronics. They want the MacBook for many reasons and will buy it regardless of the camera, but most of them don't even know the specs on the camera.
I meant due to the cost of the parts not the number of units sold because of the parts. I figured that if the camera module is even 30 cents cheaper then those 30 cents saved would add up after millions of units sell.
DSLR cameras are too cumbersome to carry everywhere you go. You don't take any pictures with your iPhone? It's the only camera I use anymore since it's always with me and it takes pretty good photos.
Sure, I use the camera on my phone. But I don't think the camera feature would be a selling point for me. It's great that it's there, but for any serious photography it's the Canon all the way. With a 500mm lens on it, it is a worthy match for a Formula One Ferrari blasting past in the blink of an eye.
