>> we couldn't make too powerful a PC that might cannibalize the minicomputer sales (AS/400).
> Apple has done a fantastic job (up until now) of introducing something that basically makes a "current at the time" product obsolete.
An interesting analogue at this time will be the iPad and the Macbook lineup now that they both use the same processor. It'll be interesting if they make one or the other obsolete or keep both going. (Yes, I realize there's all sorts of design tradeoffs between direct & indirect manipulation environments)
Personally I couldn't wait nor justify owning two devices - migrating to a Windows/Linux tablet after waiting so many years and invested into the mac platform for a decade.
> Apple has done a fantastic job (up until now) of introducing something that basically makes a "current at the time" product obsolete.
An interesting analogue at this time will be the iPad and the Macbook lineup now that they both use the same processor. It'll be interesting if they make one or the other obsolete or keep both going. (Yes, I realize there's all sorts of design tradeoffs between direct & indirect manipulation environments)
Personally I couldn't wait nor justify owning two devices - migrating to a Windows/Linux tablet after waiting so many years and invested into the mac platform for a decade.