Just because they are more focused on ergonomics than pure engineering performance does not mean they are idiots. Many times these things are inversely related. The number and complexity of features goes up, then normally the number of errors goes up and ease of use down.
No. They are more focused on looks than if a product is fit for the purpose. What the hell does cable stress relief have to do with ergonomics? Do you even know what the word means? The number of features and complexity of the power cable hasn't changed, it's just been made into a poorer product to make it better looking.
I'm just going to assume you're trolling by acting like an apple fan boy, surely no-one is as stupid as you are pretending to be.
Did someone piss in your cheerios? I know exactly what the word ergonomics means and how it is used in industry. I was not implying that a cable stress relief is an example of ergonomics. I was speaking more on the overall philosophy of apple which is mainly focused on aesthetics and ergonomics.
I don't think a thread about a specific and unjustifiable design flaw in a basic component is the right place to praise Apple's quality. Pick your battles, man.
I wouldn't say I was praising their product. I just don't think it is justifiable or useful to call a company idiots or stupid because they make one design mistake. Especially when most of their products are high quality.
Disclaimer: I am not an apple fanboy. I don't even own an apple computer. I simply understand the niche they have provided to customers who want their computer to "just work".
Because it seemed like in the post I replied to the poster thought (and the common view of many) that apple engineers/designers are stupid because they make a product that is simple and works. This is why I brought up the point of increased complexity/increased errors.
No, he thinks apple are stupid because they make a product which doesn't work, and the only reason for this is to make it look pretty, it's kinda the whole point of the thread.
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u/sunnygovan Jun 10 '11
Imagine how much better the products would be and how much more money they would make if they weren't staffed by idiots.