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Re:Apple is betting on augmented reality by JohnnyConatus on Monday March 20, 2017 @10:57AM (#13914725)
The lack of 5.1 support is not due to a lack of competence. It's due to the relatively small number of people who have a 5.1 setup. Basic product management.
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Re:Apple is betting on augmented reality by awinder on Monday March 20, 2017 @11:05AM (#13914793)
Do you have marketshare numbers? I mean, soundbars would get an audio bump out of the upgrade, and theres egads of those sold. This is also "basic product management" until 1 competitor offers it, and then it becomes a wedge issue, so I'm not convinced that skipping table-stakes features is completely wise. It's also a wedge issue for people to subscribe to any of these services coming from OTA / Cable / Satellite, so if that's the competitive market place, again, I'm not sure it's a great product management decision.
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Re:Apple is betting on augmented reality by izacus on Monday March 20, 2017 @12:29PM (#13915474)
What is this "small number"? A few millions of potential customers with (now rather cheapish) home cinema systems?
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