How did that possibility even get past Tim Cook, THE supply chain guy? Seems entirely predictable, if not preventable. The sales really exceeded their expectations that much?
> The sales really exceeded their expectations that much?
Windows 11 demands TPM 2.0 which means that your old laptop may not be upgradable and yet support for Windows 10 has dropped. And add in a dash enshittification via AI and no real local login options.
There were a lot of people who were looking for a new laptop just as Apple dropped this.
How could Apple predict Microsoft shooting itself in both feet and the head right before they dropped a really nice cheap laptop?
I mean, it occasionally happens. Predictions are by definition not set in stone. I think there were a few iPhone generations that underestimated demand in China, a few iPhone models that overestimated, I think the 5c was the most notable.
Windows 11 demands TPM 2.0 which means that your old laptop may not be upgradable and yet support for Windows 10 has dropped. And add in a dash enshittification via AI and no real local login options.
There were a lot of people who were looking for a new laptop just as Apple dropped this.
How could Apple predict Microsoft shooting itself in both feet and the head right before they dropped a really nice cheap laptop?