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4 points by nzealand ↗ HN
What would todays presentation would have looked like if Steve Jobs was still around?

-There would have been fewer leaks before the big unveiling.

-There would have been fewer features mentioned in the presentation.

-There would have been fewer features in the product in favor of a faster ship date.

-There would have been fewer choices in terms of colors, straps and models.

This is a totally unfair comparison, especially as I don't work at Apple and have yet to wear the device.

But I think we are all wondering, can Apple continue to innovate as successfully without Steve around?

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darkstar999
Who cares?
nzealand
As a stock holder, I care.

I have a taxable account that holds individual stocks.

AMT means I shouldn't sell unless I see Apple underperforming the index by a significant amount.

darkstar999
No, I mean who cares what Steve Jobs would do? He's gone. It doesn't matter.
nzealand
A simple presentation is like a simple product.

If they can't keep the presentation simple and elegant, how can they keep the product simple and elegant.

darkstar999
That's a ridiculous statement. The product and the announcement are completely disparate. They could make an amazing presentation about a mediocre product (and have been known to do so).
aaronbrethorst 

    Fewer Leaks
http://gizmodo.com/5520164/this-is-apples-next-iphone

    faster ship date
https://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/01/09Apple-Reinvents-t... - "MACWORLD SAN FRANCISCO—January 9, 2007—Apple® today introduced iPhone...it begins shipping in June"

    fewer choices
http://forums.macresource.com/read.php?1,166649,166665

    we are all wondering
I'm not.
nzealand
Good response.

Individually, none of this is a big deal.

Together, it made for a disappointing presentation.