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That’s not the point though. The new base model pro, because they decided to cheap out on only 256 and now a single chip, has workloads where it’s slower than the previous base Air.

There shouldn’t be any situation where that happens. The new Pro should always be faster than last generations lower end model or at least equal in any workload.

It’s just bizarre that Apple thought it was okay to cheap out on their new pro model.

Even the M2 Air this won’t be good but it hurts slightly less there, and it’s likely the 256gb M2 Air will have the same situation.

Sure…but if the rest of the world is in the process of deciding this, I doubt Apple will want to maintain 2 completely separate assembly lines because of the port, particularly one they already offer on most of their other devices already.

If they did it, it would be out of spite.

Styling is subjective, but at least for an EV, they will sell out of them regardless. Maybe this is the styling direction they want, and since it’s a hot EV that they can only make in smaller numbers, they can experiment with design queues, and see if they catch on.

I personally like the Porsche like styling (save for the front sabertooth like elements, which will probably look better in all black).

The two companies are in completely different circumstances. Sony heavily relies on their PlayStation platform to exist as a company.

Microsoft could drop Xbox and still be in okay shape. Hence they are capable of taking risks, like putting all their eggs into subscription gaming. Microsoft can weather that decision if it ends up being a bad one.

Sony really can’t make any bold moves. That could be the end of them as a company. That applies to expanding to PC. It can’t impact their main money maker, PlayStation. Hence they take it slow and see how it impacts their main business.

Why don’t you just sell it, and at minimum make your money back, even a year later?

It is a bit hyperbolic though to say it’s a waste.

One more EV on the road replacing an ICE car is a move in the right direction. Even if it’s trash tier like this one.

Brand loyalty is strong with cars (that has to be the only reason this would sell because it’s pretty bad), and some will only buy Toyota. If not for this, they might not even buy an EV.

I wouldn’t say it’s a waste. It will still sell to someone who will use it daily. If it sat on the dealer lot, then yeah, it’s a waste.

It’s still a shitty car, but for some, brand loyalty trumps all.

A crypto phone that I need to pay for in fiat? If they were truly behind crypto, they would be pricing it btc or eth.

Probably not a good idea considering how volatile crypto is. They could go from having enough to fund the building of the phone to not even being able to make the box it comes in.

I just mean that it’s likely a new design hub so likely a new part. Something made for the weight but sized for the size of the car.

A 4-runner has a 6 lug hub. This one appears to have a 5, so it’s likely a bespoke design for a heavier and smaller car.

Either way, like I mentioned it doesn’t matter. Any car can encounter issues with new parts, ICE or electric.

Normally I would say this is completely unrelated to ICE vs. Electric…but an Electric car is much heavier therefore this is likely a new part designed for the heavier weight of an electric car.

However…it’s no different than a new model car which has a new hub design. Any car can encounter such an issue. Shit happens.

This is most likely a manufacturing tolerance issue. In that something with the wheel lugs/bolts/hub doesn’t have perfect sizing and some units are a bit too loose as the bolt loses it’s grip on the wheel.

I would guess not 100% of cars have the actual issue, but some were discovered so they recall all of them to verify if they have the discovered issue, and if they do, replace the parts associated with it.

Most cars are still made with problems for things that should have been settled technology.

It’s not like this is a new kind of hub design. But some bad manufacturing for a new design part (or new manufacturer/supplier of an existing design) could lead to issues like this.

They could have waited a little while longer. It’s not like everyone is going to wipe out all their accessories and replace them with matter compatible.

For those that didn’t buy a hub but very likely have ipad(s), they forced them to make a purchase they didn’t need to make.

My iPad still allows me to use it as a home hub.

I don’t think they pick availability based on presenting a complete picture. It’s purely business.

Sony paid for exclusivity of FF7 Remake/Rebirth/etc.

No one paid for Crisis Core. So it will just be available everywhere since that will bring the best return.

Exclusives involve money being exchanged. Many games wouldn’t happen if not for the cash infusion exclusive deals provide.