Apple "Spring Forward" Event Reactions

My immediate reactions to the news of the Apple event that happened today, 3/9 happened over on Twitter, because that's where I was getting the news from (I had class during the event). I compiled them here for your perusing, including links to the tweets. Be sure to check out my full Twitter feed for all of my retweets as well.

Apple Watch is going to be important for the future of #Apple, smartwatches, and tech in general. #SpringForward
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

In typical fashion, Apple's defining a category: "Brands had no interest in smartwatch apps until the Apple Watch" http://t.co/A3mF6xsf0g
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

Apple Pay is spreading to Coca-Cola vending machines, and that's awesome: http://t.co/gRqmNnITpX
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

The new MacBook looks awesome and I want one in space grey: http://t.co/1V4BErFmSa
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

RT @sokane1: "TIL lots of people didn’t read this: "What the Tech World Doesn't Understand About Fashion” http://t.co/6DgdNMctkM"
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

The MacBook port fiasco strikes me as the same chirps we heard about the missing optical drive on the original Air. Who uses disks now?
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

To be fair, Apple's past dropping of I/O's have come earlier than others, but in every case they have been right in predicting market trends
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

We're 1, maybe 2 years away from basically only needing physical I/O for power. In the meantime, it's still very much a power user feature.
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

Let's not forget that Apple sells a laptop for people who *need* a portable notebook with more power and more ports - the 13" MacBook Pro
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

Even if you don't like Apple, you have to admit that ResearchKit is bold, innovative, and incredible. http://t.co/7j37fo8wCI
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

In case anyone cares, my Apple Watch will be the Sport variety and have a neon green band.
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

It's not that I think the others are too expensive, I just prefer my watches to have a matte finish, and I like the fluoroelastomer band.
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

I don't like the look of yellow of rose gold on myself. But I definitely see Edition being worth it to people who can afford it & like gold
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

I'm totally digging the drop in Apple TV pricing. Wonder whether it means a future update or if it's to better compete with Roku/Chromecast
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

Either way, Apple TV is now an even more compelling offer if you own even 1 Apple device. Or if you want HBO without a cable subscription.
— Erik Peterman (@InternetOfErik) March 9, 2015

Let me know what you thought of the event in the comments. Also, let me know if you like this kind of post, or if I should go back to longform writing.

Also, I will leave you with this:

Hashtag can’t innovate anymore, my ass
— Marco Arment (@marcoarment) March 9, 2015

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