dysmatik Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Would you like to see more Black Versions of Apple's Hardware / Accessories? [i.e; keyboards, mice, airport, time capsule, etc] Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldaccount1 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 i think it would add a whole bunch of unnecessary skus. think about the complication of a customer going into a retailer "i need a magsafe power adapter and a mighty mouse" the retailer responds "okay what wattage for the adapter? bluetooth mighty mouse or wired mighty mouse? would you like the adapter in black and the mighty mouse in white? or would you like the mighty mouse in black and the adapter in white? or do you want them both black? or both white?" :( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502740 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPressland Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hell Yeah, A Black iMac, Black Mighty Mouse and Black Keyboard would do nicely :D The only reason I paid for the most expensive MacBook was because it was Black... so is my wallpaper (as in the walls of my room), and so are all my clothes :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502743 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dysmatik Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hell Yeah, A Black iMac, Black Mighty Mouse and Black Keyboard would do nicely :DThe only reason I paid for the most expensive MacBook was because it was Black... so is my wallpaper (as in the walls of my room), and so are all my clothes :D Same reason I bought the Black MacBook too. My clothes too :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PL_ Veteran Posted June 22, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 22, 2008 +1 on the clothes and black MacBook :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502759 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verdelite Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 wtf, are you johnny cash? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502765 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dysmatik Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 wtf, are you johnny cash? :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502793 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andykling Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I think the white products kind of define Apple. Whenever I see a black MacBook I always do a double take to make sure it's a Mac. I voted NO. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ollie C Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I wouldn't care. Yeh I paid more for the black Macbook but Idunno whether I'd pay extra for black accessories. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502810 Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGVL Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 No. It would create confusion across product lines and complicate logistics for no good reason. It would take away from the "everything on a Mac is simple". People who buy a time capsule or airport will still buy it even if it's not black, and they will still buy the Mac even if the mighty mouse is white. It's very likely that the revenue not earned by not making the products black is less than the opportunity cost, especially when there are so many compatible third party suppliers. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589502939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cara Veteran Posted June 22, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 22, 2008 My vote goes to a No on this one. Apple prides itself on having a limited number of SKU's which make product selection easy for its customers. If Apple started adding Black Accessories then you'd also start seeing the desire to have Brushed Aluminum accessories or whatever color that is released in the future which could potentially triple the number of products that Apple would need to manufacture as well as provide stock for. K.I.S.S. (Keep it stupidly simple) Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589503021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigapixels Veteran Posted June 22, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 22, 2008 Yes, for sure. Black electronics = sexy. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589503050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aperture Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 My vote goes to a No on this one.Apple prides itself on having a limited number of SKU's which make product selection easy for its customers. If Apple started adding Black Accessories then you'd also start seeing the desire to have Brushed Aluminum accessories or whatever color that is released in the future which could potentially triple the number of products that Apple would need to manufacture as well as provide stock for. K.I.S.S. (Keep it stupidly simple) I always thought it was Keep It Simple Stupid. Was what I was tought in Business anywho :p Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589503173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
former1 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 In the military it's: Keep It Stupid Simple :p However I'd say yes... maybe a niche market for a 3rd party to undertake? :o Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589503178 Share on other sites More sharing options...
giga Veteran Posted June 22, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 22, 2008 Do not want. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589503180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormier6083 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I'd have to say no. White is very distinct. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589503347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dysmatik Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 I could just see it now....an iPod Styled commercial featuring AC/DC set to "Back in Black" with Angus Young's dancing shadow ripping on his guitar.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589503692 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_bobcat_ Veteran Posted June 23, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 23, 2008 If I had a Blackbook I think I'd want a black mouse and accessories, so I voted yes. I think that they could keep it to those accessories used directly with the black Macbook though - such as mouse, adaptors - whilst leaving other things as they are (like iPod docks, Time Capsule). Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589505718 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impact Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Yeah, I would love to have a black imac. That would look sweet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589505736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillz Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 When I buy a black iPod, I'd like to have black earbuds. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589506464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiwai Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 For me, I like my black Lenovo Thinkpad; I guess it depends on whether you view your computer as a fashion statement or as a device to get work done. For me, I didn't care whether people knew I had an Apple MacBook (when I owned one) nor do I care whether people know I have a thinkpad or not. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589506474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Symons Veteran Posted June 24, 2008 Veteran Share Posted June 24, 2008 wtf, are you johnny cash? I lol'd. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589506516 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dysmatik Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 If I had a Blackbook I think I'd want a black mouse and accessories, so I voted yes. I think that they could keep it to those accessories used directly with the black Macbook though - such as mouse, adaptors - whilst leaving other things as they are (like iPod docks, Time Capsule). An that's exactly why I bought the Logitech VX Nano instead of the mighty mouse, well that and more functionality/buttons ;) When I buy a black iPod, I'd like to have black earbuds. Same here. I use Sony earbuds with mine when I'm not wearing cans. They sound better too. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589507235 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estuans Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Black, although attractive, isn't Apple. More AlBooks please :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589507939 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarFalcon Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I'd like to see a black aluminum MBP Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/644894-black-apple-hardware-accessories/#findComment-589507942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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