In Mr. Grubber's defense there's a lot more substance in this review than a thumb up/down conclusion. It's obviously written by and for Apple fans. Friendly critiques are often more valuable than unfriendly ones. I don't want to read a review by someone preaching to me that I need Flash or a command prompt so I can edit my /etc/rc.local file. I'm more interested in a strong focus on the small details of design along with commentary about the bigger picture from someone I agree with on the basics and has a proven track record of understanding Apple.
Would you rather read a review of a new sushi restaurant from a sushi lover, someone who never tried sushi before, or someone who hates sushi? Same idea here.
Also - Gruber tends to write meticulously edited, well thought-out essays on Apple products (and the occasional accessory). I read his reviews because they're instructive on how best to write a product review.
I envy John Gruber, as a writer. I think he truly deserves his readership.
In all fairness, Gruber makes a good portion of his living complaining about the things he dislikes about Apple's products and processes. He's one of the few Apple fans I know of that has openly (and intelligently) criticized the AppStore for multiple reasons.
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In Mr. Grubber's defense there's a lot more substance in this review than a thumb up/down conclusion. It's obviously written by and for Apple fans. Friendly critiques are often more valuable than unfriendly ones. I don't want to read a review by someone preaching to me that I need Flash or a command prompt so I can edit my /etc/rc.local file. I'm more interested in a strong focus on the small details of design along with commentary about the bigger picture from someone I agree with on the basics and has a proven track record of understanding Apple.
Would you rather read a review of a new sushi restaurant from a sushi lover, someone who never tried sushi before, or someone who hates sushi? Same idea here.
Also - Gruber tends to write meticulously edited, well thought-out essays on Apple products (and the occasional accessory). I read his reviews because they're instructive on how best to write a product review.
I envy John Gruber, as a writer. I think he truly deserves his readership.
I'd like to read it from someone who is a sushi lover, but doesn't make their living writing about how great that restaurant's particular chef is.
In all fairness, Gruber makes a good portion of his living complaining about the things he dislikes about Apple's products and processes. He's one of the few Apple fans I know of that has openly (and intelligently) criticized the AppStore for multiple reasons.
Yeah but it often feels hollow, like Fox News having Colmes. It's a ruse (albeit an effective one) to establish trust.
Fair enough. There are certainly a lot of reviews to pick from.