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		dsalzman on Dec 8, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: AirPods Max It’s not that it’s innovative in its function. It’s innovative in the speed of design and ability to leverage parts in their supply chain they already have.

ChrisRR on Dec 9, 2020 [–]

I wouldn't say it's innovative to use a component you already have, just standard engineering practice.

If I had a component in house that already fit the spec, then I 'd consider that before sourcing a new component or designing a new one.

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