After the news yesterday, we found that the HomePod could leave a mark on a table in the style of a soda can. Apple has confirmed this, and it is supposed to only occur under certain circumstances, such as placing the HomePod in untreated wood.
Well today, we get the news that one of the direct competitors of the HomePod, the Sonos One, it also leaves a mark. The truth is that, due to the shape of its rubber (with four protrusions), the footprint is much more discreet, although it does not stop damaging the furniture.
Although it may seem like a way to justify the end of the HomePod, saying that "the same thing happens to everyone", the truth is that Apple uses rubber for almost all of its products And I don't remember they left a mark From the "legs" of the MacBook and the bottom of the iMac to the underside of the Airport and Apple TV, all products rest on rubber.
We assume that, in this situation, it is not due to the rubber, but to the continuous vibration of the speaker. But, What about the other Apple speakers? I have a Beatbox Portable with a huge rubber base, and the vibration of this speaker, I tell you, is not small. It will be leaning in the same place in my room for years. I went, upon hearing the news, to see the wooden shelf - yes, painted - and it is not damaged at all. I also have, although it is not usually in a constant place, a Beats Pill, which has not left its mark anywhere either.
With Apple everything is news and we will see if in future generations of the HomePod the rubber is different, or if Apple starts giving away coasters, because "we're misplacing it." For now, the most sensible thing to do would be not to put the HomePod on a wooden surface.
Evil of many, consolation of fools.