Apple Inc. (AAPL)

[Dmoney]

It's working though.... I clicked them just for fun.

Apple products are overpriced in the same way a Louis Vuitton bag is overpriced. Sure it's a functional bag, but you're buying it so everyone knows you have a LV bag.

You don't spend $1,200+ on a Mac because it's 2x better than the $600 PC. You buy it so all your friends see you with a Mac. And so you can tell anyone who will listen that "my computer can't get a virus. And it never crashes."

While I will likely never buy a Mac or LV product, both companies have been great to their owners. Never confuse a product you disagree with with a company that can make you money.

[m3s]

You don't spend $1,200+ on a Mac because it's 2x better than the $600 PC. You buy it so all your friends see you with a Mac. And so you can tell anyone who will listen that "my computer can't get a virus. And it never crashes."

Actually many people do buy it because it's 2x better than a PC. You do have many people who either a) buy it just to have the brand image or b) refuse to buy it because of the brand image. I think both these types of people are just fools

Many expensive brands do make products well worth their price, and also cheaper crap just for the vain people. Shopping by, or swearing off brands is very callow. All brands make good and bad products.

I'm happy to pay extra for a good brand name product, but I'll actually resist buying them just from all this jealous brand hate. This is why you see so many people debadging BMWs and covering Apple logos, or maybe you haven't noticed

[KaeJS]

I don't think AAPL is the same as LV.

I mean, a purse is a purse is a purse is a purse. Its a purse. Period.

But an iPhone? I didn't buy the iPhone 4 to be "cool". I bought it because its the best phone out there. Its fast. Its sleek. Its touchscreen. It has an abundance of apps. And everything is geared FOR the iPhone.

Always remember:

When you're one of the Big Boys, you get the Big Toys.

That's reason enough for me to buy an iPhone. Why buy an android? Sure, it has some cool third party apps, but they're also slow, can get viruses, don't have an iPod/iTunes/Appstore. The iPhone is just a better product.

With all that being said; I will never buy a Mac. They are garbage. Who cares if the OS is more stable (which it is) and that it has better media products (which it does). I will not pay $2k for a laptop that essentially is not compatible with 90% of the software out there. Its so tedious.

iPhone and Windows is the way to go. And keep in mind that Windows is still a Big Boy, so it gets the Big Toys.

I like compatibility. I like being able to do what other people can do. I don't like restrictions. I will sacrifice brand name and stability to get what I want.

Same idea with my car. I could have bought a Mercedes, Audi or BMW, but it wasnt what I was looking for. I wanted a cheap turbocharged vehicle that was lightweight, small, and could easily upgrade suspension so it felt like a go kart. I don't need brand names and seat warmers or self adjusting steering wheels. I wanted a car that was going to be fun to drive, not luxurious.

Damn, I hate those new cars. Feels like you're floating on a cloud or in a waterbed when you drive. Almost makes me sick to my stomach (seriously). Horrible, "cushion" rides. Anybody been in a Mazda3? holy hell...

[m3s]

Same idea with my car. I could have bought a Mercedes, Audi or BMW, but it wasnt what I was looking for. I wanted a cheap turbocharged vehicle that was lightweight, small, and could easily upgrade suspension so it felt like a go kart. I don't need brand names and seat warmers or self adjusting steering wheels. I wanted a car that was going to be fun to drive, not luxurious.

Damn, I hate those new cars. Feels like you're floating on a cloud or in a waterbed when you drive. Almost makes me sick to my stomach (seriously). Horrible, "cushion" rides. Anybody been in a Mazda3? holy hell...

Yea I'm the same windows and iPhone - more users = more developers and accessories etc. I'm considering Mac as I'm getting back into video and Mac is becoming more and more common. Windows is not really improving much - lots of annoying things they should easily have fixed by now

I was always into Japanese cars but they've really dropped the ball as well. Civic is only selling on the Civic name now. You never know what's special about a BMW until you own one, and they don't call them driver's cars for luxury. I'm not sure what the fuss is about I maintained my own Honda and the BMW is actually even easier believe it or not - suspension is easy to upgrade as well. Although they're not really suited for Canada (rough roads, winter, rust, crappy gas etc) The Korean cars are the next Japanese imo

[stardancer]

I don't know what's going on with Apple but I had a Mac and it lasted a whopping 27 months, dying on 11 July this summer. First of all, my supplier could NOT for the life of him get a Mac into his store; then I ordered on line. I just received another email this week saying that delivery has yet again been delayed.

I gave up, cancelled the order and for the same price bought 2 laptops, one for me and one for my husband. Even though Windows is extremely frustrating, it's better than having nothing.

[KaeJS]

^ Well, as a (small) shareholder, I'm happy to see that our products are in demand and we do not have an abundance of them lying around.

Sorry to hear that your Mac died, though. And that you were having a rough time getting a new one.

I think you made the better choice, anyway.

[larry81]

Congrats on your 1000th post KaeJS.

And regarding apple: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...-devotion.html

[m3s]

And regarding apple: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...-devotion.html

You could say the same thing about... fans of well anything. Sports, celebs, bands, brands you name it. Heck some people sleep in front of stores for a pair of shoes, some people on RFDs practically worship credit cards and debit cards

[KaeJS]

Congrats on your 1000th post KaeJS.

And regarding apple: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...-devotion.html

Thank you!

[larry81]

You could say the same thing about... fans of well anything. Sports, celebs, bands, brands you name it. Heck some people sleep in front of stores for a pair of shoes, some people on RFDs practically worship credit cards and debit cards

no no, apple fanboys are a unique, there even a simpsons EP about it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L2fsubA2-c

I assume that its like being part of a sect, once you are in, you dont see whats wrong with it.

They are not 2x more expensive, they are 2x BETTER !!!

All hail Apple !