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and the iPhone is simpler for a non-tech-savvy person to understand. These remarks are starting to get me. This is like saying that one foot high hurdle is eas

and the iPhone is simpler for a non-tech-savvy person to understand. These remarks are starting to get me. This is like saying that one foot high hurdle is easier for non athlete to jump over than three-feet high. And it is backwards. One foot hurdle is easier for the most to jump over when three-feet high one may have more demanding requirements on your fitness level.

wmeredith 17y ago
It's a backhanded compliment, or spin. The real meaning of that phrase is, "and the iPhone is simpler to understand." But he doesn't want to say it like that, so he marginalizes the statements potential backers by implying that they're non-tech savvy if the find the iPhone easier to use.