Macs have a reputation for being overpriced because their hardware is overpriced compared to similarly speced PCs. Just because they are now more affordable do

Macs have a reputation for being overpriced because their hardware is overpriced compared to similarly speced PCs. Just because they are now more affordable doesn't mean that they're not overpriced. Macs have a value proposition based on the user experience, quality of software, and quality of hardware. This value proposition is relative and certain market segments have never seen it. Graphic designers appreciate the consistency and accuracy of Apple products in their workflows so the value proposition was high. Gamers however saw anemic hardware and limited support so the value proposition was extremely low. With the arrival of OSX and the growth of the internet and *nix based development, and then with iOS, the value proposition for software developers grew significantly.