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True. But that segment does care about aesthetics and build quality; which is arguably what they understand most about their Apple machine. They also tend to ca
by JTon 10y ago
True. But that segment does care about aesthetics and build quality; which is arguably what they understand most about their Apple machine. They also tend to care about their social projection. As long as Apple remains king in those areas, they can continue to charge the prices they do. Anecdotally, every Apple user I talk to says agrees their machine is expensive but also says it's worth the price.
- dcole2929 10y agoThat's the entire point of product lines. One should buy the air or regular macbook if they don't need the beefier hardware of the pro.
- rys 10y agoExcept those machines are (arguably) full of compromises in today's market. I don't feel the same personally, but I get the general impression that if they kept each product line healthy and active, then the differences between each line wouldn't be so stark at any given point in time. For example the MacBook Air would be fantastic with a Retina display, but it's a tough sell without one in 2016.
- cwyers 10y agoBut Apple could have upgraded the Airs.