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Joe Public isn't using expensive Apple laptops. They want a $500 laptop that does the job. In any case, the editorial staff are much more capable of comparing

by ksk 10y ago

Joe Public isn't using expensive Apple laptops. They want a $500 laptop that does the job. In any case, the editorial staff are much more capable of comparing laptops, since they not only use a wide variety of laptops, they are also likely to be more savvy than the regular public when it comes to newer features. I'm not sure what you intend to find after asking people who only have experience across a few brands and a few models.

JohnJamesRambo 10y ago
Joe Public doesn't even use a laptop, they use a phone now.
- Shivetya 10y ago
  Well Joe Corporate uses the platform his PC department supports and can easily push updates/etc too. Still pretty most home users have the old standard box with monitor, I wonder where in the age ranges that the transition occurs of if you start on a laptop because of school you stick with that form?
- r00fus 10y ago
  Apple has figured this out too. They use the phone (iPhone) for 90% of their informational access needs, but still need a laptop to do more extensive work. Now, however, instead of having multiple PCs, Joe Public needs one, and preferably one that lasts years. Enter Apple's high-end pitch. The high resale value is both indicative of the value ascribed as well as a nice perk for buyers.
culturestate 10y ago
> Joe Public isn't using expensive Apple laptops. They want a $500 laptop that does the job. This probably depends a lot on how you define what Joe Public looks like, but I think you're seriously underestimating the yeoman's effort Apple has put in to become an aspirational brand. Lots of people may make do with a $500 laptop, but lots of them want a Mac. For better or worse, Apple is as much a lifestyle brand as a technology company today.
- ksk 10y ago
  Then that's great for Apple and their shareholders. I don't begrudge their success. But as a consumer, I don't want to line Apple's pockets, I'd rather keep the money in my own pocket.

by ksk 10y ago

JohnJamesRambo 10y ago

Joe Public doesn't even use a laptop, they use a phone now.

Shivetya 10y ago
Well Joe Corporate uses the platform his PC department supports and can easily push updates/etc too. Still pretty most home users have the old standard box with monitor, I wonder where in the age ranges that the transition occurs of if you start on a laptop because of school you stick with that form?
r00fus 10y ago
Apple has figured this out too. They use the phone (iPhone) for 90% of their informational access needs, but still need a laptop to do more extensive work. Now, however, instead of having multiple PCs, Joe Public needs one, and preferably one that lasts years. Enter Apple's high-end pitch. The high resale value is both indicative of the value ascribed as well as a nice perk for buyers.

culturestate 10y ago

> Joe Public isn't using expensive Apple laptops. They want a $500 laptop that does the job. This probably depends a lot on how you define what Joe Public looks like, but I think you're seriously underestimating the yeoman's effort Apple has put in to become an aspirational brand. Lots of people may make do with a $500 laptop, but lots of them want a Mac. For better or worse, Apple is as much a lifestyle brand as a technology company today.

ksk 10y ago
Then that's great for Apple and their shareholders. I don't begrudge their success. But as a consumer, I don't want to line Apple's pockets, I'd rather keep the money in my own pocket.