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I think the easiest way to make a lot of money in the actual market for personal tech products is to double down on whatever HN and Reddit claims to hate. I sup
by TheRealDunkirk 8y ago
I think the easiest way to make a lot of money in the actual market for personal tech products is to double down on whatever HN and Reddit claims to hate. I suppose it's just sampling bias, but the more hate I see here, the more money Apple makes, and it's been consistent for many years.
The inverse seems to hold true, too. When Microsoft hardware gets discussed, there's usually a lot of effusive praise, but their market impact is negligible, at least in terms of public mindset, if not in sales.
The closest Apple store to me is nearly always standing room only. There's also a Microsoft store in the same mall. The only reason it still exists is as an impromptu Fortnite LAN party.
- basch 8y agothe expert crowd doesnt like admitting that commoditization means a shift towards non-pro parts, and where less features and less complexity is a feature. and with everybody, youll always have crowds of people with "the old way worked fine" who are more vocal than the "ill give it a try, it looks cool i guess. i didnt even know people where complaining about thing thingers deficiencies."
- kevinherron 8y agoI had the same thought. Some of this crowd has a stunning inability to empathize with any conceivable user other than themselves.
- ksec 8y ago>whatever HN and Reddit claims to hate. Does HN really hate Apple though? Or AirPod? Or iPhone. I would agree on MacBook Pro.
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