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> The fact that these design decisions have been integral to making Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world probably indicates they were good desi

> The fact that these design decisions have been integral to making Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world probably indicates they were good design decisions. I think this may have been true at some point, but not anymore. I know so many people that are blinded by brand loyalty to Apple that they'll buy basically any product they put out. They wouldn't consider an Android device because it doesn't portray the same "status". The same is true with the MacBook Pro. I used to be a happy MacBook Pro user, but when it was time to upgrade and I saw the current lineup there was no way I could consider buying one. I've never been the type to just buy Apple for the sake of buying Apple. Many people go ahead and buy a $2000 device that they only use to browse social media solely because Apple made it.

Veen 7y ago
All you are saying is that symbols of status and "brand loyalty" are more important to some buyers than features and functionality. That's just a fact about some people. You might argue that it's foolish and irrational, but it doesn't change the fact or that people buy based on their personal criteria, which may be different to yours. Your choices are not intrinsically more rational than theirs. They value status. You don't. It would be silly of them to buy in the way you buy because they don't value the same things. Apple serves a very large market of people who consider status more important than features (if we accept your initial assertion). Their designs are made to appeal to that group.
- jumbopapa 7y ago
  That's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying the design doesn't matter to these people. By virtue of the product being produced by Apple that means it's "good", so they buy it regardless of whether or not the design actually makes the product better.

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> The fact that these design decisions have been integral to making Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world probably indicates they were good desi

by jumbopapa 7y ago

Veen 7y ago
All you are saying is that symbols of status and "brand loyalty" are more important to some buyers than features and functionality. That's just a fact about some people. You might argue that it's foolish and irrational, but it doesn't change the fact or that people buy based on their personal criteria, which may be different to yours. Your choices are not intrinsically more rational than theirs. They value status. You don't. It would be silly of them to buy in the way you buy because they don't value the same things. Apple serves a very large market of people who consider status more important than features (if we accept your initial assertion). Their designs are made to appeal to that group.
- jumbopapa 7y ago
  That's not what I'm saying at all. I'm saying the design doesn't matter to these people. By virtue of the product being produced by Apple that means it's "good", so they buy it regardless of whether or not the design actually makes the product better.