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> It is almost impossible to wear a $550 device on your ears and not become immediately biased Not saying I disagree about confirmation bias at play - especial
by _underfl0w_ 6y ago
> It is almost impossible to wear a $550 device on your ears and not become immediately biased
Not saying I disagree about confirmation bias at play - especially given that TFA states at the beginning that they received a pair for review purposes - however I've personally become upset by dropping large amounts of cash on lackluster products before. Not everyone is necessarily susceptible. Some might ask for their money back. In this case, the author didn't even pay the $550 though.
- IshKebab 6y agoBut do they get to keep the $550 headphones? That's still a strong motivator. "I just got this really expensive thing - it must be good!" If they have to send them back then I'd say it is fair, but I doubt that is the case.
- sophiebits 6y agoI believe Apple does require their review units back.
- sneak 6y ago> Not saying I disagree about confirmation bias at play - especially given that TFA states at the beginning that they received a pair for review purposes You will find it quite difficult to locate any instances of John Gruber saying anything negative about Apple on Daring Fireball. He's basically like an unofficial arm of Apple PR, and he seems to know that his access is likely dependent upon his continued service in furtherance of Apple's marketing agenda.