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Apple not good for power users. Got it. So why would a consumer who isn't a power user spend more money on less? Lighted logo?

lotsofpulp 5y ago
They don’t have lighted logos, as far as I know. Mine doesn’t from a few years ago. I’ve already replied a bunch of times showing why I think the laptop is ideal for most people.
- deregulateMed 5y ago
  I can't imagine people paying 450$ more for a handicapped computer because battery life. Do 90% of people use a computer without it being plugged in? I can see 90% of people buying a logo. "I say 123 take your hand and come with me bc you look so fine that I really want to make you mine"
  - lotsofpulp 5y ago
    Yes, I would easily bet the average person values not worrying about battery and heat. Coffee shops, lecture halls, airplanes, or even just around the house. It is amazingly liberating to almost never have to worry about charging it, and just be able to close the lid at a moments notice and not worry about Windows’ problems hibernating or standby or whatever. Look at the comments in this thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27784640 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27784640 And it’s not $450 more for just that. It’s $450 more for a higher quality product with higher quality components that have a higher probability of lasting many years (based on the track record of MacBook Airs).
    - deregulateMed 5y ago
      It's not higher quality. You just said so. Yikes.
      - lotsofpulp 5y ago
        No, I did not. Higher quality components is not the same as higher specs. For example, I would bet that Apple is using components binned for higher survival rates, than a $500 discount laptop. And I am sure other company's premium products use higher quality components too, it's not an Apple thing. But for this specific product, the all around package of an Air is very competitive.

lotsofpulp 5y ago

They don’t have lighted logos, as far as I know. Mine doesn’t from a few years ago. I’ve already replied a bunch of times showing why I think the laptop is ideal for most people.

deregulateMed 5y ago
I can't imagine people paying 450$ more for a handicapped computer because battery life. Do 90% of people use a computer without it being plugged in? I can see 90% of people buying a logo. "I say 123 take your hand and come with me bc you look so fine that I really want to make you mine"
- lotsofpulp 5y ago
  Yes, I would easily bet the average person values not worrying about battery and heat. Coffee shops, lecture halls, airplanes, or even just around the house. It is amazingly liberating to almost never have to worry about charging it, and just be able to close the lid at a moments notice and not worry about Windows’ problems hibernating or standby or whatever. Look at the comments in this thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27784640 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=27784640 And it’s not $450 more for just that. It’s $450 more for a higher quality product with higher quality components that have a higher probability of lasting many years (based on the track record of MacBook Airs).
  - deregulateMed 5y ago
    It's not higher quality. You just said so. Yikes.
    - lotsofpulp 5y ago
      No, I did not. Higher quality components is not the same as higher specs. For example, I would bet that Apple is using components binned for higher survival rates, than a $500 discount laptop. And I am sure other company's premium products use higher quality components too, it's not an Apple thing. But for this specific product, the all around package of an Air is very competitive.