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> From talking to people, I had formed the impression that people buy iPhones because they are the default, like IBM. Parents get the same thing for their kids,
by Double_a_92 5y ago
> From talking to people, I had formed the impression that people buy iPhones because they are the default, like IBM. Parents get the same thing for their kids, that they're using themselves.
But how rich are those people, that they just spend 1000$ on a phone for their kids without any research at all?
- pixelatedindex 5y agoiPhone is pretty accessible - the SE is a bargain at $399 given the features and how long Apple supports their devices. You only spend $1000 if you are adamant about the “Pro” line.
- analog31 5y agoOuch. That's a lot more than a refurb Android. And given we have 4 people in the household, it would add up to quite a bit. My son's cell phone went missing, and showed up on the sidewalk outside the school, crushed. Buying cheap stuff is my insurance plan. ;-)
- axoltl 5y agoYou’re still paying for it somehow. Be it in security or privacy. But that’s a trade-off everyone makes, and for a lot of people it’s worth it.
- analog31 5y agoIndeed I'm also paying a price in aesthetics and marketing. I'm familiar with the appeal -- I used Apple products in the mid 90s. And I ride a second-hand bike.
- pixelatedindex 5y agoThat’s not a genuine comparison though, because you can get refurb/s&d iPhones for even cheaper. On Swappa you can get iPhones for ~$200 and still run the latest iOS version on them. I doubt an Android for $200 is something I’ll feel comfortable with on the long run. And this is coming from someone who has been on the Android train since Donut times. I reluctantly switched once the 12 mini came out.
- benhurmarcel 5y ago> the SE is a bargain at $399 It’s still twice the price of a good Xiaomi
- oefrha 5y agoKids can simply use hand-me-downs.