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You can't just go about copying everything Apple does to create the Apple magic. I think the last non-Apple innovation in the space was the netbook from Asus -
by renewiltord 2y ago
You can't just go about copying everything Apple does to create the Apple magic. I think the last non-Apple innovation in the space was the netbook from Asus - and that was a completely independent market. Maybe the microPCs/NUCs as well. Oh, Framework's modular laptops for sure.
But each of the copy-Apple things aren't that good. When Apple copies, the product is approached from the top. When these guys copy, the product is approached from the bottom. I suppose that's because of strong brand value allowing for higher pricing allowing for premium pricing in the former case.
- acdha 2y agoIt’s usually not even higher pricing. The difference is that Apple is one company whereas if I buy a Dell there are least 4 companies involved with conflicting incentives and extra overhead. If MacBooks crash when waking from sleep, nobody at Apple can try to shirk responsibility to Microsoft, Intel, or the BIOS vendor.
- cesarb 2y ago> I think the last non-Apple innovation in the space was the netbook from Asus [...] Maybe the microPCs/NUCs as well. Oh, Framework's modular laptops for sure. There's also the Steam Deck, which introduced a completely new PC form factor.
- renewiltord 2y agoOh that's a big one. Looks like there have been quite a few in the space actually.