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Originally Posted by joblack
Actually you can compare the 'worth' of a product by comparing technical specifications. And somebody who is paying more for less isn't so smart at all.
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I don't think you understand the difference between 'worth' and 'value.' 'Worth' is a subjective term; what something is worth to me may be different than what it's worth to you, depending on our individual needs, desires, etc., and what we're willing to pay to have those needs and desires met (and to what extent they are being met at that price - fully, partially, a little here, not there, etc.).
If you want to argue value, fine, try that. You can easily calculate the value of individual technical specs as a function of the total price of the device. However, to say someone is less smart because they're willing to pay a higher price for the same specs available in another product at a lower price is a bit obtuse. Because how do you know you're valuing the products in the same manner? There's more to technology than just technical specs.
It's all complicated, so I'd say leave the name calling to another argument you can actually win.