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As for their products after that, mostly they were too expensive for me to easily afford. I could have bought them used, but didn't (in part because the Mac wasn't made for hobbyists -- sometimes they were in sealed cases). I also haven't bought a used Lexus. But I don't hate Lexus or Apple. Am I missing something? Are you saying that Apple is worse than other luxury (or semi-luxury) goods brands? Well, yes. I guess that anyone here who owns their stock will consider that a plus. Me, I don't care one way or the other whether they are successful. Last edited by SteveEisenberg; 07-12-2018 at 10:09 PM. |
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07-12-2018, 10:10 PM | #62 |
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Me too! The less I have to deal with other people, the better for all concerned.
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07-12-2018, 10:27 PM | #63 | |
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07-13-2018, 01:00 AM | #66 |
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07-13-2018, 06:32 AM | #67 | |
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Most people are not hobbyists looking for a challenge. They just want devices doing the jobs they were designed for. I don't see anything wrong with a company, that treats its staff well, fulfilling that need at whatever price point some part of the public is willing to pay. Last edited by SteveEisenberg; 07-13-2018 at 09:00 AM. |
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07-13-2018, 08:36 AM | #68 | |
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Because I do my homework, they rarely know as much as I do about whatever it is I am buying. I want the sales clerk to go into the stockroom and get the thing I'm buying, that's it. Do that, and ring me up! Amazon and its competitors are just easier for me, and less stressful. (Not ALWAYS cheaper though) |
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07-13-2018, 08:48 AM | #69 | |
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We were all used to prestige branding, but the idea of using tech branding to define practically the entirety of our lives was new. Fortunately, the worst of that is over. From what I've seen, sparks still occasionally fly between smartwatch fans, and tablet, Chromebook, and Surface users. But I get the impression that everyone but the die hard fanboys are painfully self aware and a bit embarrassed by what they are doing. |
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