Hi everyone.
I created this thread in the interest of gaining more knowledge from "the other side of the fence". Yes, I am open to learning.
First off, I am a PC guy. However, I can understand why Apple has a market.
-Some people aren't good with technology and are probably better off in a "closed" environment. I can understand that.
-Some people are willing to pay a premium for design. I can understand that. There are boutique PC manufacturers that charge a premium for PCs in creatively designed cases as well.
-Some people buy Apple to show off. Everyone likes to feel important, you and me included. Everyone has their own way of making themselves feel important. Don't hate, just ignore.
-Some people need Mac OSX for something. We all know you can Hackintosh on the cheap, but for some people, it's more trouble than it's worth.
So that's Apple's market. Before I list why I'm a PC guy, I just want to get this out of the way.
-Foxconn. We all know they're an Apple contractor. They're also a contractor for HP, Microsoft, etc. No argument here.
Now to the meat of my message.
I don't buy Apple not because of the products. They're not bad; not for me, but for the reasons listed above I can see why they're there. I believe that market will always be there in one form or another. No. I don't buy Apple products because of Apple (and Steve Jobs).
In my perspective, Apple is a company that has made screwing people an artform. It's just the culture of the company. Deleting threads on the apple site forums about faulty hardware, stealing trademarks from other companies before they pay the licensing, patronizing their customers and being obtuse (e.g. "You're holding it wrong"), semi-misleading marketing.
-Why do people put up with this, and even defend it in some cases?
-If it were another company to act in such a manner, would people defend them?
-Do the benefits of owning an iproduct outweigh Apple's arrogance?
-Are Apple arrogant, or am I jumping to conclusions?
-Is my whole view on Apple horribly skewed? If so, tell me why!
Thanks for reading. Please make it intelligent, rational answers only!
I created this thread in the interest of gaining more knowledge from "the other side of the fence". Yes, I am open to learning.
First off, I am a PC guy. However, I can understand why Apple has a market.
-Some people aren't good with technology and are probably better off in a "closed" environment. I can understand that.
-Some people are willing to pay a premium for design. I can understand that. There are boutique PC manufacturers that charge a premium for PCs in creatively designed cases as well.
-Some people buy Apple to show off. Everyone likes to feel important, you and me included. Everyone has their own way of making themselves feel important. Don't hate, just ignore.
-Some people need Mac OSX for something. We all know you can Hackintosh on the cheap, but for some people, it's more trouble than it's worth.
So that's Apple's market. Before I list why I'm a PC guy, I just want to get this out of the way.
-Foxconn. We all know they're an Apple contractor. They're also a contractor for HP, Microsoft, etc. No argument here.
Now to the meat of my message.
I don't buy Apple not because of the products. They're not bad; not for me, but for the reasons listed above I can see why they're there. I believe that market will always be there in one form or another. No. I don't buy Apple products because of Apple (and Steve Jobs).
In my perspective, Apple is a company that has made screwing people an artform. It's just the culture of the company. Deleting threads on the apple site forums about faulty hardware, stealing trademarks from other companies before they pay the licensing, patronizing their customers and being obtuse (e.g. "You're holding it wrong"), semi-misleading marketing.
-Why do people put up with this, and even defend it in some cases?
-If it were another company to act in such a manner, would people defend them?
-Do the benefits of owning an iproduct outweigh Apple's arrogance?
-Are Apple arrogant, or am I jumping to conclusions?
-Is my whole view on Apple horribly skewed? If so, tell me why!
Thanks for reading. Please make it intelligent, rational answers only!