What Apple product/s do you use?

[stealthify]

You're putting words in my mouth, Thadd. That's precisely what I didn't say at all.

But whatever.

[GTO Assassin]

i get what shaun is saying here. he's saying that your average consumer doesn't give 2 shits about being educated, and is willing to pay more because of that dearth of knowledge.

lol.... And on that bit of stupidity, please close this thread.

Scotty

[IPD]

lol.... And on that bit of stupidity, please close this thread.

Scotty

prove me wrong. seriously. this isn't isolated to computers; it's a universal truism. if you don't do the research, you usually end up paying more for the same thing; if you're not totally ripped off altogether.

BMW's are sold along the same idea. that's why they include all the maintaince for the first 4 years. it's an "idiot-proof" sell. the only difference is....BMW actually has some redeeming qualities which can partially justify the increased expense. apple does not have that virtue.

[GTO Assassin]

This

saying that your average consumer doesn't give 2 shits about being educated, and is willing to pay more because of that dearth of knowledge.

is different to this

if you don't do the research, you usually end up paying more for the same thing; if you're not totally ripped off altogether.

One reeks of arrogance, the other is correct.

Scotty

[IPD]

This
is different to this
One reeks of arrogance, the other is correct.
Scotty

not different. same statement, worded differently.

if you don't shop orbitz/hotwire/travelocity & end up paying full price; i don't feel pity for you either. i feel like a schmuck when i've overpaid for something--and i feel superior when i hear about some other poor sap that has paid too much for something i purchased significantly cheaper.

hence, apple consumers are both a source of joy in my life....as well as a never-ending source of antagonism (though the latter has nothing to do with their products..)