Friday, December 13, 2019

From the $999 stand to the $400 wheels, Apple is straight up trolling us

From the $999 stand to the $400 wheels, Apple is straight up trolling us

It's the circle of life: Each time Apple announces a new product, there's an accessory or an upgrade that costs way more than what you'd expect. Sometimes, it's a RAM upgrade that makes your wallet scream in anguish; other times, it's an inexplicably pricey dongle

And like clockwork, this wakes up several armies: One comprised of people who loathe Apple and would never buy an Apple product, another consisting of Apple followers who think the company has crossed a line, and, finally, the ever-loyal Apple soldiers who think Apple is right to price its stuff at a premium because it's just that much better than the competition. A giant debate ensues, Apple reaps a fat reward in terms of publicity (proof: this article), and in the end you either buy the damn thing or you don't.  Read more...

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