What do you think to Apple?

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I have 3 iPods and an iPhone . They do exactly what they say on the tin and are very easy to use.

Never used any of the other products yet.

I'm still shocked it ain't got usb, so I can't plug in some photos and show Granny all the snaps on it.

[fastdruid]

Originally Posted by L3nny

Same reason people who know nothing about cars buy the new Beetle

Ah yes, an overpriced version of an overpriced car[1]...

Druid

[1] Which despite their reputation are less reliable than say their Czech branded versions.

Originally Posted by L3nny

It may be because the people in the IT industry know exactly what it is that Apple are selling, the billions of normal people don't know what they are buying and just like something trendy and shiny.

Same reason people who know nothing about cars buy the new Beetle

which was my point

[L3nny]

Originally Posted by keithd

which was my point

Ah right. Doh

Originally Posted by L3nny

Ah right. Doh

I think my main bug bear with apple products is that generally speaking they take a product attach a gimmick and sell it like its a fresh idea...

I been doing some reading into Mac's and why people like them and there is no real answer... The best one I seen is that "windows annoys them" but how? Something I dont really understand, its pretty simple to use windows really. An intersting thing I learnt is that apparently 85% of Mac users have windows on the system in some form or other. That leads me to think that you cant just have a Mac, but you can just have a Windows PC...

One last thing that annoys me about the Mac's is that you have to upgrade the whole system, I.E. throw out your old Mac just to get the latest OS. WTF?

Keithd, if the professionals who know about it all and have to work with them choose one over the other then shouldnt that tell you something about the other?

[jamesterror]

Like the products, but the price tags make me think its more of a fashion icon to some people regards iPhone, MacBook and Mac computers.

I use to use Mac's at college for FinalCut and general film development, great but too expensive, the spec of my PC at home cost a quarter of the value, except I have to use more space thats the downfall. There are some at uni in the library, they're only useful I find if you're doing media or developing an advertisement...

I think the iPhone is quality, a few mates at uni have them and get carried away playing with it, but wouldn't pay that money for a phone just because I have the nature to break and damage phones.

I've had 2 Nano's, first one didn't break was too small so decided to get a one with greater capacity, the only issue I have is the lock button is on the bottom because I'm use to it being on top.....

Originally Posted by L3nny

It may be because the people in the IT industry know exactly what it is that Apple are selling, the billions of normal people don't know what they are buying and just like something trendy and shiny.

Same reason people who know nothing about cars buy the new Beetle

You summed it up perfectly

[L3nny]

A mate of mine has a Mac book and the build quality is excellent, thee screen used is really clear and has a great viewing angle, it's small and light, it has good quality speakers and runs really smoothly.

However it cost £800! At least 50% more than a similar spec PC laptop.

If they were a similar price to a PC I'd get one as they are good quality products but they do not justify the extra price.

Plus if I had one I'd just install Windows because of the lack of programs available.