Another thing that he ignores and that most of these seemingly cookie cutter "Apples more expensive" articles ignore is that Apple is a software company. They always talk a out the a hardware and then compare it with random, usually not even similarly equipped hardware to try and pretend like apple is overcharging.
But at least half of the value of apple products comes from software. Even of one of these iPad competitors is comparable in batery life and other qualities, these other manufacturers seem to be always way behind apple in software.
I don't mind buying spell products because I've never been disappointed with the value they deliver.
But apple doesn't make everything and when I have to buy someone elses digital camera, for instance, I'm constantly being let down by the terrible quality of their software, at least in comparison to apples way of doing things.
Agreed, the software makes a huge difference and is always overlooked.
Even the hardware is exceptional quality, though. I've seen people comparing MacBook Pros to Alienware laptops or Sony VAIOs, and upon closer inspection, it's pretty clear the MacBook is much more refined and luxurious in it's appointments. Not to mention the style aspect - the other two are intended for an entirely different market and look the part.
Mostly, people that complain about Apple products are not the target market, have never actually used them, or are surly because they can't afford one.
But at least half of the value of apple products comes from software. Even of one of these iPad competitors is comparable in batery life and other qualities, these other manufacturers seem to be always way behind apple in software.
I don't mind buying spell products because I've never been disappointed with the value they deliver.
But apple doesn't make everything and when I have to buy someone elses digital camera, for instance, I'm constantly being let down by the terrible quality of their software, at least in comparison to apples way of doing things.