Apple Getting Snobbish???

[gkarris]

Let's see:

A $600 phone
New 20" Aluminum iMac, a $1200 all-in-one?
Getting rid of the Mini?
Their CHEAPEST laptop is $1099?

What's up?

I remember when this was the problem before back in the late 80's, so to combat it, Apple came out with the Mac Classic (first Mac under $1000!) the LC, and the IIsi...

 

[FocusAndEarnIt]

Woah, woah, woah buddy.

We don't know that there will be an Alluminum iMac.

We don't know that the Mac mini will be discontinued.

We don't know ANY of that.

There laptops at $1099 are extremely powerful for what you get. A great price compared to other manufacturers.

The iPhone is like no other. Have you looked at the damned thing? It's an amazing work of art which has a great price which many are willing to pay!

Make valid points, next time.

 

[dejo]

A $600 phone

Way to ignore the $499 iPhone.

 

[gkarris]

Way to ignore the $499 iPhone.

Sony ignored the $499 PS3...

Who's gonna buy the smaller one???

 

[gkarris]

Woah, woah, woah buddy.

We don't know that there will be an Alluminum iMac.

We don't know that the Mac mini will be discontinued.

We don't know ANY of that.

There laptops at $1099 are extremely powerful for what you get. A great price compared to other manufacturers.

The iPhone is like no other. Have you looked at the damned thing? It's an amazing work of art which has a great price which many are willing to pay!

Make valid points, next time.

All a matter of discussion - "MacRumors" not "MacFacts"...

Just wanted to discuss a long-time PC fan's arguments...

 

[dejo]

Who's gonna buy the smaller one???

If that is your logic, you probably need to ignore the 20" iMac and the $1099 MacBook as well.

 

[Queso]

Apple? Getting snobbish??!? Where have you been for the last 30 years?

 

[stoid]

Apple? Getting snobbish??!? Where have you been for the last 30 years?

Have you seen Apple's CEO talk?

When has he ever hinted that Apple makes products for anyone but the elite. He personally compared his company to BMW for goodness sake!

 

[dpaanlka]

If that is your logic, you probably need to ignore the 20" iMac and the $1099 MacBook as well.

Don't forget about the $999 iMac.

New 20" Aluminum iMac, a $1200 all-in-one?

Wouldn't that make it $200 cheaper than current 20" iMac?

 

[gkarris]

If that is your logic, you probably need to ignore the 20" iMac and the $1099 MacBook as well.

They're going to "ignore" the 17" iMac...

12" formfactor Powerbook gone...

 

[FleurDuMal]

Let's see:

A $600 phone
New 20" Aluminum iMac, a $1200 all-in-one?
Getting rid of the Mini?
Their CHEAPEST laptop is $1099?

What's up?

I remember when this was the problem before back in the late 80's, so to combat it, Apple came out with the Mac Classic (first Mac under $1000!) the LC, and the IIsi...

How else are we to keep the riff-raff out?

 

[flopticalcube]

If the rumors pan out to be true, it looks like Apple is trying to move the brand further upmarket. Good or bad is open to debate.

 

[zap2]

Most of those things are not snobish, they high end products. Snoobish is expecting people to overpay for an oudated computer, not making nice things.


And the Mac Mini is still here, and even if its gone, its not like the iMac is overpriced, its a good deal for what you get, but not all people want a 1000 computer.

 

[Blue Velvet]

Just wanted to discuss a long-time PC fan's arguments...

They're not arguments because they're not based on facts. I bet you that the Mini will stay. And I also bet you that Apple are very aware of what price points they need to keep their products at... besides, most people keep their Macs for longer periods than they would a PC, which makes them better value in the medium to long term.

Just because some things are more expensive than others, doesn't mean they're 'snobbish'. How can anyone claim iPods, for instance, are exclusive when they have 70% of the market in the U.S.?

 

[gkarris]

Don't forget about the $999 iMac.



Wouldn't that make it $200 cheaper than current 20" iMac?

I don't see the new updated 20" iMac as being only $999, not at the new MacBook Pro specs (Santa Rosa)...

They're not arguments becuase they're not based on facts. I bet you that the Mini will stay. And I also bet you that Apple are very aware of what price points they need to keep their products at... besides, most people keep their Macs for longer periods than they would a PC, which makes them better value in the medium to long term.

Just because some things are more expensive than others, doesn't mean they're 'snobbish'. How can anyone claim iPods, for instance, are exclusive when they have 70% of the market in the U.S.?

I didn't mention the iPods, since they start at $79 and can connect to Windows and Macs...

 

[twistedlegato]

Sony ignored the $499 PS3...

Who's gonna buy the smaller one???

That is sort of true....

 

[SMM]

They're going to "ignore" the 17" iMac...

12" formfactor Powerbook gone...

One person's opinion, wrapped by rumor and speculation is hardly enough to warrant a 'Snobish' tag. So, what is your motive?

 

[gkarris]

Remember?

The $499 Mini became the $599 Mini...

Will the $999 17" iMac become the $1099 20" iMac? Very possible... Lots more features for $100 more...

History repeats itself...

 

[Queso]

The $499 Mini became the $599 Mini...

Will the $999 17" iMac become the $1099 20" iMac? Very possible... Lots more features for $100 more...

History repeats itself...

Amazing. So you haven't noticed the fall in the dollar's value then? You're effectively getting more for the same amount.

 

[gkarris]

Amazing. So you haven't noticed the fall in the dollar's value then? You're effectively getting more for the same amount.

I agree, but what about the person just looking at price and the price trend the company's going?

 

[Queso]

I agree, but what about the person just looking at price and the price trend the company's going?

From a UK perspective it's all getting cheaper.

 

[dpaanlka]

I don't see the new updated 20" iMac as being only $999, not at the new MacBook Pro specs (Santa Rosa)...

No, you're just ignoring that the $999 17" iMac exists.

And your "aluminum" 20" iMac at $1200 would be $200 cheaper than the current 20" iMac.

Not that that's going to happen.

 

[SC68Cal]

Let's not base our perceptions about a brand being "premium" based on rumors.

 

[devilot]

From a UK perspective it's all getting cheaper.

Go ahead and rub it in. Silly £ being worth so much more than the USD. *sniff*

 

[Lycanthrope]

I just love the fact that I'm in a minority with my Apple Macs, that's partially the attraction. In order to keep the quality and beautiful design you need to keep the price high and that will always mean a certain exclusivity.

That being said, BMW used to be an exclusive car and now they are as unbiquitous as Fords here in Sunny Belgium.