I wonder if you can explain how Apple consistently has the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry if they don't give the customers what they want?
The reality is that Apple listens to their customers quite well. It's the know-it-all, never used a Mac, never want to use a Mac, loud-mouthed, forum trolls that Apple doesn't listen to. Oh, and the analysts who have never gotten anything right wrt Apple. Frankly, Apple is better off NOT listening to those groups.
This is, of course, total bull*****. Computers account for a large portion of Apple's revenues and R&D expense. Equally important is the fact that computers are also a key part of Apple's iPhone and iPad strategies. While it is true that Apple no longer cares ONLY about computers, your statement is flat out wrong.
You mean the software restrictions that offer 150,000 apps?
The tech definition of computer is 'programmable machine'.
http://www.techterms.com/definition/computer
The iPad easily fits that definition. All this garbage from people pretending that it's not a computer because it won't burn CDs is just ludicrous (by that standard, a large percentage of servers in use are not computers). It's clearly a computer - except to those who'd rather whine than think.
If you're happy with Dell U2410s, then good for you. No one cares. Apple isn't any more interested in competing in the cheap monitor market than in the cheap computer market. Just because Apple doesn't have a monitor for cheapskates doesn't mean their monitors are no good or overpriced.
Nice of you to trim out the part of my post where I said exactly that. The problem is that you are deciding arbitrarily that everyone needs 3 passengers - just as you are deciding that everyone needs a monitor with 12 ports - and then determining product quality on that basis.
In the REAL world, people decide what their needs are and then choose the product that best suits them. Some people don't need to carry 3 passengers and want a fast car. The Ferrari is better for them than a Ford Focus. Others simply want cheap transportation. The Hyundai is better for them. No one product fits every person - get it?
In the case of monitors, Apple's not selling monitors for the crowd who wants 12 different ports, so the number of ports is irrelevant to the target audience. They're selling very high quality monitors for the premium end of the market. Apple realizes full well that only a small number of people need that level of monitor quality, but they have no desire to compete on cheaper monitors. Why is it that you trolls have so much trouble with that? No one said you couldn't buy a Dell or Samsung or HP or LG monitor if you wish. If they meet your needs as well as the Apple monitor, you'd be crazy not to buy them. Personally, I don't buy Apple monitors because I don't need that kind of quality. I also don't buy the cheap crapola TN screens that some people around here are advocating. You buy what suits your needs. The fact that your needs are simple enough that you can't justify the Apple monitor is not a fault of the Apple monitor, it's simply a recognition that not everyone needs Ferraris.
Apple monitors are for people who don't find 'pretty good' to be good enough. If you're happy with your Dell, no one is begrudging that. It's not the same quality as an Apple 30" LCD.
Of course there are. What the Apple-bashers never seem to get is that Apple doesn't ever attempt to make a product that suits everyone - because that's a great way to get a lousy product. There are lots of other monitors and no one forces anyone to buy Apple's. However, when you look at monitors that match the Apple Cinema Display's quality, the price is pretty competitive.
Better in what way? More ports?
I have used Dell monitors. For general office use, they're adequate. But there's never been a Dell monitor built that can hold a candle to the Cinema Displays.
Of course, you're probably one of those people who will look at a crappy TN display and say it's better just because someone turned the brightness up all the way.
