flopticalcube
macrumors G4
Yes, it is. At least according to the latest PCWorld survey.
http://www.pcworld.com/zoom?id=156450&page=1&zoomIdx=1
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Apple to Introduce Cheaper Macs?
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http://www.pcworld.com/zoom?id=156450&page=1&zoomIdx=1
dukebound85
macrumors Core
um according to that link, apple is worse than average in terms of having to have components replaced
flopticalcube
macrumors G4
That wasn't the statement though. This was: less defects then other products in the same category.
flopticalcube
macrumors G4
I didn't make any statement other than the fact that the link you posted was far from a reliable source.
flopticalcube
macrumors G4
What makes you feel that a survey from an industry leading magazine is not reliable?
LagunaSol
macrumors 601
I think his post history (in his brief 2 weeks as a member) makes his intentions in being here perfectly clear.
NT1440
macrumors P6
What do you consider a more reliable source then? Its FAR better than just taking a look at some forums and drawing a conclusion from there.
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
I have a feeling there's going to be some resistance against lowering prices from current Mac users.
I personally have no problems with it.
NT1440
macrumors P6
Why would anyone have a problem with lowering prices if they already own one? Are you talking buyers remorse for paying the more expensive price?
dukebound85
macrumors Core
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
A perceived notion in the loss of quality for the most part.
You can't lump all Mac users as "hipster, trendsetters." I myself am quite utilitarian. As are many other users here.
It can be tough dealing with the flak elsewhere just for owning a Mac because I'm more productive under OS X.
NT1440
macrumors P6
Oh look a loaded rhetorical! Nothing says "I have no agenda" like setting up a scenario yourself then commenting on it.
gkarris
macrumors G3
Wow, another thread that will generate a thousand posts... 😱
If you think about it - Apple's been kinda doing it already, with "clearance" Macs. They've also kept prices the same, and bumped the specs.
Instead of bumping the processor speed, memory, and hard drive space while keeping the price the same, why not just lower the price?
C'mon, how much hard drive space does one really need? We're entering the Tera-byte realm... 😱
I'd like them to drop the price of the Mini's:
1/160 2.0 for $549 ($499 edu)
2/320 2.0 for $699 ($649 edu)
Clearance GMA950 Macs $399/$449
Same specs:
White MacBook, $899 ($849 edu)
Al MacBook, $1,099 ($1,049 edu)
etc. on MacBook Pros...
If you think about it - Apple's been kinda doing it already, with "clearance" Macs. They've also kept prices the same, and bumped the specs.
Instead of bumping the processor speed, memory, and hard drive space while keeping the price the same, why not just lower the price?
C'mon, how much hard drive space does one really need? We're entering the Tera-byte realm... 😱
I'd like them to drop the price of the Mini's:
1/160 2.0 for $549 ($499 edu)
2/320 2.0 for $699 ($649 edu)
Clearance GMA950 Macs $399/$449
Same specs:
White MacBook, $899 ($849 edu)
Al MacBook, $1,099 ($1,049 edu)
etc. on MacBook Pros...
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
My friend posted about the iPhone scenario.
There's also a strong walled garden mentality as well. Your "investment" in the Mac experience will be sullied somehow if you spend less. "Corners had to be cut somewhere."
So they've dropped the lower end consumer iMac, slightly upgraded the MacMini and added larger hard drives and more RAM to make up for price increases on systems based on 2007 CPUs (not talking about the MacPro).
A 20" iMac for $899 would be £697.66 including VAT at the current exchange rate. The old model they dropped was £772 so without the education discount, they're just re-introducing a lower end system for a price people can afford. The ORIGINAL price. 😀
This is like a cola company changing their flavour then bringing their old recipe back out again as NEW COLA when people don't like it.
If they're dropping the price of the firewire Macbook, that can only be a good thing, if it means a netbook for $599, I doubt people would pay that much for one unless they've done a wonder of size reduction and managed to squeeze the innards of the original Macbook Air into a system with a 10" screen and 1024 x 768 resolution.
A 20" iMac for $899 would be £697.66 including VAT at the current exchange rate. The old model they dropped was £772 so without the education discount, they're just re-introducing a lower end system for a price people can afford. The ORIGINAL price. 😀
This is like a cola company changing their flavour then bringing their old recipe back out again as NEW COLA when people don't like it.
If they're dropping the price of the firewire Macbook, that can only be a good thing, if it means a netbook for $599, I doubt people would pay that much for one unless they've done a wonder of size reduction and managed to squeeze the innards of the original Macbook Air into a system with a 10" screen and 1024 x 768 resolution.
NT1440
macrumors P6
I was talking about his insistence that the "status symbol" value would be lost.
The thing about a price cut on macs is that corners would not have to be cut somewhere, assuming Apple would be ok with their profit margin dipping a bit.
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
Once again it is perception.
My MacBook is just a laptop to me but many of my peers and friends comment on how wealthy I must be or how cute my laptop is.
I can't budget in an iPhone though. Now that is a luxury for me.
NT1440
macrumors P6
I get that he sees macs as a status symbol, that doesnt make it a status symbol to everyone.
Have they ever released any new comp hardware at WWDC?
Not thinking necessarily of these mini-towers but
i was wondering..
Not thinking necessarily of these mini-towers but
i was wondering..
Eidorian
macrumors Penryn
Apple plays off of that perception though and people buy into it.
It's just a computer and nothing more.
NT1440
macrumors P6
Really? I dont see that in any of the "get a mac" ads. Are there ads out that have apple saying your cooler if you own a mac?
dukebound85
macrumors Core
i agree
i get comments like "ooooh you have a mac" all the time like its some exotic thing like a lambo
im like "yea i got one of those mac laptop things"