XPost: comp.os.linux.advocacy
From: crude@sausa.ge
On 2025-12-15 9:44 p.m., Alan wrote:
> On 2025-12-15 17:15, CrudeSausage wrote:
>> On 2025-12-15 5:54 p.m., -hh wrote:
>>
>>>> What do current benchmarks show you between two comparable machines
>>>> at the same price?
>>>
>>> Don't know, as I'm not currently in the market for new hardware.
>>> What's your current PC do and when was it put into service?
>>
>> Zephyrus G14 2021 with AMD R9 5900HS CPU and RTX3060 GPU. It's a 2021
>> model. The new 2TB NVMe is a Samsung 990 EVO. The Pro was only $10
>> more but it used more power and I wouldn't have been able to use its
>> full speed anyway since my laptop's interface is a PCIe 3.0 x4.
>>
>>>> I doubt providing less bang for the buck is part of what the Apple
>>>> stockholders want the company to offer. Higher profit margins, for
>>>> sure, but not an inevitable backlash from customers who eventually
>>>> realize that they're being ripped off.
>>>
>>> Apple has been 'pricey' since the Apple ][ shipped 45+ years ago,
>>> which suggests a different value paradigm than what you're assuming.
>>
>> Jobs wanted to give people the impression that their machines were
>> premium by charging more. In the end, their machines weren't actually
>> capable of anything more than the competition, though I believe that
>> the Apple ][ felt more robust than machines from Atari and Commodore.
>> Of course, I wasn't old enough to even own one at the time, so I'm
>> basing myself on what other people have said.
>
> What?
>
> Complete bullshit you just made up.
Another quote, from Bing: "Steve Jobs had a strong belief in the value
of innovation and quality, which influenced his approach to pricing. He
often chose prices that were significantly higher than the cost of
production, reflecting his vision for creating products that combined
elegance and functionality. For example, the original Apple-1 computer
was priced at $666.66, which was a deliberate choice to emphasize the
product's uniqueness and the power of ideas behind it. Jobs's philosophy
was that by investing in quality and innovation, Apple could command a
premium price, positioning the company as a luxury brand in the tech
industry. "
Here's another link to prove it:
"1. Premium Pricing Strategy
One of the most significant ways Steve Jobs influenced Apple’s pricing
strategy was through the adoption of a premium pricing model. Jobs
firmly believed in creating products that combined elegance,
functionality, and innovation. This vision allowed Apple to position
itself as a luxury brand in the tech industry, similar to how high-end
fashion brands are priced higher due to their perceived value.
Rather than competing on price, Apple focused on providing exceptional
design, user experience, and quality. This strategy enabled Apple to
charge a premium for its products while maintaining customer loyalty and
satisfaction. For example, the iPhone, which was launched in 2007, was
priced significantly higher than most other smartphones on the market at
the time. Jobs understood that customers were willing to pay more for a
product that not only functioned well but also looked and felt superior.
This pricing strategy reinforced Apple’s identity as a premium brand,
willing to sacrifice mass-market appeal for exclusivity and quality."
This is where you'll claim that my original sentence was structured in
such and such a way and that I'm still wrong. I've seen it before and
it's part of why I don't take you seriously.
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CrudeSausage
John 14:6
Windows is fine.
--- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05
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