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I agree. Thats why I always give it up to Apple's marketing.
Their marketing is top notch, making you feel like you have to have an i-product, because you just do.
Think about apps. Before Apple, nobody cared about an app.
Now, EVERYthing is centered around an app and HAVING to have one.
iPod synonymous with the mp3 player
iPad synonymous with all tablets
Even their pricing is smart. Think about it. If you pay a premium for something, your gonna feel that is the best out no matter what.
Anything expensive is going to be wanted and held in high regard.
The tech geek in me just cant buy electronics based on hype and popularity. Im a specs and functionality kind of girl
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03-26-12 09:25 AM - I think one of the Apple board members is from Avon (or some other large cosmetics business)...that whole world is about making women feel insecure about not looking good enough.
I think the marketing machine hi-jacked that company. E.g. 99 cent apps = candy
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03-26-12 10:42 AM - After decades of being 2nd banana Apple has now graduated to the status once held by Micro$oft. So in a way, they're now the evil empire, but they're still riding the reputation of being cool, since they've always been big with the artist crowd.
Now Google/Android represents the rebellion, just because they're not M$.
Where does that leave RIM/BB? Unfortunately in the same category as M$. The name and company is so tied to the soulless corporate world, that it's going to take a lot of cool stuff to break that mold.
You also have to keep in mind that to most non-techies, talking about "how superior the multi-tasking is", just puts a huge NERD sticker on your forehead and the Playbook.
03-26-12 01:57 PM - Thats cause they wouldn't know the difference :PAfter decades of being 2nd banana Apple has now graduated to the status once held by Micro$oft. So in a way, they're now the evil empire, but they're still riding the reputation of being cool, since they've always been big with the artist crowd.
Now Google/Android represents the rebellion, just because they're not M$.
Where does that leave RIM/BB? Unfortunately in the same category as M$. The name and company is so tied to the soulless corporate world, that it's going to take a lot of cool stuff to break that mold.
You also have to keep in mind that to most non-techies, talking about "how superior the multi-tasking is", just puts a huge NERD sticker on your forehead and the Playbook.
I bought a Mac for the integrated monitor and computer, I regret it often. I would not buy an iPad based on owning the computer and can't stand when things are too simple. At least I can load Microsoft and Linux...where a PC can not load Mac OS. Aside from form factor it isn't worth it IMO.
But you have something important in your post. The iPad is kinda like the peoples computer...so easy to use a senior citizen can use it. (non-techies)
I like the Tools not Toys but RIM has to step it up a lot! Lookin at you DocsToGo03-26-12 02:23 PM - I don't know that any non-Apple product is a stigma, but after handling an iPad3 at the Apple store earlier today, for 5 minutes or so, my left palm was left with a stigmata thanks to the crematorium level heat generated by that bad boy. Apple really should consider issuing a pair of "Ove Gloves" with the purchase of each 3rd gen iPad. Hmmmm, I may have a winner idea here, Apple logo'd fire/heat retardant iPad3 gloves and market it through Kick Starter.........
P.S. I wonder if there's a heat shield or a heat sink for the CPU in the iPad3?03-26-12 02:31 PM
