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Ask Slashdot: What Is the 'Special Appeal' of Apple Products?

Reader dryriver writes: As someone who comes from MS-DOS/Windows PCs background, I've never quite understood the appeal of Apple's products. I don't think Apple's products are terrible or anything, but I just fail to see what is so special and different about Apple's electronics that many Apple users would never dream of switching to a non-Apple product. Where does the 'special appeal' of Apple products reside? And why are Apple users so very loyal to Apple products, even though with Apple's pricing policy, you rarely get the best bang-for-the-buck in a product?

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  1. This should be fun. by jdharm · · Score: 5, Funny

    It was a boring afternoon. This should prove entertaining.

    1. Re:This should be fun. by msmash · · Score: 2, Funny

      You're welcome.

  2. What is the 'special appeal' of Porsche Products? by slacktide · · Score: 5, Funny

    As someone who comes from Kia/Hyundai background, I've never quite understood the appeal of Porsche's products. I don't think Porsche's products are terrible or anything, but I just fail to see what is so special and different about Porsche's cars that many Porsche users would never dream of switching to a non-Porsche product. Where does the 'special appeal' of Porsche products reside? And why are Porsche users so very loyal to Porsche products, even though with Porsche's pricing policy, you rarely get the best bang-for-the-buck in a product?

  3. Re:Sheeples by trybywrench · · Score: 5, Funny

    The 911 is pretty much the best sports car on the planet that can still be used as a daily driver

    You misspelled Nissan GT-R.

    This is the equivalent of arguing over page 4 vs page 5 of a Victoria Secret lingerie catalog. You both are right, both cars are works of art.

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