You pay for design not functionality... Even though it looks like it could shread a
5 years ago by looaftha · 332 Likes · 12 comments · Trending
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mrscollector
· 5 years ago
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I guess that is why I believe in buying android because it's cheap and works. If I went for design I will buy a phone case. Or stickers lol
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· 5 years ago
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guest_
· 5 years ago
In some ways it can be. But think of it more in terms of buying a pair of air Jordan’s or other basketball shoe- Tims/doc martins or other work boots, or a high end running shoe. If a model/brand is used prominently by many top people in an industry- it will often be used by amateurs who might not know or care why a pro selects a specific tool- they just assume that because a pro uses it that it is the right tool for anyone serious. They might simply want to “look” like a person who is on that level or knows what they are doing- that by using the same brand product as an icon they’ll get some of the halo. And of course- there are people who automatically tend to pick whatever is rarest, least common, and/or most expensive because they seek exclusivity or to be “different.”
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guest_
· 5 years ago
Just like shoes or work boots there is little concrete proof that any specific brand or model is superior- or in often cases even that it is any or much better at its task than any other. In the end a shoe is a shoe. You can run marathons in a converse high top or a sandal or a basketball shoe. You can play basketball in a tennis shoe or a driving shoe. You can drive in a work boot or whatever. You can do just about anything one shoe can do with any other shoe. They are just shoes. Some have features that suit some activities or lifestyles better. A steel cap toe for someone who needs protection is great- but not only relatively useless to an athlete but in most cases will decrease desired performance for sports or fitness.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
One shoe may have Velcro, or no fasteners at all and just slip on. Another might help protect and support the ankles. I can’t really say a basketball shoe is a better shoe because it stays on and protects your ankles because a person going to the beach might think easy off and on, quick drying, and breathability are more important. I can’t really say a steep toe or an oil resistant sole makes a shoe better than another because someone might not really do things that need an oil resistant sole or steel toe. These features are just that- features which are only a plus or minus to people who want or might use those things.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
Likewise- just like shoes you’ll find that ultimately your personal style and what you find comfortable differ greatly. There’s no single definition of comfort. One person may love tight snug shoes and hate shoes that leave them feeling exposed or loose while another may hate feeling constricted and want more feeling of freedom and openness. An insert one person thinks makes standing and walking feel like they’re on a cloud will make another feel like they’d be better off barefoot.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
So much in the same the features of a phone or computer etc, the aesthetics, how comfortable a person is with the interface and ecosystem and operating system, the exact use they have for it and the budget they have all play in- and just like shoes there are many reasons people buy a certain item and many cases where one is subjectively better than an other but few where one is objectively best all around.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
I have a $200 pair of work shoes I hate and My favorite pair of work shoes are a $40 pair I bought. Unless you look real close they don’t look much different from the $200 pair and I feel way more comfortable. I have a $400 pair of motorcycle boots and a $100 pair. The $100 pair is way easier to get off and on and easy to walk around in. But I’ve gone through 2 pairs in one season from them wearing out whereas the $400 pair will likely last me most or all my remaining life of riding. So often price isn’t the main factor on quality or enjoyment but it can be a factor. It depends on the item and what it is for.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
There’s a reason so many companies use apple phones or computers and it isn’t to show off how much money they can waste on technology for employees. But there are many cases where they do not use Apple products because the same strengths that make them great for certain tasks are weaknesses for others. Most companies will have a mix of device types and makes based on what is the best choice for any given use. The standard consumer may only have one computer and maybe a lap top and or a tablet. They likely have one phone, maybe two. They rarely have other specialty devices like scanners, portable printers, Recieving and inventory guns, etc. and what computers they do have are usually used for everything from web surfing to gaming.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
Contrasted to a company which will likely have at least one server, terminals for accounting and business, personal work stations, “build machines” for software, art etc, and so on- so whereas the company chooses the device based on the users function- the consumer has to choose one device they think will do most or all of what they want it to. Companies tend to spec tech based on what the need is. Does this do what I want at a price point that fits the budget? Consumers often get caught up instead of thinking about the actual use- just thinking “more” and “bigger” for the money means better.
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guest_
· 5 years ago
But in the end I contend technology is much more like shoes. You have the things you’ll actually do with them, your priorities on price, features, aesthetic, etc, and then subjective comfort and preferences. So for SOME buying an Apple product is just a status symbol. For most it’s a buying decisions based on overall perceived value and suitability to their needs. I mean- not many average folks spend thousands of dollars thoughtlessly, let alone go back and do it again and again if they think it was a mistake the first time- and Apples primary clients aren’t the wealthy but the middle class- so it isn’t like their multimillion dollar industry is funded by a handful of rich idiots or millions of status seekers willing to shell out a months pay for no good reason.
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mrscollector
· 5 years ago
Guest dude calm the fuck down lol I see like 9 comment continues lol I talk alot to but dang
