You know, a lot of people don't care about paying $200 more for a device they use every day. People who buy apple know how pricey the products are, it's not like they're all ignorant. Android is pervasive and heavily advertised. I just don't think that's the main story-line behind Apple's profit margin on their devices.
What's remarkable is the power that Apple has over carriers in regards to how heavily they subsidize Apple products. It's been that way ever since they played hardball with the carriers when the original iPhone released. They never relinquished that power and they suck tons of profit from giant telecoms who gave in to their pricing.
You know, a lot of people don't care about paying $200 more for a device they use every day. People who buy apple know how pricey the products are, it's not like they're all ignorant. Android is pervasive and heavily advertised. I just don't think that's the main story-line behind Apple's profit margin on their devices.
What's remarkable is the power that Apple has over carriers in regards to how heavily they subsidize Apple products. It's been that way ever since they played hardball with the carriers when the original iPhone released. They never relinquished that power and they suck tons of profit from giant telecoms who gave in to their pricing.