Entry Posted June 10, 2009

http://i.gizmodo.com/5284638/when-pro-doesnt-mean-pro-anymore “It’s kind of amazing how much Apple got right yesterday—and what they got wrong: Their product lines are completely scrambled. The Pro designation has become meaningless and $99 iPhones look just like $499 iPhones.” 09:48

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… A leveling of class distinctions in Apple products is going to sting people who valued the affectation of elitism that came with using Apple’s top-of-the-line products. viaGizmodo – When Pro Doesn’t Mean Pro Anymore – MacBookThis review from WWDC 2009 raised my curiosity. The point of discussion is the leveling of prices in the “Pro” range of Macs, especially with the new 13-inch at 1199 dollars. The argument goes like this: showing off a top-of-the-line Pro used to be a clear sign …

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