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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
More "Made in China" electronics junk that people don't need. Amazing. I like Apple as a company, but it never ceases to amaze me how insatiable the American appetite is for electronic crap that will be obsolete in 12 months.
I saw a report recently that said that even on the discounted iPhones, Apple makes about $80 pure profit on each one. The manufacturers in China that run the sweatshop get about $12 for each, IIRC.
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The "don't need" and "electronic junk" comments are certainly subjective, but you obviously have a need for a computer, and its origins are probably Asian. At some point, most electronic devices are outdated and in times of rapid innovation these devices will become outdated more quickly!
The fact that Apple has created a model by which they keep the lion's share of the profits "domestic" for their IP, while the foreign manufacturers keep a much smaller share is good, IMO.
It is also admirable that Apple has created many products that, by virtue of the software, UI and aesthetic design, people are willing to pay a price that allows Apple to earn a significant profit. I like capitalism this way.
The real story continues to be about the software, though.