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Originally Posted by techweenie
This "status" comes from the fact it works, has a warranty, has a support infrastructure; the chargers don't electrocute people, it integrates with the iTunes ecosystem, etc. The upwardly-mobile part of the Chinese population recognizes the value of a fully engineered product over a reverse-engineered product.
I remember when I could get a knockoff Rolex for $30 or so. And it was all the same to me, because I'm not a watch guy. But you know what, Rolex is doing just fine despite cheap copies.
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Yes, and that's why I will happily pay double or triple for something that works well. Especially when I know it can be sold at a premium down the road to fund the next upgrade. Seems like a no-brainer to me, but what do I know.