What does it cost to make a Macbook ?

agreeded. i'm a life sci major but from the limited knowledge i learned from my microecon - a transaction will always happen provided both the buyer and seller believe that the transaction is fair. i forgot how it's exactly worded and there's also the "willing and able to" part. i guess that's why i got a B. =D

in any case, i think a company's image plays a big part. a company may sell products at a higher price than competitors as long as buyers preceive that the products are worth the price.

but i suppose buyers' perceptions may change after actually using the products, that's why the OP mentions "unfair pricing."

p.s. i'm surprised this thread isn't deleted yet.

A manufacturers defect doesnt warrant the claim to unfair pricing. its not the same as buying "imperfect" t-shirts from a discount store, since the manufacturer of that shirt knows full well about the defective clothing and so charges less. you paid for the experience with the machine, and although i agree that you also paid to have that experience be pleasant for a good number of years, the fact that they provide guidelines regarding defects or damage due to manufacturer or user pretty much make the disclaimer: "We promise you the best computers we can make, BUT JUST IN CASE.....

A manufacturers defect doesnt warrant the claim to
unfair pricing.

the "unfair pricing" that the OP is refering to is highy objective. what one may see fair or unfair doesn't mean that others will agree. however, a publicize defective product, which affects a company's image, will make some buyers preceive the product is not worth its value. a buyer may also change the perception of fairness after using the product, which was once preceived as fairly-priced when it was purchased. this may lead to the OP's "unfair pricing" statement. however, like i've pointed out, the transaction will still carry out as long as other buyers and the seller see the transaction is fair.

its not the same as buying
"imperfect" t-shirts from a discount store, since the
manufacturer of that shirt knows full well about the
defective clothing and so charges less.

agreed, thus we are not discussing refurb units here.

you paid for
the experience with the machine, and although i agree
that you also paid to have that experience be
pleasant for a good number of years, the fact that
they provide guidelines regarding defects or damage
due to manufacturer or user pretty much make the
disclaimer: "We promise you the best computers we can
make, BUT JUST IN CASE.....

???

p.s. this thread still hasn't been deleted yet? =D

If you dont like the topic dont
post, wont hurt my feelings any.

chill dude. the only reason i said "i'm surprised this thread has been deleted yet" is b/c imo this thread is getting non-technical (ToU), nothing personal.

I was looking for
people that felt the same way I did

it's a diverse commnunity, not eveyone is gonna agree.

Maturity is a lost artform. =/

agreed.

to the OP,

if you actually read what i wrote, you'd understand that i do see your "unfair pricing" point of view. but at the same time you are conflicting yourself since you purchased a MB. remember basic econ principle - a transaction can only happen if both the buyer and seller see the transaction is fair.

but whatever dude. like rob says, "maturity is a lost artform."

Who really cares....The macbook is worth a million bucks to me!!!

Yeah Dell has never quite figured out how to make their laptops look non-ugly.

If someone thinks a Dell is a better deal, they should buy a Dell....

apple insider just put something up saying the cost of the ipod by its components is $72

technically, "imperfect" T-shirts are not the equivalent of refurbs, since they are unused, just flawed.

P.S. the boycott thread lasted longer, give it time.

Maturity is a lost artform. =/