What does it cost to make a Macbook ?

Are the market prices fair? Why cant they be slightly
higher, or equal or **** how about lower? They are
still selling so they must be priced fairly is
a terrible argument. You said it yourself; you are
not going to moan about the pricing, you will
probably pay whatever cost is necessary. So why
should apple keep their pricing equal or lower? Take
enough people like you, multiply by a million or so
and you have one of the greatest marketing strageties
of all time next to the pet rock. Well shoot....I
cant change your mind, you are getting a good deal
because you can afford it lol.Their business
relies on people just like you. Cha Ching ! Read
MleB's thoughts a few posts up.

So you don't beleive in market forces? I suppose you think the government should impose pricing controls or something? Sure, Apple depends on "people like me" to buy their product. ALL businesses have to rely on customers willing to purchase their product, or else they go out of business. Perhaps some of us are too young or too spoiled to remember a time not long ago when there was no personal computer - mac or pc - available at ANY price. The first electronic calculators that did no more than simple add and subtract functions were very expensive. Computers and other electronics are probably cheaper than they have ever been, when compared with average income levels - especially considering what they can deliver. If you don't like Apple's pricing - there are companies out there marketing computers to you. buy one of theirs.

Interesting you started this post about the cost of a MacBook and seem to support the arguments it is overpriced etc. Yet in another post you had this to say.

"I bought a refurb Macbook and I havent had a problems yet (still cant find the cash dispensing slot). But like everyone has said, its a gamble. A refurb 2.0 Ghz Macbook Pro will set you back 1699. The 1.83 Macbook Pro is a waste of money IMO plus its early first generation, might as well get a Macbook. It comes down to cost justification (I think I spelled that right). The extra money will get you a metal case, backlit keyboard, discrete graphics and a bigger screen. Is it worth the extra money ? Not at that price difference imo. But if you need the screen real estate and graphics go for it. My advice save the money by not getting the Pro and get a new Macbook for peace of mind 🙂

Seems like you do like the Macbook as a good buy after all.


Macbook, 2.0 duo, black Mac OS X (10.4.7) 80 gb hd, 2 gb ram, 5g ipod, 2g ipod

Are the market prices fair? Why cant they be slightly
higher, or equal or **** how about lower? They are
still selling so they must be priced fairly is
a terrible argument.

100% wrong. Still selling is proof they are priced fairly, and therefore it justifies the conclusion. The law of supply and demand is what drives price. Apple has never been a price leader, and yet they still manage to do very well for themselves. If there is no perceived value on the part of the consumer, they'd all just buy IBM clones.

Remember, it's not about price. It's about value. The price is always what the market will bear. If the market dictates a certain price based on value is in equilibrium, the product will sell. If it doesn't, it won't. Your opinion on whether Apple can or cannot sell for less or more based on anything other than basic capitalistic law is simply irrelevant.

MacBook Ultimate Mac OS X (10.4.7)

MacBook Ultimate Mac OS X (10.4.7)

There's no such thing as unfair pricing for nonessential items, including apple computers. if there was a mac that had a price tag of a million dollars, so long as there are people willing to fork over that much money, its a fair price. an item is worth what the pocket will bear. if you dont like the price, then dont buy it.

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

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.

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. =/

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."