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Expensive, yes, but I haven't seen much evidence of iPhones being objectively lower quality devices overall.

No matter what 'side' you're on, comments like his are just flame-war bait. Best to ignore.

Their target is people that want to buy an nice appliance not a pocket computer.

"The lower class" lol. Could you not phrase that better?

I get what he's saying though. The target demographic for $80 white tee shirts and $600 tennis shoes isn't people who can afford them

Yep. Time and time again I see people abuse their credit cards to buy iPhones or Galaxy Notes. And then complain when unexpected events throw then into an evergrowing interest snowball.

Financial education should be taught in elementary school.

I’m just relieved it wasn’t peasants or “street trash”.

At least it’s better than calling them “the poors” which is usually what people say in relation to Apple products.

(Agree that “working class” is generally less offensive though)