[modsRapple]

"Apple’s dominant position in portable devices, particularly the high end."

Is this person unfamiliar with technology specs because their products are average devices but cost excessive for what you get?

It seriously sounds like they fell for the marketing.

[manuelflara]

Not sure what you mean, but iPads and iPhones are high end portable devices in a market in which Apple holds a dominant position.

[thanatos_dem]

Brand new account, named “modsRapple”, with only this comment. Safe to ignore.

[modsRapple]

Ahh because rational argument doesn't count because of a name?

Be careful Thanatos, don't rely on tradition and authority figures. That's pre scientific method ways of thinking.

[askafriend]

Nothing about your argument was rational. All you made clear was that you do not understand what Apple's customers value.

Hint: It's not a technology spec sheet. And even if it was, their specs blow the competition out of the water. I think your focus on embedded systems is coloring your view of consumer technology.

[xkjkls]

They own basically all consumers making six figure salaries. That is the high end customer base Ben is talking about.

[modsRapple]

I've seen the opposite, but I'm in embedded engineering. I imagine lawyers and physicians are less tech savvy and more susceptible to Marketing.

[tomhoward]

I have no dog in the fight but HN users who are generally reputed as being authorities on security seem to recommend iOS as being more secure than Android.