Why Is Apple Ram So Expensive ping Daniel 2726

On Thu, 4 May 2006 08:21:02 -0700, Mike wrote

In addition, Apple STILL controls the price of it's memory, while market conditions alone control the price of PC memory. I was already aware that large manufacturers such as Dell, HP, and Gateway also add a premium on the price of the memory they sell. This is called "Free Enterprise", and "the profit motive". I do not fault Apple for wanting to make a profit.

I admit, I was wrong about Apple as opposed to other manufacturers to a point. I failed to do the necessary research, and spoke without knowledge, and unfairly indicted Apple for being the only manufacturer to charge a premium. However, I was NOT wrong about the HUGE premium Apple adds on to the price of their memory, which they most probably get at the same or similar prices as other system builders.

Market conditions probably control the price Apple pays for the memory at the manufacturing plants, but they STILL charge HUGE premiums on the price of this memory to its end users over what Wintel users would pay.

Put another way, Apple really JACKS UP the price for memory their end users pay if they purchase their memory from Apple over the price they would pay if the users purchased their memory from the manufacturers or resellers themselves.

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