[superuser2]

I agree, but I think most critics of Apple would claim that only specs are real, and what we're talking about here is an illusion created by branding.

[redler]

I think we're on the same page. Apple's relatively costly products will be seen as an especially bad value by those who do not see value in polish and attention to detail (or who believe polish and attention to detail -- particularly Apple's --- are a marketing illusion).