Apple, der Teufelskreis Wer einmal die Welt von Apple betreten hat, wird sich schwer tun, wieder herauszufinden. In seiner 33-jährigen Firmengeschichte hat der amerikanische Konzern die Auswahlmöglichkeiten der Verbraucher immer weiter eingeschränkt. Ein Zustand, den man als „Lock In“ bezeichnet. Wer einmal ein Gerät von Apple gekauft hat wird, nur schwer auf Produkte anderer Firmen wechseln können, ohne alles zu verlieren, wofür er bislang bezahlt hat. [...]
Dieser Beitrag wurde von Padex: 21 Apr 2010, 18:01 bearbeitet
He’s still staring at his monitor and a few seconds pass before Guy #2 carefully says, “There is a limit to the number of iPads that customers can buy.”
Me (playing dumb) — “Oh, is that right? What’s the limit?”
Guy #2 — “Only 2 per customer.”
Apple ipad tablet slate shopping genius bar store
Ok, so the gig is up. I stand around waiting for a bit and was preparing to leave when Guy #1 returns.
Guy #1 — “I’m sorry sir, but you have reached your lifetime limit of iPad purchases and will not be allowed to buy any more.”
Me (anticipating that statement) — “Is the iPad limit per person? Per credit card? Per household?”
Guy #1 — “All I can say is that you have reached your lifetime limit.”
Me — “What does that mean? Can I use a different credit card to buy it? I’m buying this for a friend.”
Guy #1 — “You are not allowed to buy this iPad.”
Me — “Uhh… is it ok if I have a family member or friend come to buy it for me? My reservation doesn’t expire until 6:00 PM.”
Guy #1 — “All I can say is that you have reached your lifetime limit.”
Me (suddenly realizing what he’s saying) — “Wait, what? Lifetime? What does that mean?”
Guy #1 — “All I can say is that you have reached your lifetime limit of iPads and will not be allowed to buy any more.”
Dieser Beitrag wurde von Stormi: 24 Apr 2010, 15:53 bearbeitet