Everybody Needs Pockets
from the rich-people-they're-just-like-us! dept
Analysts have made a big deal about the halo effect of iPods -- the idea that people buy iPods, and like them so much they're driven to buy Macs. The extent to which that's true is debatable, but as we've noted before, the real halo effect is on iPod accessory sales. But now, instead of driving people to buy all sorts of white plastic accessories, some fashion designers are hoping the iPod association will drive people to buy their clothes -- by paying special attention to the placement and design of pockets. This isn't the Scott eVest or those doofy Dockers with the extra pocket, but rather high-end fashion from all those deisgners whose names you can't pronounce or afford. Who knew that the need for room to carry your iPod or cell phone could be the great social equalizer?Thank you for reading this Techdirt post. With so many things competing for everyone’s attention these days, we really appreciate you giving us your time. We work hard every day to put quality content out there for our community.
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It's probably safe to say that people who buy iPods generally already have computers and probably aren't going to be too keen on up and replacing theirs.
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although
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Well..
Basically, iPod + Me = LOVE
LOVE + Money = spending $1800 for a Mac.
I bought a Mac because my iPod brought me into the world of Apple.
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macs
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People buy iPod because they want to listen to mus
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Hmmm
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People! People!
My point is that flexibility in computers is truly your best option, and with that you'll learn to take advantage of what all the OS platforms have to offer.
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It makes sense.
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Hmmm...
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Yes, we do need pockets
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