Poll: Do you hate Apple, but still own an Apple product?

[Archindar]

I currently own an iPhone and an iMac and from my standpoint both are great products for what I use them for and as a result I generally like Apple as a company overall. However, the fan base makes me feel embarrassed to own their products sometimes.

Just this morning I was walking past my local apple store just before opening time and outside was a group of about 15 - 20 people practically surrounding the entrance waiting for it to open.

It seems that apple attracts that kind of fanatic fan base.
They are completely indoctrinated, declaring any product or concept developed by apple to be the greatest thing in the world.
And Steve Jobs is their God *joke this time*.

No but i have heard some ignorant crap coming from apple followers that i know and I'm surprised to see people getting excited by things that have existed on the market for years, but just because apple makes it, it's a "revolution" in their world.

So i hate Apple because of what they are doing ti people.

 

[AvsJoe]

I hate Apple, do not own an Apple product. Wait, I do; my 1996 MacIntosh computer sitting in my mom's basement is an Apple product (and I love that useless paperweight to bits!).

 

[Elle-Jai]

It's not that I think anyone can necessarily do anything Apple better than Apple, it's just that they're so disgustingly self-satisfied and smug about it all.

I do own an iPod and love it (2 iPods if I'm being honest), but I hate how it only works with iTunes. I'm much more inclined to products I don't have to use wanky software and file formats for.

No comment on Mac vs PC, it's an argument I am not the least bit interested in lol.

 

[the_pleasure_is_mine]

I hate apple and don't own their products... well maybe itunes but it was free so i don't count it.

 

[Mechsoap]

only apple thing i got is a dreadfull ipod i got of my non understanding dad that doesent seem to see i do not like apples and rather wanted duke nukem

 

[The DSM]

I got an Ipod for my birthday and never used it.

And I hate Apple, they charge twice as much than most other companies just because there stuff is more shiny.

And all I products are really locked down, from what ive heard especially the I-pad, to transfer files from your Iphone you have to go through I-tunes, what the hell?

 

[Nmil-ek]

I-pod and god yes all flash no substance, I-Tunes is utterly horrendous the least user friendly program I have ever had the misfortune of using why is it so hard to convert mpeg4 to mp3 and why does it use such a shitty format as default urgh.

And I looooooathe macs show me a topend mac I'll build you a pc that trounces it in every way for little under half the price.

 

[Deofuta]

I own and Ipod, I don't hate Apple.

Why hate a corporation out to make money? If people buy their product, then they have to live with the consequences.

 

[pope_of_larry]

i dont hate Apple and i have an ipod on the way. the one thing i dont like about them is i had 1st crash moments after getting itunes.

 

[Random Argument Man]

I have a Macbook and Ipod and I'm sastisfied with them. While some people think Mac is complicated, I find windows to be hard to understand...


Although, the worst part is getting flamed because you own an Apple product.

 

[HK_01]

I dislike Apple and own no products by Apple.

 

[ginty2]

I like apple products. i have a macbook,ipod, phone and pad. all these products are great, durable devices. i know it's cool to not like apple and complain about stuff like price and the douchbaggary of some apple users, but apple really makes a good product for the price.

 

[JasonKaotic]

I can't STAND Macs, but iPods/iPhones are pretty good.
Although I don't have any apple products.

 

[Veleste]

I strongly disagree when it comes to a lot of Apples policies. I feel they're far to strict and 'Big Brother' but in terms of technology they are superb. I love my iPhone, I'd be lost without it these days but at the same time I kinda wish there was a rival product that offered the same support, range of applications and ease of use as the iPhone so I could not lose its functionality but also not be supporting an evil corporation.

 

[razer17]

I don't like Apple. They are a rubbish corporation, overpriced and based on looks rather than functionality.

Yet, I absolutely love my iTouch. It's a great multimedia device.

 

[child of lileth]

I don't really hate Apple, but I don't own anything they make either. Mainly because alot of things I like, only run on PC. Like doujin games, and stuff like that.

 

[The Shade]

I own several Apple products, not least of which my computer, and I think it's a fine company.

No more or less evil than Microsoft, certainly.

 

[likalaruku]

Ummm.... There's a Mac 128K in my garage somewhere. Does that count?

I don't hate Mac, I just don't like the fanboys. Same story with Mario. They're always trying to shove that stuff in your face & down your throat, as many times a day as possible.

As for gadgetry, my cell phone is 7 years old & I have no idea who made it.

 

[Andalusa]

I would never buy a Mac or iPhone from Apple, I just... *shudders*
I am very much a PC person.

That being said, I do own an iPod, and it's on the edge of death (and it's full) so I need to get a new one. I know there are other music players that do the same for cheaper, but I like the iPod branch of Apple.

 

[blankedboy]

I have an iPod and an iMac, I want to sell the iPod, burn the iMac, and get a Zune and a laptop.
Although, when the iPod breaks I'm allowed a Zune, and on my 16th birthday I'll get a laptop, seing as my grandmother gives all her grandchildren laptops on their 16th birthdays.

Obviously I'm a Microsoft supporter.