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[hooko22]

Most of you guys must have seen this already:

http://www.neowin.ne...-time-we-rebuff

After reading the drivel this dolt is writing I had an idea:

How about, we the gentlemen and ladies of Neowin made our own list of devices that are truly overpriced!

I want to start and nominate most Apple desktops and laptops, I hesitate with iPad due to the fact that it isn't that much pricier than other compatible tablets, I don't hesitate at all with the iPhone though. I also want to suggest Alienware for being overpriced.

Anyway do add your own devices guys!

[xendrome]

Sonos and "Beats" Audio hardware

I guess they have to pay Janelle Monae and Dr. Dre something, I mean look at her hair, you don't get the ugliest hair-style on the planet for cheap.

[hooko22]

xendrome, on 09 December 2012 - 17:16, said:

Sonos and "Beats" Audio hardware

I guess they have to pay Janelle Monae and Dr. Dre something, I mean look at her hair, you don't get the ugliest hair-style on the planet for cheap.

Ok wow, 700 dollars for that Sonos gadget.

[Javik]

I happen to agree with them. Not about the Surface on it's own but I believe almost all high end tablets are overpriced.

[hooko22]

Javik, on 09 December 2012 - 17:24, said:

I happen to agree with them. Not about the Surface on it's own but I believe almost all high end tablets are overpriced.

Yea like I mention before I do agree with that statment, the companies use the novelty factor and popularity of tablets to push up the prizes. I just tought it strange in the article to sort out the surface by itself when it isnt even the most expensive tablet.

[+Crisp]

Anything from Apple.

[Javik]

I'm no fan of the surface by any means but picking on Microsoft when almost all tablets are overpriced is admittedly silly.

[lunarworks]

If you were around in the '90s, you know this one:



The 3DO. $700 (probably $1000 in today's dollars) for a crappy, badly-supported game console. Makes the PS3 launch look like the bargain of the millennium.

[hooko22]

lunarworks, on 09 December 2012 - 17:29, said:

If you were around in the '90s, you know this one:



The 3DO. $700 (probably $1000 in today's dollars) for a crappy, badly-supported game console. Makes the PS3 launch look like the bargain of the millennium.

Lol and I tought the ps3 was expensive. Have to admit I don't remember that console though and I was around in the 90's.

[Salutary7]

xendrome, on 09 December 2012 - 17:16, said:

"Beats" Audio hardware

Beats, for sure. They sell $400 headphones that are basically mid-level quality. Not surprisingly, the brand was born out of a partnership with Monster Cable.
Another good candidate: The Mac Pro! Where else can you buy a desktop filled with hardware that's more than 3 years old starting at only $2500?

[nik louch]

Overprized?

But yeah, Beats By Dre headphones. TERRIBLE quality sold purely on marketing.

[theyarecomingforyou]

The Surface RT is hugely overpriced for what it is, so I'm not surprised to see it get a mention. Is it one of the most overpriced gadgets of all time? Of course not, but the article was designed to be controversial in order to get people linking to it.

[what]

http://www.bose.co.u...ve-connect-kit/

[Lord Method Man]

Any product from Bose or Monster.

[hooko22]

Lord Method Man, on 09 December 2012 - 18:16, said:

Any product from Bose or Monster.

Oh yea off course Bose. I knew I was forgetting something when I was writing my list. It was Bose.