Re: Why is the new MacBook Pro so expensive
I thought I answered the question with "I don't know", followed by an "assumption" that can be proven or disproven by how well it sells or don't sell.
That terrible assumption validates the first statement. My reply wasn't to you :not knowing," it was in response to the assumption that followed that statement.
It's an assumption that simply doesn't exist because the numbers don't work out that way. They are too obviously misleading.
This is like Amazon saying the Fire Phone was a success even though they sold 80% of them when it was discounted down to $1-200 (from an initial $650 retail price).
It doesn't work that way. Pricing yourself too high costs you sales as people who are looking for a new PC are more likely to just buy a competing device as a result; in this case, probably running a completely different platform - which can affect sales in other areas for obvious reasons.
I think Apple just thinks the devices are worth that much. If they feel that, then that's something they'll have to contend with. Typically, they are fairly stern with their pricing, so expecting them to drop them (at least drop them in a relatively low span of time) is a bit foolish [IMO]. They're going to stick with the pricing. This isn't an iPhone situation where they are trying to get into a new market.
They also don't have many advantages to lean on, either. Windows notebooks have fantastic battery life, precision trackpads, great keyboards and top notch hardware/design, as well. Basically you're paying a premium for macOS and the Apple Brand... I'm not sure that's the best selling point in the current market.