It’s probably nearly optimal for the sellers, and much more than reasonable substitutes from the buyer’s point of view.
Are they so much more useful than other devices?
No, they probably have moderately fewer features and greater ease of use.
How important is the aspect of showing high status to those who spend their money on an apple product?
Varies from person to person. Some people might give/get them as presents. Other people might get them as a courtesy for their longstanding investment in Apple, which they think is some kind of fruit company. You never know.
It’s probably nearly optimal for the sellers, and much more than reasonable substitutes from the buyer’s point of view.
No, they probably have moderately fewer features and greater ease of use.
Varies from person to person. Some people might give/get them as presents. Other people might get them as a courtesy for their longstanding investment in Apple, which they think is some kind of fruit company. You never know.