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Price differential in Tech Products
0Thursday, 12th May, 2011
My brother is visiting HK and we have been busy shopping for some Tech products. It is a known fact that there is always a price differential (between big retail stores and local shops at Wan Chai Computer Center) on high value tech products. I was surprised to see a huge price differential on even a product like mouse.
I picked up a Logitech V470 Cordless Laser Mouse for my MacBookPro as I lost my previous mouse. I paid HK$ 230 at the Wan Chai Computer Center. The logitech website in Hong Kong listed the same product at HK$ 269 – I guess acceptable difference given the retail dynamics. What shocked me was the price listed on Apple Online Store. The same mouse is sold at HK$ 389 – close to 40% higher than the original manufacturers listed price. Apple is adding no particular value to this product to mark up it up by 40%. I’m a fan of Apple but this is indeed a day light robbery.
Given below are the links to online prices on Logitech and Apple websites.
Logitech Price for V470 Cordless Laser Mouse
Get Well Soon Mr. Jobs
2Tuesday, 18th January, 2011
by Pushkar Sane
in People
The Asian markets woke up to the news that the Apple CEO Steve Jobs was going on a medical leave of absence. The speculations and rumours started flying quickly. By afternoon updates from my social networks were flooded with the news and some smart jokes like Jobs is going on iLeave and he should have an apple a day started to emerge. Analyst were busy commenting on Apple’s future and potential risks for the investors.
Basically there were questions raised about the future of Apple. Rightfully so. But what I found most disturbing was the fact that I rarely saw a ‘Get Well Soon’ message. We all have enjoyed great products and innovations from Steve Jobs. Investors have enjoyed $70 to $350 ride in 5-6 years. Trade partners have enjoyed profits. And even then we don’t have a heart to say ‘Get Well Soon’. Not that he expected it but I think we owe it to the man who revolutionized computing, telephony, and entertainment.
I hope he fights his health issues and emerges stronger. Here’s a video of his commencement address at the Stanford University in 2005. Every time I see this video it reminds me to fight against all odds and tides.
So Get Well Soon Mr. Jobs. Wish you a speedy recovery.