Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 23:28     Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Apple represents unparalleled innovation, which is a type of "quality" I guess.

Durability -- which is seems like we're talking about there, right? -- no. Apples execs will tell you themselves that many of their products are expected to self combust after one year's use (iPhone). This is fact.

Also, and I realize anecdote does not equal data, but the last time I brought in my Apple laptop to the Genius Bar to get a new something cord, the Genius guy was SHOCKED that it was 3 years old and the battery hadn't exploded yet. He actually called a coworker over to show him my ancient, **3-year old** laptop that hadn't burnt out yet. Think about that for a minute.


huh, my husband has an original iphone that is still going strong. My ibook G4 from 2004 still works just fine (although I did buy a macbook to replace it for photo/graphic work).


I have a 1st gen and 2nd gen ipod touch that still works like new - touch wood. so with a mac mini. had to have some work done on my macbooks but while under warranty... but i grant you that if you have to do repairs, they are expensive!
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 14:28     Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:BMW - are you kidding? the repairs ...


It's the way they drive that's high quality. Mine havent had many problems, but true they are expensive. They also ruined me for driving all the front wheel drive mainstream rental cars that feel cheap. I can understand if others don't get it.


HA HA HA
We have a 12 year old BMW that we affectionately call "Princess" because since day one that car has been high maintenance and expensive to repair. Random electrical things go out all the time -- headlights, the radio, seat warmers. But it drives like tank, and it is a solid piece of metal, and we don't give up on cars until they totally die. It was a gift btw - would never have bought one for ourselves. I would so much rather have a Subaru.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 13:40     Subject: Re:What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:12:35 thanks for backing me up. I am the PP, my daughter and I both wear Lilly as play clothes. Never matching. I wear the shorts and white tshirts all summer to the park. DD wears the dresses. It was designed to hide stains with the bold prints...

Have to add Barbour and Patagonia to my list.


No problem! I like your style.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 13:38     Subject: Re:What name brands actually reflect quality?
12:35 thanks for backing me up. I am the PP, my daughter and I both wear Lilly as play clothes. Never matching. I wear the shorts and white tshirts all summer to the park. DD wears the dresses. It was designed to hide stains with the bold prints...

Have to add Barbour and Patagonia to my list.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 13:26     Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Pendleton wool, if nobody's mentioned it yet.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 13:15     Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
I really like Land's End clothing as well. I think Gymboree clothes hold up extremely well too. My two girls are two years apart and the hand me down Gymboree clothes still look really good.
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 13:13     Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:Apple represents unparalleled innovation, which is a type of "quality" I guess.

Durability -- which is seems like we're talking about there, right? -- no. Apples execs will tell you themselves that many of their products are expected to self combust after one year's use (iPhone). This is fact.

Also, and I realize anecdote does not equal data, but the last time I brought in my Apple laptop to the Genius Bar to get a new something cord, the Genius guy was SHOCKED that it was 3 years old and the battery hadn't exploded yet. He actually called a coworker over to show him my ancient, **3-year old** laptop that hadn't burnt out yet. Think about that for a minute.


huh, my husband has an original iphone that is still going strong. My ibook G4 from 2004 still works just fine (although I did buy a macbook to replace it for photo/graphic work).
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 12:35     Subject: Re:What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I beg to differ. I get my Lilly dry cleaned like pp but my daughter's dresses go in the wash (no dry) and look brand new. Last summer I got her 5 dresses at the warehouse sale, used them as everyday play clothes. Despite the dirt and grim at the park and a very messy 18mo eater they look great.


Your daughter wears Lily to the playground? Well, now I've seen it all.


I'm a grown woman and I wear Lilly as my play clothes too. That's what it's for!
Anonymous
Post 10/14/2012 12:33     Subject: What name brands actually reflect quality?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Brooks Brothers.


Agree.


Unless your willing to show off the BB label on the inner pocket of a suit coat, you're paying a hell of a lot for a just a name. Wool, navy, pinstripes is pretty common on K street, it's basically more the cut and if the guys not wearing horrific shoes like black loafers with any trace of metal on them. Hideous


Pp you made absolutely no sense. Try again.