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Hi all,
Im currently writting a dissertation project on Apple company (in short what makes it so popular and addictive) and I would be extremely grateful for answers on those simple quesions:

1. Can you name the reason why you've decided to buy Apple product? (you can select more than one answer)
a.company adverts
b.functionality
c.i just stick to the brand
d.friend's recommendation
e.i like the overall look of the brand
f. just think that other brands are crappy
2. How many Apple products did you buy during last 5 years?
3. How would you grade Mac's functionality? (1-5)
4. How would you grade Mac's stability (1-5)
5. How would you grade PC functionality? (1-5)
6. How would you grade PC stability? (1-5)
7. Do you consider yourself as a part of Apple community?
8. Do you attend any kind of Apple user meetings on regular basis?

If u rather not to post your answers here, u can always PM me.
Thanks in advace for all of u!!
 
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Hi all,
Im currently writting a dissertation project on Apple company (in short what makes it so popular and addictive) and I would be extremely grateful for answers on those simple quesions:

1. Can you name the reason why you've decided to buy Apple product? (you can select more than one answer)
a.company adverts
b.functionality
c.i just stick to the brand
d.friend's recommendation
e.i like the overall look of the brand
f. just think that other brands are crappy
2. How many Apple products did you buy during last 5 years?
3. How would you grade Mac's functionality? (1-5)
4. How would you grade Mac's stability (1-5)
5. How would you grade PC functionality? (1-5)
6. How would you grade PC stability? (1-5)
7. Do you consider yourself as a part of Apple community?
8. Do you attend any kind of Apple user meetings on regular basis?

If u rather not to post your answers here, u can always PM me.
Thanks in advace for all of u!!

1. b. d. e. f.
2. 1
3. 5
4. 5
5. 5
6. 1
7. Yes
8. No
 

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Hi all,
Im currently writting a dissertation project on Apple company (in short what makes it so popular and addictive) and I would be extremely grateful for answers on those simple quesions:

1. Can you name the reason why you've decided to buy Apple product? (you can select more than one answer)
a.company adverts
b.functionality
c.i just stick to the brand
d.friend's recommendation
e.i like the overall look of the brand
f. just think that other brands are crappy
2. How many Apple products did you buy during last 5 years?
3. How would you grade Mac's functionality? (1-5)
4. How would you grade Mac's stability (1-5)
5. How would you grade PC functionality? (1-5)
6. How would you grade PC stability? (1-5)
7. Do you consider yourself as a part of Apple community?
8. Do you attend any kind of Apple user meetings on regular basis?

If u rather not to post your answers here, u can always PM me.
Thanks in advace for all of u!!

1. B & D
2. 7 (including various iPods)
3. 5
4. 5
5. 5
6. 4
7. Yes
8. No
 
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1. b, c, f
2. 6
3. 4
4. 4
5. 4
6. 2
7. Yes - my Job involves software for Macs...
8. No
 
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Hi all,
Im currently writting a dissertation project on Apple company (in short what makes it so popular and addictive) and I would be extremely grateful for answers on those simple quesions:

1. Can you name the reason why you've decided to buy Apple product? (you can select more than one answer)
a.company adverts
b.functionality
c.i just stick to the brand
d.friend's recommendation
e.i like the overall look of the brand
f. just think that other brands are crappy
2. How many Apple products did you buy during last 5 years?
3. How would you grade Mac's functionality? (1-5)
4. How would you grade Mac's stability (1-5)
5. How would you grade PC functionality? (1-5)
6. How would you grade PC stability? (1-5)
7. Do you consider yourself as a part of Apple community?
8. Do you attend any kind of Apple user meetings on regular basis?

If u rather not to post your answers here, u can always PM me.
Thanks in advace for all of u!!

1. b. e.
2. 5
3. 5
4. 5
5. depends upon the OS installed, with Linux 4, with Windows a 3
6. Highly depends upon OS installed, with Linux 5, with Windows 3
7. Sure
8. No
 

CrimsonRequiem


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1. B & E
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3. 5
4. 5
5. 4
6. 3
7. Yes
8. No
 

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1: B, E
2: 5
3: 5
4: 5
5: 4 Vista 5 XP
6: 4
7: Yes Mac Forums
8: No
 
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1. b
2. 12
3. 5
4. 5
5. 5
6. 5
7. No (unless moderating on this forum counts)
8. No
 
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1. e
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5. 4.5
6. 3.5
7. Yes
8. No
 
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1) B D
2) 3
3) 5
4) 5
5) 4
6) 4
7) No
8) No
 
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1. a. + b. + e.
2. 8 pieces of hardware (includes computers, ipods and mice)

Assuming 5 is better
3. 5
4. 5
5. 5
6. 3
7. Yes & No ?
8. No.

I'd be interested on how you present your findings - perhaps in summary rather than your whole dissertation.
 
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1. Can you name the reason why you've decided to buy Apple product?
b.functionality

2. How many Apple products did you buy during last 5 years?
4

3. How would you grade Mac's functionality? (1-5)
4

4. How would you grade Mac's stability (1-5)
4

5. How would you grade PC functionality? (1-5)
3

6. How would you grade PC stability? (1-5)
3

7. Do you consider yourself as a part of Apple community?
Yes

8. Do you attend any kind of Apple user meetings on regular basis?
No
 

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