iPhone syndrome

andy · **iPhone syndrome -** 23-12-2009, 13:09

I recently saw an article about it which contains some prize quotes

Apple iPhone users could be suffering a form of Stockholm Syndrome, according to telecoms consultant Strand Consult.

A report by the company said iPhone users’ loyalty to the device, despite its shortcomings, is akin to that shown by hostages towards their captors – a term dubbed ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ by psychologists

John Strand, head of Strand Consult, said: ‘iPhone customers are so loyal that I don’t think there is another product or manufacturer that has such loyal customers as Apple – apart from maybe the local drug dealer.’

His report prompted hundreds of emails, many from outraged iPhone users, defending the device, ‘which again proves my point’, Strand said.

• The first iPhone was not a 3G phone: ‘What do you need 3G for? You can easily use the iPhone without using a 3G network and anyway, 3G is not particularly widespread so this is not a problem.’

• The iPhone is a low technology phone packaged in a sleek design: ‘Apple has taken the combination of the design and user interface to the next level; therefore the technological specifications don’t really matter.’

Happy Christmas, whether you have or want an iPhone or not

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andy (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,128 Join Date: 10 Dec 2004 Country:	iPhone syndrome - 23-12-2009, 13:09 I recently saw an article about it which contains some prize quotes Apple iPhone users could be suffering a form of Stockholm Syndrome, according to telecoms consultant Strand Consult. A report by the company said iPhone users’ loyalty to the device, despite its shortcomings, is akin to that shown by hostages towards their captors – a term dubbed ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ by psychologists John Strand, head of Strand Consult, said: ‘iPhone customers are so loyal that I don’t think there is another product or manufacturer that has such loyal customers as Apple – apart from maybe the local drug dealer.’ His report prompted hundreds of emails, many from outraged iPhone users, defending the device, ‘which again proves my point’, Strand said. • The first iPhone was not a 3G phone: ‘What do you need 3G for? You can easily use the iPhone without using a 3G network and anyway, 3G is not particularly widespread so this is not a problem.’ • The iPhone is a low technology phone packaged in a sleek design: ‘Apple has taken the combination of the design and user interface to the next level; therefore the technological specifications don’t really matter.’ Happy Christmas, whether you have or want an iPhone or not