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£220 'for a cut-up sock' — Apples's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online

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68 points Lyngbakr | 1 comments | 13 Nov 25 01:20 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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bikeshaving ◴[13 Nov 25 01:51 UTC] No.45909489[source]▶
I don’t think people here understand the pricing for this market category. This is not a phone case or a container, it is a handbag/shoulder bag, which can go for $100-500+ (do not underestimate the long tail for this market). The prominent display of Issey Miyake branding is indicative that this is a foray into fashion. Whether it looks good, or whether the Apple Pocket will be fashionable, is an open question, but it would be stupid and brand damaging for Apple to price this item lower.
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1. foofoo12 ◴[13 Nov 25 02:36 UTC] No.45909818[source]▶
People understand exactly, hence the fuss. Someone finally yelled loud enough that the emperor has no clothes. People are shocked.

It isn't a handbag. It isn't a shoulder bag. It doesn't look good. I won't be fashionable. It isn't a open question. It's a sock.