If there is one criticism that everyone agrees on and that is brandished against Apple as soon as the opportunity arises, it is this: Apple costs.
All of us, even from perception, and not from data, have expressed this notion at times.
Naturally, following this statement comes the "small print", normally expressed in a lower tone and barely moving the mouth: certainly its materials are good, it lasts many years, it does not get damaged, etc.
Perhaps we could discuss in depth what is meant by "expensive", and in relation to what this parameter is established, but no doubt this is not the place, nor is the time today.
It probably wouldn't even lead to a change in the situation, because the champions of Apple's "career", when faced with the data, usually throw themselves in the starting square, declaring "... but they cost".
One of the things that has helped Apple the most in these years of expansion and explosion is the abandonment of the idea that everything should be exclusive, from the ports that connected its devices to the programs.
The market, of course, has introduced its corrections and Apple has been forced to eliminate friction by adopting standards on all fronts: from software, with PDF, video, audio, etc. right down to the hardware, with subsequent generations of USB.
It is true that the user of Apple computers has grown accustomed to always having to use some type of accessory to connect peripherals, whether they are more modern or older, but that Apple lives in a standardized connection to simplify daily life a lot.
Furthermore, this explosion and ubiquity, supported by the iPhone and iPad, but followed by the Mac, result in an ecosystem of products that live in the wake of that phrase "they are expensive" that everyone has inside.
It is not difficult, in whatever category Apple sells an accessory, to find cheaper versions.
If we take the 65w usb c charger, which is what we need to be able to charge a MacBook Pro or iPad Pro, we can go to any physical or electronic store and we will find cheaper alternatives than Apple's.
Sure, they won't have such rounded corners and their proportions may not be as exquisite, but the savings they sometimes provide is wondering if Apple isn't stealing from us by taking advantage of our candor and loyalty.
Perhaps the safety and tranquility that the accessory brings with the apple logo justifies the price, but on many occasions we can perfectly do without style.
We just have to buy the accessories in reliable stores and from easily identifiable manufacturers (consulting the opinions of satisfied users is a plus) to be sure that saving on the accessory will not be more expensive in the end.
If you want to have the guarantee of buying a reliable product, you can look at the variety of USB Type-C chargers from Sveon, a Spanish manufacturer, which offers accessories compatible with portable devices, iPads and mobile phones, so that the same charger can be used for different products.
Conclusion
Apple users are happy to have products with the bitten Manzanita engraved on aluminum or plastic.
Apple is counting on it and that's why they want to sell us headphones, AirTag covers and possibly augmented reality glasses and even cars soon!
However, there are many brands that produce accessories compatible with Apple products at much lower prices, so if you don't want to take any chances but don't have too many tickets, we recommend that you look for alternatives that offer you a balance of design, quality and price.
