Re: Palpatine
"Sales records would appear to indicate they’ve accurately judged what people are prepared to pay"
The last time I checked, smartphone and tablet sales were pretty much flatlining because of market saturation (certainly in developed countries and increasingly in developing countries). Not only that, all these insane prices will do is deter professional users from remaining with, or switching to, Apple products.
Back in 1637, tulip mania ended very badly and it seems that the current Apple management are intent on following that really bad example. Oh, and just for the record, I want Apple to succeed and thrive in the 21st century not least to provide a rival to Microsoft but the current management and design team really do need a thorough clear out if that is to happen.