are making an argument that Apple is a value or bang for your buck product is hilarious. No one makes that argument, not even Apple, because they aren't and never have been, at least in their recent iteration.

They are more expensive upfront. They are more expensive to repair. They are more expensive on the secondary market. They are more expensive to buy accessories and necessary dongles for. Even their apps are more expensive. They are more expensive in every way.

Here's a great article discussing how Apple products across the board are more expensive than comparably specced products and whether or not this will eventually hurt Apple. There are hundreds of articles like it and that's because it's the widely accepted consensus by everyone in the tech space that Apple is more expensive. There isn't even an argument or discussion to be had on it.

https://www.businessinsider.com/why-apple-products-are-so-expensive-iphone-macbook-2019-11#:~:text=Apple's%20reputation%20and%20brand%20allow,more%20expensive%20than%20its%20competitors.