Apple’s cleaning cloth had unexpected success last year, delay deliveries for several months. Now that it’s January it’s back in stock for next day delivery. And you should ask yourself why this controversial “piece of fabric” costs 25 dollars.
What is hidden behind the 25 dollars of Apple’s cloth?
A microfiber cloth that is worth 25 dollars because it has an apple.
This is the criticism that one could usually read in the articles that talked about Apple’s screen cleaning cloth. Certainly, 25 dollars is quite a high price for a simple chamois. More when you find other alternatives in places like Mercadona and others much cheaper.
If we look at other apple products, we see how are framed in the high end of all markets in which he competes. Something often called “Apple tax” in reference to the premium that is paid when comparing these products with those of the competition. An additional cost that is justified by the value of the ecosystem, security, updates and other Apple features.
are we before a disproportionate case of the so-called Apple tax? According to the company, this cloth is “made of a soft, non-abrasive material, […] it leaves the screens of all Apple devices intact, including those with nano-textured glass. It’s not just any fabric.
Precisely Apple’s Pro Display XDR includes this finish nanotextured. A very delicate finish which, if not treated correctly, can be damaged and affect what is displayed on the screen. The iMac can also be configured to include a nano-textured display, which costs an additional $345 (we don’t know if fabric is included with this configuration, which it definitely should be).
Cloth is one more option for those who care about taking care of their Apple screens properly, the purchase of which is not mandatory
Clean an Apple screen (or any electronic product) this is a very serious matter, because if you do it with the wrong products, you can scratch or damage it. And for a team whose primary interaction is on screen, getting it right is paramount. Does this mean that I should buy this cloth for 25 dollars? Not necessarily, unless you want to be 100% sure to clean your equipment without any risk. There are other alternatives which we have already mentioned and even some apple products come with their own cloth (I have to say these are of the highest quality).
In the end, this recalls the eternal debate of buying an iPhone for 1,000 dollars and resort to a cheap cover of 2 dollars in a distant bazaar brought back from China. Although such a case will not affect the operation of the iPhone, it can quickly deteriorate compared to other options, whether from Apple or not. Should you risk your integrity to save a few dollars?
