Citations:Macolyte

English citations of Macolyte

Noun: "(slang, sometimes derogatory) a loyal user of Apple products, such as Macintosh computers, iPads, and iPhones"

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• 2002, Michael S. Malone, The Valley of Heart's Delight: A Silicon Valley Notebook 1963-2001, John Wiley & Sons (2002), →ISBN, page 173:

  The whole history of Apple Computer Inc., in fact, is one of undying belief — in the face of all kinds of evidence to the contrary (including Apple itself) — in the perfectibility of man through computers. Hence Macolytes' hatred for Gates for cynically destroying that dream.

• 2002, Business Week, Issues 3814-3826, page 288:

  So long as Macolytes keep paying Apple's high prices, its 28% gross margins should far exceed PC rivals — especially if it keeps expanding its portfolio with non-PC products such as the iPod MP3 music player.

• 2003, Bill Howard, "On Technology: Defining DV Upward", PC Magazine, 25 March 2003, page 63:

  That said, Apple's lead isn't as comfortable as you're led to believe by the Macolytes.

• 2005, Business Week, Issues 3915-3922, page 33:

  The Packed House of Macolytes loved it— and most analysts are applauding as well. Still, the new strategy is not without risk. Chief among the fears: that by moving into crowded entry-level sectors, Apple could cannibalize its higher-priced products, putting at risk the strong profits it needs to finance innovation.

• 2007, Steve Morgenstern, "Ring In The New", Billboard, 5 May 2007, page 27:

  Will anyone beyond deep-pocketed Macolytes fork over $499-599 (4GB and 8GB models, respectively) and embrace Cingular service, with its sluggish data network, for a two-year contract?

• 2010, Time Out, London's Best Shops, →ISBN, page 208:

  […] and Macolytes are well served, but the Chenies Street branch specialises in Apple products and sells many Mac-compatible accessories.