Why is it bad for the consumer?

Those who dont want to spend the money can wait 2-6 months for the prices to drop to more "acceptable" levels.



I've always found these price arguments to be rather confusing (as to why they happen). Top end new stuff costs money. New top end stuff brings previous top end stuff down in price. If there is no or little competition then you need to pay what the manufacturer thinks their product is worth. If not enough people are paying then they receive poor cash flow and either lower the price to get more transfer (10 people at $500 is more than 8 people at $600 for example) or tough it out.

end of story.

We are consumers. We vote with our wallet.