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Apple’s biggest fan has died

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"He could even tell you where Apple store tables are made"

They're made by the German company Dula. The company gave interviews recently. They have restricted window-less rooms with security systems Apple has access to.

Article (original in German) https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=y&pr...

Not sure about that, I met the dude who makes the tables when we got new ones, and ours had chippings from the install. He flew in just to repair it, was American. Wanna say mid-western? Quality tables

The other company could be http://www.fetzerwood.com/works?by_industry=retail (Utah). I assumed one replaced the other, but it makes equal sense if Apple is sourcing from two companies. Both don't list them as customers.

I have always wanted to buy one those Quality Wooden Table. But I assumed they dont make consumer versions....

Any one know where to get something similar?

some google searching found that they don't sell that style of table to the public. but if you have a friend who's a craftsman they can certainly make one for you. Expensive, but on the plus side you can support a local craftsman.

For a second there I was worried about John Gruber.

Are there any other modern companies with a fanbase that is so important to its image/marketing that an article like this would be written? Can't imagine one for Microsoft, Facebook, google, etc...

I agree. How the heck does Apple garner such fanatical followers? I mean that as a compliment btw...

They sell a culture/lifestyle rather than just a product.

I'm going to guess that Zune tattoo guy doesn't count?

My understanding is that he moved on.

It's one of the many reasons I own AAPL shares. They have such a great following with many people who would never even consider moving away from Apple products and shun other brands. I don't see this changing for a long while.

I mean McDonalds has a guy like this, eats 2 bigmacs a day and has been to 6 billion different McDonalds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv5iVOEizsA

Probably could happen with Gibson and Fender, maybe some smaller brands too. Depending on high profile a person might be, they could likely get commemorative treatment. As for being a 'fan' there are plenty of collectors that would make the news should their gear collection remain intact after they pass away.

"He’ll be waiting with a spare charger." I always get a tad choked up by stuff like this in articles about people passing. Makes me feel like a sentimental goof, but there are worse things to be I guess.

John Gruber is fine; misleading headline!

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