Apple is known for its strong brand equity built on delivering high quality, user friendly products that provide status and pride to customers. Its brand pyramid is built on customer loyalty, attachment to the brand community, and engagement. Apple focuses on selling an overall lifestyle and experience with its products rather than just the products themselves. While customers are fiercely loyal to the brand, some criticize Apple's products as being too expensive given their quality and the costs of repairs. The brand's strategy involves centralized marketing, Apple-exclusive stores, media attention, education sales, varied products, and constant innovation to drive resonance with customers.