I would have to disagree.The difference is the brand power and the culture Apple have built, not just the overpriced stuff they sell. The disdain from Apple users to others is often palpable and so obvious.
Unfortunately we don't have empirical evidence, so I can only speak from personal experience. Most vitriol comes from the "PCMR" and Android community first. For example, if you go to the comments section of an Apple product review on a PC-focused site, the comments section is pretty terrible.
I would agree with your description of Apple fans during the Steve Jobs era -- heck, it was one of the reasons why I steered away from Apple products. But I think that's all changed now, and the shoe is on the other foot so to speak.