But clearly there is an effort to win business away from the windows platform. See your previous examples and references. Then again, maybe not if Apple is not willing to price their computers competitively to win said business.
It sounds like Apple really isn't interested in gaining market share. Interestingly, this has always been their business model — high end, expensive computers and low market share.
However, without their music player business, how long would Apple be able to sustain this business model. Probably not long and on the same scale. How well was Apple doing before the introduction of the Ipod?
This is all moot since their music player business is doing very well.
Agreed - thanks for the discussion.
I think their model is creating an eco-system. Computer, ipad, iphone, music, books, software.
Every device brings with it lots of application and music sales.
They are moving into TV.
It would appear they focus on the areas they believe they can transform a user experience and make money.
I don’t know if business use of pcs is growing much these days or not. Certainly the world economy sucks.
In any case, like most markets, it is divided between many players.
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