Chortle!
They can't even make a measely 5 % market share after 30 years of “growing”.
In case you forgot, lemme help you out again with the sales/market share chart from Gartner for 2009.
Posted on 04/05/2010 6:44:39 AM PDT by myknowledge
Apple Inc. said Monday it sold more than 300,000 iPads in the U.S., including preorders, on the first day the device was available.
The company didn't give a precise figure, but the tally was below the estimates of some analysts.
Buyers flocked to stores starting Saturday after weeks of publicity about the tablet-style computer.
Apple hadn't offered iPad sales forecasts, but over the weekend, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster more than doubled his initial first-day sales estimate to between 600,000 and 700,000 units, including preorders, based on longer-than-expected lines at stores and high expectations for online preorders. He had also lifted his 2010 forecast to 5.5 million units from 2.8 million.
(Excerpt) Read more at online.wsj.com ...
Yeah..that's why Apple still sells fewer computers than Acer, Lenovo and even Toshiba, and that's why Apple can't even reach 5% of the world personal computer market after over 30 years of trying.
I help one of my "poor relatives" (not in money, but the paltry position of being an owner of one of those crappy laptops from a couple of those names that you mentioned).
I really feel for the poor guy... I try to help out and solve some problems, but yet, I've seen him go through three of them, and I'm still on my Apple laptop... smooth sailing. I mean, they just fall apart... and doesn't have any quality to it. It's amazing if it still works after a year. At least, that's the way it's worked out so far for him.
I think he's ready now, to shift over to the better quality of Apple Macintosh, after he's seen how well mine holds up, plus not having to be concerned at all about viruses.
I just feel so sorry for these people who may not know that there's something better out there for them. But, they're starting to find out now... :-)
Chortle!
They can't even make a measely 5 % market share after 30 years of “growing”.
In case you forgot, lemme help you out again with the sales/market share chart from Gartner for 2009.
They can't even make a measely 5 % market share after 30 years of “growing”.
Well, if my relative is any indication of why sales are like that -- considering that he's gone through 3 laptops in the time I still have one that works just fine -- I can see how those guys boost their sales "three times" by selling crapware... LOL ...
But, what has been happening is that Windows users have been discovering the long life and good construction of the Apple Macintosh computers, plus the fact that you don't have repairs on them.
Heck! I tried to help out another one of my relatives (it was a cousin of mine who has a daughter and her laptop was an HP and it just gave up the ghost, no way to fix it without spending as much for it as a new one.) And then she gets another one (she did want a Windows one... unfortunately for her) and I helped her get one on sale -- and just one year later, it gives up the ghost... poor girl. Her dad got her a new desktop... one of those really cheap one that fall apart in a year or so... too bad for her, but that's the way it goes for these Windows users... ya know.
I can definitely see why they have those high sales... LOL... sell three computers for one of the Macintosh... yeah, "that's the ticket" all right ... LOL ...
That's one definite reason for those Apple Retail Stores having 50% of their sales going to former Windows customers... those are the ones who have discovered quality and how they don't have to buy three computers for the price of just one in the Macintosh world... doncha know...
Heck! I've heard stories of some people (yes, this is true... in the Windows world, believe it or not...) -- that just make a point of getting rid of their computer after a year, because it's so trashed up in a year's time that they can't use it any longer ... LOL...
I've heard all sorts of stories from those poor Windows people... "Oh the humanity of it all..." :-)
Let your inevitable "relative" chew on this:
Apple loses yet again! They don't even appear on the chart. Apple is bundled with the dreaded "others".
Let your inevitable "relative" chew on this:
I think my relative has been chewing on it... for a while now ... LOL ...
I mean, I don't think he likes the idea of buying three laptops in the Windows world for one of my Macintosh laptops... (yes, he's been looking enviously at me and mine... all right)... :-)
Plus I've been telling him how he never has to worry about viruse any more on his new Macintosh. Not a thing there to be concerned about. Nothing's been going on there for over a decade now, with Mac OS X.
Talk about "headaches" that he has with anti-virus stuff and keeping that going and it seems to interfere or slow down his computer, he tells me. He swears it's that crapware anti-virus stuff that he's running, and he's probably right, too...
And, if he's got any software that he can't bear to part with in the Windows world (although I have to admit, I have no idea why anyone would want that crapware from the Windows world anyway, but you know how it is, it takes a while to get weaned off some stuff... LOL ) -- well, I've told him how he can run some Windows programs right inside the Mac OS X operating system -- side-by-side, and have no problems at all. He was reallyl impressed with that, doncha know.
And Heck! Who want to pay some computer company three times over again for a laptop, when they only have to get "one" from Apple Macintosh (and that includes three times over again for Microsoft (what a deal!... Microsoft must love it... LOL ...).
Once they go over to Macintosh, they wonder why they didn't do it sooner... that's the way it goes... :-)
Ooops! They don't even appear on the charts. Apple is still getting clobbered by companies that started selling computers long after Apple did, and Apple still has zero probability of ever catching Acer, which continues to clobber Apple in PC sales every quarter, with plenty of room to spare.
Apple's market share after over 30 years of selling personal computers:
For one of the most innovative computer companies in the market who has been around longer than any of those other companies selling those desktops and laptops and other wildly successful products to consumers -- it's great to know that they'll be around for another 30 years.
They've got the staying power that lets the Macintosh user know that their investment is safe in a computer from Apple.
That's why you see so many of those older people into Macintosh. They've been with the same company for that long of a period of time.
In fact, I was working with seniors not too long ago (a couple of years back) and it was at one of the Senior Centers with classes in computers and how to use them.
Of course, they had the two kinds of classes, ones for the Windows world and ones for the Macintosh people. Some of those people were scratching their heads at the Windows stuff wondering how anyone could ever work it.
A lot of them were trying to figure out computers and perhaps get one, but they would take a few classes first and see how it worked out. We had a lab full of computers, and of course, Macintosh ones, too.
When those guys (and gals) got over to the Macintosh computers, they were amazed at the difference from Windows. It was so intuitive for them and pleasant. And they didn't have to be a geek to understand anything.
Talk about them being productive and getting excited about computers -- the Macs did it for them. I was so happy to be able to show them how easy it was and hwo they didn't have to be a geek to keep it running and worry about anti-virus software and all that crud that you've got in the Windows world.
And talk about confusing interfaces for different programs in the Window's world -- those seniors appreciated the consistent interface across different programs -- even from different software makers.
That's another one of the little success stories that come with my work with the Macintosh and working with those sneiors. I felt so embarassed when they would praise me so profusely and I knew it was the "Macintosh" which was the real core of the "ease of use" for a computer...
They were sold, right then and there... doncha know ... :-)
Apple market share after 30 years of selling computers remains:
It's always been amazing to me, to see Apple Computer still selling those computers after 30 years of being in business. Of course, they started the Macintosh line in 1984 and that's when I got into it. But, looking back I can thank my lucky stars I didn't get sucked into that crapware that they had going on back then in the "Windows world" (even though it wasn't quite Windows yet, back then ... doncha know ... LOL ).
And then they really jumped ahead with the new line of iMacs in 1998 and it went crazy from that point forward. Talk about a sales frenzy with people buying them up like candy, that was the intial iMacs.
I've had several iMacs and I love them. You hate getting rid of them and they last for so darned long. I couldn't part with the original iMac, although I did part with a few subsequent models after that.
That original one of 1998 still works perfectly and although it's a bit slow in comparison to today's models, it can still crank ot e-mail and web browsing and ordinary stuff like that. And not a repair in the world, since then. That's from 1998 -- what a deal!
And really... it still works just fine, and I can do some ordinary stuff on it -- and we're now talking about 12 years old...
I've put another hard drive in there, since then. It was getting a bit small from back then, but that's no big deal. But, talk about longevity -- that's 12 years and not a single repair and nothing is wrong with it at all. Replacing the hard drive was for space and I did that myself. I've never paid another person anything on that computer.
Then I've got another iMac, the "lamp model". I've got a relative who loves that "look" and wants it. That's another thing that happens with Macintosh computers -- they get passed around the family, because they just keep working and working and working.
I remember when I got that "lamp model" and I hated it when they went to the "full screen model" with the computer in the screen itself (for the newer iMacs). There was no tower, with the computer all in the screen... what a deal! LOL ...
I've got all those models, they all work, they all are just fine and I'm passing some on down the line to some relatives and they love it. Those things just keep on working like an old workhorse and have such a long life, it's amazing.
That's why I feel so sorry for these Windows people that I see buying a computer over and over again, because they fall apart, break, the repairs cost more than to just buy another one and so on. It's just so miserable for them, I'm amazed that they have put up with it for so long.
Nothing is going to make that go away.
Apple market share after a massive 30 years of selling computers still remains in the “others” category, still firmly under Toshiba's sales.
You know... since I got the Macintosh back in 1984, I remember looking at that IBM model way back then... boy am I sure glad I didn't get that one. LOL ...
That was when IBM first came out with a desktop model and Apple came out a bit later with the Macintosh. Who would have thought that IBM would give up the ghost on that and Apple Computer would still be around.
But, there it is... still cranking out those Macintosh models, getting more customers all the time, having a great operating system, the Mac OS X and no virus problems.
And talk about the geeks in the Windows world flocking over to the Mac OS X... boy are they doing it. They love getting under the hood of that UNIX that is operating behind the scenes in Macintosh. But, the average Joe that gets the Macintosh doesn't have to deal with it at all.
Those former Windows users can still use some of their old Windows programs, if they want, right on their new Macintosh computers and work right with the Mac OS X, side-by-side, with Windows. Of course, after a while they just get rid of the Windows stuff... there's no use in keeping on using that crapware after too long of a time.
And talk about those Windows people finding out more about the Macintosh, with the iPod and the iTunes store and music and the iPhone and now the iPad -- it just never quits... more Windows users finding out what kinds of good products that Apple sells. That's been drawing a lot of Windows users over to the computer, too.
Plus the fact that when developers do develop for the iPhone and the iPad (all those over 100,000 apps that they've got) they do so on the Macintosh computer. It's no wonder that the Windows people are flocking over in droves...
Sorry to disappint you but Apple Macintosh has been here for over 25 years and is well on its way to another 25 years, with a ton of other products to go along with it... :-)
Apple doesn't even make it to the charts. They are still under "others". Windows PC's totally rule.
nd after 30 years of nonstop effort, Apple is still stuck t under 4% market share.
Talk about a blowout with the iPad, it looks like it's going great guns here... LOL ...
I think it's going to exceed the wildly successful roll-out of the iPhone from about three years ago... it's just some more of Apple's success with the consumer... they do know how to do it... don't they ... :-)
The iPad's attractive design, compelling applications and multi-touch capability, key components of Apple's past successes, will help to offset the initial omission of Adobe Flash from the device and send demand soaring in 2010 and beyond, according to a preliminary forecast from iSuppli.
Worldwide iPad sales are expected to amount to 7.1 million units in 2010. Sales will double to 14.4 million in 2011 and nearly triple to 20.1 million in 2012, iSuppli forecast.
Sales in 2010 will be driven by early adopters and others attracted to the iPad's unique touch-screen-based user interface. In 2011 and 2012, iPad sales will be driven up by a range of factors, including a flood of new applications, improved functionality and declining prices.
iSuppli regards its iPad sales forecast as conservative. Factors that could boost sales beyond iSuppli's preliminary expectations include swift feature enhancements and the early addition of Flash support.
"Touch is the new standard for user interfaces, providing a naturally intuitive way of operating an electronic device, whether you are two or 92," said Rhoda Alexander, director of monitor research for iSuppli.
"The tablet form factor is ideally suited to touch. The iPad represents an intriguing mix of two devices that have struggled to gain traction for years: Internet appliances and tablet PCs. In a sharp departure from past tablet implementations, it appears that Apple has both minimized and maximized the capabilities of the devices, limiting it as a creation device but compensating for this shortcoming by offering a wealth of easily consumable applications. The device's initial limitations are likely to be overlooked if Apple provides enough content to keep users engaged within the product limitations."
Apple will not have the field to itself for long, however, as competitors around the globe are poised to introduce their own tablet PCs, many of which will have more robust capabilities than the early iPads.
Nonetheless, being first out of the gate with a low-cost tablet alternative gives Apple a distinct advantage, Alexander said. "2010 sales could potentially climb much higher than the seven million figure, and that first year success – combined with expected ongoing innovation – will help to keep Apple at the forefront of the tablet market for several years. Key to continuing success will be how quickly Apple responds to issues as they arise and whether the company can align suppliers to meet demand needs."
Chief in realizing this upside potential is Apple's ability to address the lack of Flash support in the iPad. Some have called the long-term viability of the iPad into question because of its nonsupport of Adobe Flash.
"Until Apple addresses this issue one way or another, its decision not to support Flash will have a limiting effect on the iPad's sales potential," said Francis Sideco, principal analyst, wireless communications. "This is because one of the key use cases of the device, as marketed by Apple, relates to web browsing or consumption of online content. Absent Flash, iPad users will not be able to enjoy Flash-driven content, which is used in a considerable amount of websites as well as web-based games and videos."
Given the tablet's nonsupport of Flash, consumers could end up being disappointed if what they expect to be a great browsing experience turns out to be less than extraordinary.
Apple's strategy with the iPad is largely centered on paid content. The company has partnered with major providers, which will sell their content on Apple's App Store for a fee.
With so much Flash content available for free, Apple may be excluding support for the software in order to encourage users to pay for any content they use on the platform, iSuppli speculated.
Hosting tens of thousands of applications, with a current average price of US$3.13 per application, and boasting more than one billion downloads since its launch in 2008, the App Store is a phenomenal cash cow for Apple, analysts across the board agree, according to iSuppli.
Despite dire prognostications from some critics about the iPad eventually failing because Flash is missing, Apple has a track record of defying great odds and successfully navigating previously uncharted waters, such as it did with the iPhone. With initial orders falling in line with expectations, Apple is likely to stick with its strategy of not using Flash unless there is a notable impact on sales.
“iPad sales to hit 7 million in 2010 and triple by 2012, says iSuppli”
Yeah?
Read the chart above.
Over 300 million Windows PC’s were sold last year alone, and still growing. Ummm..about that phantom, imaginary 7 million ipad sales....7 million Windows PC’s are sold every single week already, and no one is even bothered about it, let alone make a fuss about it. By 2012, over 400 million Windows PC's will be sold ever year, thanks to huge markets like China and India.!
After 30 years of trying, Apple mac sales are still under 4% of the world's personal computer sales ...
Well, Google is going "gaga" over the iPad, it seems ... LOL ...
Have you ever seen such a thing, by any other computer manufacturer on the market? I haven't. It's just amazing what Apple can do with their products... get everyone so excited about it and people grabbing them up like hotcakes... just amazing!
Rolls out special Gmail for Apple's gadget
By Patrick Goss
Google has created an Apple iPad friendly version of its popular Gmail web service, expressing the company's excitement at the "upcoming wave of tablet computers and the possibilities they bring."
Google has been a major player in iPhone apps since its launch – producing popular applications and ensuring that anyone arriving at a Google product webpage through the mobile Safari browser gets a tailored offering.
Engineering Manager at Google, Alex Nicolaou explained that the arrival of the next generation of Apple device has sparked great excitement at Google about tablets – not least, presumably, because of the prospect of a Google operating system like Chrome OS or Android on the platform.
Optimised and optimistic
"When the iPhone and Android devices came out, we started building for advanced mobile browsers and optimizing the Gmail interface for touchscreens, culminating in the Gmail for mobile HTML5 web app," said Nicolaou on the Gmail blog.
"As portable devices continue to evolve, we're excited about the upcoming wave of tablet computers and the possibilities they bring.
"With [the] release of the iPad, we're launching an experimental two-pane user interface to take advantage of its large touchscreen and tablet form factor.
"Building upon the Gmail for mobile web app, this new interface displays your conversations on the left and your messages on the right hand side.
Learning curve
The company admitted that there is a steep learning curve with new devices, and asked for feedback on potential improvements to its app.
"Tablet devices are still very new, so expect changes as we continue to optimize for this new format," added Nicolaou
"We'd like to hear any ideas you may have on how we can make Gmail better for the iPad so don't hesitate to let us know via the 'Send feedback' link at the bottom of your inbox on iPad."
To try out Gmail out on the iPad, just go to gmail.com in Safari, although it's obviously only available in US English for now, warns Google.
Nope. Apple is still not charting. Apple is still under “other”, still being beaten by vendors like Toshiba and the Chinese outfit Lenovo, that only started selling PC’s relatively recently. Even newcomers are beating Apple with ease.
3,000 huh? That's a joke right? After just 2 months...
Jan 8, 2010 ... that Windows7 has close to 1 million applications supporting the Windows7 ... There are over four million Windows applications in all,
http://windows7news.com/2010/01/08/windows7-success-more-proof/
Microsoft: 90 million Windows 7 copies sold since launch
updated 08:20 am EST, Thu March 4, 2010MS reveals Win 7 fastest selling OS to date
http://www.electronista.com/articles/10/03/04/ms.reveals.win.7.fastest.selling.os.to.date/
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-300-Million-Sold-Copies-in-2010-136720.shtml
Windows 7: 300 Million Sold Copies in 2010 - Yes, it's more than ...
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Windows-7-300-Million-Sold-Copies-in-2010-136720.shtml
And to top it all, Apple is STILL under 4% market share after 30 years of selling personal computers, and is STILL being outsold by Toshiba and the two Chinese PC makers, Lenovo and Acer.
Chortle!
Windows 7 had over 200,000 apps even BEFORE it launched, while it was still in beta. So at lift off (zero seconds), Windows had far more apps than your iPad has after “a few days ago”. Even after 2 years, your iPad will STILL won't have the over a million apps that Windows 7 has today.
And hey, Apple macs are still getting clobbered but good in the PC market.
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