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Authored by ukjayb on Aug 23, 2013 21:56:21 GMT
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See what Robert Scoble thinks about Apple's current situation, Windows Phone, and Google Glass IMO, I think most people that know what they are talking about will agree with Scoble with regard to Windows Phone.
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gringo
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Authored by gringo on Aug 23, 2013 22:44:18 GMT
Apple built a business model that depends on a small number of products with wide profit margins. All those stores with hardwood floors must be expensive. That's what their fans are paying for, along with Apple's obsession with polish ing the screws that you can't even see. Now along comes competition from Android. Every make, model, size and price imaginable. Maybe they aren't sold in stores with hardwood floors, and maybe the internal screws aren't polished, but they offer something for everyone. How does Apple respond to all this? Really, I don't see them responding. I think they have been for the most part, in denial. They feel secure with all their locked-in fans, and their precious IP, and ignore the barbarians at the gates. That's what happens with so many companies. They can't see beyond the reality they created for themselves. If I ran Apple, I would open a second line, like Seiko and many other companies with a premium brand name do... Give it a different brand so you don't pollute your principal brand, but use your factories, sales and distribution channels to compete with all comers.
In the end, I couldn't care less what Apple does, and feel fairly confident that they won't take my advice. Hey - I just had an idea. They could hire Steve Ballmer to reorganise them to compete more effectively. Just think what could he do for Apple with all his talent and experience.
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Authored by ukjayb on Aug 23, 2013 22:49:53 GMT
Hey - I just had an idea. They could hire Steve Ballmer Pretty sure SJ just rolled over in his grave lol
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Cm
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Authored by Cm on Aug 24, 2013 6:43:41 GMT
Apple are responding - why do you think they have all these ridiculous lawsuits going?
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