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Originally Posted by Quicksilver
The end user could care less about market share he just wants to get some work done with as little hassle as possible. I've heard the arguments about how much software is avaliable. Again all the average user usually needs is a word processor an E-mail program internet access and a few other odd an ends. When he goes out to buy a computer I don't believe he or she ask a saleman what's it's marketshare. he just wants to get some work done. But in the end I guess Steve Jobs said it best
"Apple's market share is bigger than BMW's or Mercedes's or Porsche's in the automotive market. What's wrong with being BMW or Mercedes?
Oh and by the way; In 2003 Macintoshes were used by 83 percent of graphic designers, 77 percent of corporate design departments, and 65 percent of ad agencies. In 2005 that number has grown thanks to the G5.
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People SHOULD ask about marketshare. Let me ask you this -- does Best Buy, COMPUSA or any other big chain carry MACINTOSH parts? Of course not! You can't just go and buy a Apple motherboard, you have to go through apple and bend over hard with their pricing! "Ahhhhh you say, that's why I bought that AppleCare warranty!". Well hey great for you! I'd rather replace my own motherboard thanks, and not pay $1500 for a replacement. It all comes down to greed....and you feed into Apples grand scheme of things quite nicely!
Twist the numbers and this post all ya want, but I stated that Apple has about 4% of the marketshare of PCs, I never denied the fact that their systems are good for graphic design. But tell me this -- how often are they used in other business? LOL I'm sure thats a impressive statistic!
Remember, if the IPOD was not successful where would Apple be now? Probably in deep water. And regardless of what you think, Apple is NOT the BMW or Mercedes of the computer market. My PC will run circles around the Mac with the exception of video editing. I can do everything you can and lots more because of MARKETSHARE and the fact I have peripherals available for my system that you do not! :p
They screwed themselves when they decided to be greedy and try to keep the marketshare all to themselves. Good luck to them! I started off with an Apple IIGS (remember those babies? 5 grand!) and sold it for a PC. Best move I ever made
for me.