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Robo
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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2010-11-14, 12:50

Quote:
Originally Posted by Maciej View Post
If it comes to the point of getting hardware into people's hands there are alternatives to the standard business model, as I'm sure you're aware.
But since when has "getting hardware into people's hands" (i.e., market share) been more important to Apple than making money on what they do sell? Yes, they could all of a sudden ditch their current business model even when it's finally working out beautifully for them, and they could try to be a Microsoft/Google-style high-share/low-margin commodity manufacturer. They also could decide to stop making electronics and start making playing cards.

and i guess i've known it all along / the truth is, you have to be soft to be strong