Well I didn't have doubts that Apple could make a much better smartphone than what already existed, and it really wasn't too hard to make a better tablet than the pitiful selection that was available. I also didn't doubt that they'd have a monster Q4.
You've given us your hindsight.
The post that you responded to (and to which I commented on) was (I'll repeat): what do you see ahead that Apple will disrupt/reinvent about which you do not have any doubts?
The post that you responded to (and to which I commented on) was (I'll repeat): what do you see ahead that Apple will disrupt/reinvent about which you do not have any doubts?
I don't see a current market that Apple can go into and do what they did with the iPhone/iPad. A great many people believe that Apple 'invented' the smartphone and the tablet. What current CE market exists that the general public is mostly unaware of that Apple can 'invent'?
As long as they don't waste their time and money on a giant LCD panel, they can absolutely change the world one TV at a time.
You and I are in agreement on this, but I see them better off changing the world 2-3 TVs at a time. I currently have 2 Rokus but I'd happily make that 2 ATVs if they offered a better product for my needs.
Thank you. Neat chart. As others have pointed out, that report is mixing different types of data together.
Sales = new devices sold to carriers, retailers, Apple store buyers.
Activations = new or old devices put into use on a carrier.
Mind you, it's an interesting chart if we understand what it's telling us. It's saying that US sales include devices that are never activated on a US carrier (or are, but not reported by the unofficial carrier), but are instead bought just to be shipped overseas.
That sales ecology is different from what I was talking about, which is sales by ONE carrier versus THAT carrier's activations. In other words, a closed system where direct comparisons are more meaningful.
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Originally Posted by dasanman69
That's the question that has Wall Street worried. What markets are left? The TV market? I have my doubts that they can disrupt it.
As long as they don't waste their time and money on a giant LCD panel, they can absolutely change the world one TV at a time.
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Originally Posted by dasanman69
Well I didn't have doubts that Apple could make a much better smartphone than what already existed, and it really wasn't too hard to make a better tablet than the pitiful selection that was available. I also didn't doubt that they'd have a monster Q4.
You've given us your hindsight.
The post that you responded to (and to which I commented on) was (I'll repeat): what do you see ahead that Apple will disrupt/reinvent about which you do not have any doubts?
I don't see a current market that Apple can go into and do what they did with the iPhone/iPad. A great many people believe that Apple 'invented' the smartphone and the tablet. What current CE market exists that the general public is mostly unaware of that Apple can 'invent'?
You and I are in agreement on this, but I see them better off changing the world 2-3 TVs at a time. I currently have 2 Rokus but I'd happily make that 2 ATVs if they offered a better product for my needs.
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Originally Posted by jungmark
Well since only Apple reports actual sales, you can only rely in Apple's numbers.
All companies only report "actual sales". None report just end user sales.
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Originally Posted by poke
We know from court filings that sales have usually been higher than total activations.
Thank you. Neat chart. As others have pointed out, that report is mixing different types of data together.
Sales = new devices sold to carriers, retailers, Apple store buyers.
Activations = new or old devices put into use on a carrier.
Mind you, it's an interesting chart if we understand what it's telling us. It's saying that US sales include devices that are never activated on a US carrier (or are, but not reported by the unofficial carrier), but are instead bought just to be shipped overseas.
That sales ecology is different from what I was talking about, which is sales by ONE carrier versus THAT carrier's activations. In other words, a closed system where direct comparisons are more meaningful.
Amazon and Sammy don't. Amazon states million and millions; Sammy states percentages as in 10-20% more over the yoy qtr.
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Originally Posted by jungmark
Amazon and Sammy don't. Amazon states million and millions; Sammy states percentages as in 10-20% more over the yoy qtr.
Okay, now I see what you're saying. Thanks for the clarification.
Originally Posted by AppleInsider
The carrier expects to expand to nearly 170 more in the coming months, and construction has started in more than 450 cities.
Wow. That's some serious capital expenditure. All worth it, most likely.