I don't think anyone's advocating that Apple jump into the sub-$500 market. It'd be a bad idea, for many obvious reasons.
But what about the upper reaches of the sub-$1000 market? Much of the industrialized world is either in recession or will be soon. And said recession looks like it'll be a long one. Does it make much sense to have a 'premium product only/mostly' mindset for Apple's Mac business in such an environment?
I'd say that Apple 'staying the course' is fraught with more risks than being aggressive in this environment, actually.
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That article I linked to said most of the growth in the computer market this year was either below $500 or above $1000.
The majority of people wanted a really good computer or an extreme budget one.
That article I linked to said most of the growth in the computer market this year was either below $500 or above $1000.
The majority of people wanted a really good computer or an extreme budget one.
I'm not sure how they do they averaging, but apparently $800 is average price for a non-Mac PC, while around $1,500 for a Mac PC. I'm sure the netbook sales have soiled the market. They are making this year's per unit growth higher while bringing down the average price per unit. The Apple detesters won't make mention of this new class of PC except to say that Apple should enter this market that offers little to no direct profit, while simultaneously claiming that is Apple is charging too much in this economic crisis.
I am a fan of the netbook for traveling abroad, but I don't think it's a good market for Apple's business model. I have an MSI Wind. It's great. I loaded it with Leopard, but to get the higher-end Atom CPU I had to pay for the one loaded with WinXP. I wonder how much MS got from that license fee? I figure it's pretty low, comparatively, since it is WinXP and the low-end PC market seems pretty content with Linux as the default OS.
I'm still looking forward to getting a new MBP once I am certain that NIVIDIA's inclusion and Apple's new manufacturing process are sound.
Yeah I'm sure when you average out all sales $800 is the median. This report was looking at which segments of the market had the most year over year growth.
It says that netbooks were a major contribution to keeping the US, Europe, and Asian computer sales from being stagnant.
That article I linked to said most of the growth in the computer market this year was either below $500 or above $1000.
The majority of people wanted a really good computer or an extreme budget one.
?and an extremely portable computer, the netbook.
Apple does not offer one, which is a shame as I am sure there are Apple users who would jump at owning a netbook that could run OSX and their familiar apps.
This is the problem with always needing to wait for Apple to meet your needs, if it ever chooses to do so. I still remember when Apple wouldn't include writeable removable media on its computers, because "Apple knows best".
This is the problem with always needing to wait for Apple to meet your needs, if it ever chooses to do so. I still remember when Apple wouldn't include writeable removable media on its computers, because "Apple knows best".
The problem companies who produce netbooks is that they have razor thin margins. Netbooks allow companies to account for a growth in sales but not much growth in profits.
Its also possible they will be a passing fad. I think Apple will see if they actually prove usable in the long run.
The problem companies who produce netbooks is that they have razor thin margins. Netbooks allow companies to account for a growth in sales but not much growth in profits.
Its also possible they will be a passing fad. I think Apple will see if they actually prove usable in the long run.
Famous last words.
They are only just starting to catch on and fill the basic needs of many users.
There are also the cloud computers that are now just about to launch for US$100:
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I don't think anyone's advocating that Apple jump into the sub-$500 market. It'd be a bad idea, for many obvious reasons.
But what about the upper reaches of the sub-$1000 market? Much of the industrialized world is either in recession or will be soon. And said recession looks like it'll be a long one. Does it make much sense to have a 'premium product only/mostly' mindset for Apple's Mac business in such an environment?
I'd say that Apple 'staying the course' is fraught with more risks than being aggressive in this environment, actually.
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That article I linked to said most of the growth in the computer market this year was either below $500 or above $1000.
The majority of people wanted a really good computer or an extreme budget one.
That article I linked to said most of the growth in the computer market this year was either below $500 or above $1000.
The majority of people wanted a really good computer or an extreme budget one.
I'm not sure how they do they averaging, but apparently $800 is average price for a non-Mac PC, while around $1,500 for a Mac PC. I'm sure the netbook sales have soiled the market. They are making this year's per unit growth higher while bringing down the average price per unit. The Apple detesters won't make mention of this new class of PC except to say that Apple should enter this market that offers little to no direct profit, while simultaneously claiming that is Apple is charging too much in this economic crisis.
I am a fan of the netbook for traveling abroad, but I don't think it's a good market for Apple's business model. I have an MSI Wind. It's great. I loaded it with Leopard, but to get the higher-end Atom CPU I had to pay for the one loaded with WinXP. I wonder how much MS got from that license fee? I figure it's pretty low, comparatively, since it is WinXP and the low-end PC market seems pretty content with Linux as the default OS.
I'm still looking forward to getting a new MBP once I am certain that NIVIDIA's inclusion and Apple's new manufacturing process are sound.
It says that netbooks were a major contribution to keeping the US, Europe, and Asian computer sales from being stagnant.
That article I linked to said most of the growth in the computer market this year was either below $500 or above $1000.
The majority of people wanted a really good computer or an extreme budget one.
?and an extremely portable computer, the netbook.
Apple does not offer one, which is a shame as I am sure there are Apple users who would jump at owning a netbook that could run OSX and their familiar apps.
This is the problem with always needing to wait for Apple to meet your needs, if it ever chooses to do so. I still remember when Apple wouldn't include writeable removable media on its computers, because "Apple knows best".
This is the problem with always needing to wait for Apple to meet your needs, if it ever chooses to do so. I still remember when Apple wouldn't include writeable removable media on its computers, because "Apple knows best".
The problem companies who produce netbooks is that they have razor thin margins. Netbooks allow companies to account for a growth in sales but not much growth in profits.
Its also possible they will be a passing fad. I think Apple will see if they actually prove usable in the long run.
The problem companies who produce netbooks is that they have razor thin margins. Netbooks allow companies to account for a growth in sales but not much growth in profits.
Its also possible they will be a passing fad. I think Apple will see if they actually prove usable in the long run.
Famous last words.
They are only just starting to catch on and fill the basic needs of many users.
There are also the cloud computers that are now just about to launch for US$100:
http://www.smh.com.au/news/biztech/1...750210764.html
Apple is in real danger of looking like a high priced dinosaur unless it can stay on top of these.
Thank you Melgross for that clarification.
You're welcome.