A little surprised they took this long to come around to the right conclusion since they are so concerned about the bottom dollar.
Walmart used to be one of our customers. They are a behemoth of a company and it takes forever to get the tiniest of things done because of all the bureaucracy.
So the enterprise is finally figuring out what TCO means?
Yah, it feels like 2001 all over again where we Mac users would argue the TCO factor to the deaf ears of PC ignorami (yah, I made up that word).
This was a ____long_____ time coming, and it's amazing to finally see it happening. Let's just hope that Apple continues to put a strong focus on the Mac to keep its crown.
Apple has neglected several usability and design aspects of macOS for far too long. Apps like Finder and the Mac App Store needs a LOT of love to bring them up to modern standards. Let's not even talk about the slowness of System Preferences...
Am I right? Score 5 out of 5 on the Watch with the guys on the podium.
Nice observation! I can't be certain with the clarity of the image but it sure looks like. Certainly looks like 5 smartwatches with rectangular screens.
So after almost 30 years of Microsoft FUD, the wall is beginning to show some cracks. Amazing job they did poisoning the well.
Apple really should step up their Mac marketing and business app development.
I don't think MS lower TCO is FUD. As Jamf/IBM, MS have published stories of customers that had a better TCO with Windows. And the same happens with other enterprise vendors. Enterprises are very complex, and needs are different. There are times where MS solutions offer a better TCO, while in others Apple could do better. Previously I posted a link about US DoD upgrading to Windows 10 in 4 million PCs. And there are other big customers, like Accenture, that went with Windows 10 for 400,000 users. To think that Apple TCO is lower in every enterprise/business is non sense. The same can be said of other platforms and solution.
Still running and upgrading a 6 year old iMac. never was able to do that with a PC. After 7 years I think I will get the itch for a new one, but still probably able to donate or sell my mid 2011 for some pocket money.
????? We all know the up front cost is way more than a PC... Not to mention you ever pay attention to the Systems Walmart have or had? The crappy systems with minimal hardware. People always go cheap with PCs then complain later. The scenario has never changed. You pay more for it, you will get more out of it. Difference is with PCs if you spend the same price as a Mac you will get more on the inside as Macs are about aesthetics.
Now with Windows 10 which does have some issues that I've found but what I do you not gonna do on a Walmart owned Machine. Aside from that Windows 10 has proven to have some real stamina.
Support cost I don't argue but it's late in the game now to make such a switch. Times are changing. Apple though does need this type of deal as they are slipping. Their products have not been as great since Job. When the iPhone falls off the wayside they can move into this market and maybe branch off into miniOSs for vending machines....
Still running and upgrading a 6 year old iMac. never was able to do that with a PC. After 7 years I think I will get the itch for a new one, but still probably able to donate or sell my mid 2011 for some pocket money.
What you buy? Some cheap ol PC from Dell or Acer? Last one I built is still viable today. Still better than most. Matter of fact I have a Dell Studio with an i7 920 that still runs like a champ. Play all games with it. This one is what a 2008 device?
So after almost 30 years of Microsoft FUD, the wall is beginning to show some cracks. Amazing job they did poisoning the well.
Apple really should step up their Mac marketing and business app development.
I don't think MS lower TCO is FUD. As Jamf/IBM, MS have published stories of customers that had a better TCO with Windows. And the same happens with other enterprise vendors. Enterprises are very complex, and needs are different. There are times where MS solutions offer a better TCO, while in others Apple could do better. Previously I posted a link about US DoD upgrading to Windows 10 in 4 million PCs. And there are other big customers, like Accenture, that went with Windows 10 for 400,000 users. To think that Apple TCO is lower in every enterprise/business is non sense. The same can be said of other platforms and solution.
Totally agree. Somebody knows what they are talking about finally.
A little surprised they took this long to come around to the right conclusion since they are so concerned about the bottom dollar.
It’s difficult to teach some how to delay gratification. “Oh, this computer is $200 while this computer is $1,200; I will get the $200 one,” he says, and then has to get a new one a year after endless cuts to his productivity.
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Amazing job they did poisoning the well.
Apple really should step up their Mac marketing and business app development.
Yah, it feels like 2001 all over again where we Mac users would argue the TCO factor to the deaf ears of PC ignorami (yah, I made up that word).
This was a ____long_____ time coming, and it's amazing to finally see it happening. Let's just hope that Apple continues to put a strong focus on the Mac to keep its crown.
Apple has neglected several usability and design aspects of macOS for far too long. Apps like Finder and the Mac App Store needs a LOT of love to bring them up to modern standards. Let's not even talk about the slowness of System Preferences...
https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/walmart-plans-to-add-employee-macs-to-reduce-costs/
(Business) climate change is upon us!
Now with Windows 10 which does have some issues that I've found but what I do you not gonna do on a Walmart owned Machine. Aside from that Windows 10 has proven to have some real stamina.
Support cost I don't argue but it's late in the game now to make such a switch. Times are changing. Apple though does need this type of deal as they are slipping. Their products have not been as great since Job. When the iPhone falls off the wayside they can move into this market and maybe branch off into miniOSs for vending machines....