Re: PC vs Mac
- From: "tonygonz" <tonygonz@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: 4 Oct 2006 03:23:14 -0700
Phil Yff wrote:
I attribute this trend to Apple's insular approach. They are more
interested in imposing a proprietary approach on development than they are
in attracting developers. They are spending a lot of energy on TV
commercials. Although the commercials correctly point out that Macs are
more stable, secure, and have better plug and play capabilities; they are
missing the point. It's all about software.
For the market that Apple is currently trying hardest to capture
(trendy young adults that now have a positive image of Apple because of
its iPod and iTunes product), it's not at all about the software. It's
about being cool, like the "Mac" guy in the commercials, and not being
like their dorky fathers, the "PC" guy in the commercials. Those
commercials are brilliant, and I'd bet doing far more to ship more Macs
than would have been acheived by pumping that ad budget into developer
support instead.
I disagree that applications sell computers. Mac software places very
few limitations on 95+% of users-- most just need to be able to perform
standard Internet-related tasks (surf, shop, check email, etc) and use
Office or an Office replacement for work or school. If anything the
cost of the systems is the biggest limiting factor.
This is not Apple bashing. The PC environment has its flaws, too,
especially in the area of security. However, I'm more concerned about the
Mac right now. I'm afraid it will fade away like Beta gave way to VHS.
The Macintosh will remain viable only if it can retain its user base and
you can't retain a user base without software apps.
You know that the Mac market share is increasing now, right? And that
most new shippped Macs can also run Windows XP?
From http://idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prUS20266906:
"Apple shipments increased by double digits in the second quarter
following a slow first quarter. Strong portable PC sales through its
retail outlets had a significant impact with retail growing by 50% and
portables by over 60% year on year. The strong growth reflects a
successful transition to Intel-based systems - a critical transition
for the company that sets the stage for future growth."
--Tony
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