Hi I am Arthur Andrews in the IS 215 class. Today my blog is concerning the fact how Apple Inc. became the leading company in computer sales. I looked in to some research about it. It seems the Apple computers offer much more then other companies. For example Mac doesn't catch viruses. Thats sounds good to me because I tend to download lots of things to my computer.
In December of 2008 Apple's first quarter sales were recorded as 10.7 million dollars.
In December of 2008 Apple's first quarter sales were recorded as 10.7 million dollars.
Then in 2007 the first quarter sales were 7.51 million. What is this company doing that others aren't. What makes it so appealing to customers. Me personally I don't have one. I do have the ipod and I know of the iPhone.
Hi Arthur. I did not know that Mac computers did not catch viruses. Had I known that I probably would have invested in one a long time ago. My computer has been cleaned twice in the last two years and lately I have not been downloading things for that very reason. So I can say that may be a reason why sales have increased and Mac computers appeal more to consumers than other companies.
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree that Apple as a brand, and in particular Macintosh computers are some of the highest quality personal electronic devices on the current market. Which in turn helps make them one of the most profitable. They are an amazing, and relatively small company compared with say IBM. However, they are headed by Steve Jobs and a remarkably inovative team of software developers that keep them at the cutting edge of technology. Thier products are normally the best value, and thier ipods are a near monopoly on the market, as no other brand comes close to matching the features of an Apple.
ReplyDeleteI have an Ipod touch and I have been thinking about getting a macbook pro. It is hard for me because I hear a lot of good things about them but then there are the people that hate them. I don't understand why they hate them. I admit that I have really enjoyed looking at the new technology that they come out with, like the new mouse. I find the technicality of their new products wonderfully interesting.
ReplyDeleteI bought a macbook in the summer. I bought it because it was "in" , not knowing any history, advantages, or disadvantages behind it. I believe I made the right choice by buying it. My mac laptop was pretty confusing to navigate in the beginning, but now I absolutely love it! And yes I've been downloading like crazy and I NEVER had a virus. Never knew about that feature. I thought I was just lucky! =)
ReplyDeleteI have always had pcs and have experienced more viruses and system crashes than I can count. I had heard too that macs don't get viruses and started looking into getting one (as my pc was officially falling apart). I received a macbook pro for Christmas and I love it! It is so much faster than my pc but I could see why people may not like them as macs are set up so differently from pcs. I'm slowly getting used to it and so far I can say that I'm really happy with the switch!
ReplyDeleteWhat makes it so appealing to customers? Maybe appearance, high quality...or people's vanity. It's hard to say.
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