The news story that Apple will pass Microsoft in revenues by 2010 broke to day through an analysis from 10layers. The numbers show that while Microsoft has had a linear growth in revenue over the last years, Apple has had an exponential growth.
The Apple success is largely due to its killer gadget iPod that now has about 60% market share.
Apple has developed into a gadget giant with focus on user interface on one hand and outstanding designed hardware on the other. That is simply the best way to keep your focus on the customer. Continue reading ‘Apple’s Winning Formula.’
As a “proud” owner of a Qtek 8310 WM5 phone I must say that Mr. Ballmer should be a little careful in ridiculing the iPhone. Having Microsoft in your phone is not exactly trouble free. I’ve already switched from XP to OSX on my computer and have really enjoyed the ride. Things just work! The days of struggling with a computer that just slows down as registries and startup-folder gets cramped is over. No more arbitrary crashes, viruses, worms, spyware and crap that just kneeles the machine at the end of the day.
I’m sorry but I have the exact same experience with my Windows Mobile. It starts out fairly well, but just keeps on protesting as the going gets tough. Give me an iPhone tomorrow please! Never mind the “high” cost. Give me a browser that works and a media-player that just playes the stuff I have on my phone. Never mind that I have to use iTunes.
