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  • Why Android Is Gaining Ground on Apple [View article]
    Competition is good. However, Android will only help Apple but on the other hand, will give the death blow to the Windows Mobile platform.

    Two completely different business models. Google is taking on M$ for trying to compete in search, by offering a free Mobile OS alternative to manufacturers. They will succeed. Good for consumers.

    Apple iPhone is a managed device, which simply means, everything about it will continue to work as well as the company manages & implements it. Since Apple has a great track record in putting out excellent products, this also is a good for consumers.

    RIM BB, Palm Pre & Windows Mobile is managed source as well, however, Windows Mobile has not been managed well, and Palm Pre, we have yet to see, while the BB is the only solid competitor to Apple in this segment.

    The point is, people vote with their wallets. The fact that Apple has sold more phone in two years then Windows Mobile has in ten years, makes me a bullish investor for Apple.

    If you don't get it, think of it in real terms: RIM HAS a successful platform with the BB. Apple HAS a successful platform with the iPhone. Palm is attempting a successful platform with the Pre. All of the above make BOTH the hardware & the OS. They are successful because the entire user experience is managed well. People vote with their wallets. All other handset manufactures only own half the nut, and previously had to depend on M$ for the other half. Nokia, HTC, and other the other handset manufacturers desperately need a competitive OS. Google Android to the rescue. If Android is successful, this actually HELPS Apple, RIM, and Palm. However, it kills Windows Mobile, Linux, & Symbian for this platform segment.

    Cheers!


    On Oct 14 12:17 PM harney22 wrote:

    > Wow, Ed. Looks like you sure pissed off the AAPL folk. It truly is
    > amazing how angry/defensive they become when you attack their precious
    > Iphone. I like the argument for the android and really think that
    > open source software keeps its opportunities many. Idk about other
    > people, but I myself have become ADD with phones. I seem to switch
    > at least once every year.
    Oct 15 09:54 am |Rating: +4 0
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