Comments on: 5 Reasons Why Apple Will Win Again with the iPad

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:34:22 +0000

Old post:-) I wrote it before the actual launch.

By: Terry Collmann

Terry Collmann — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:46:01 +0000

Um … just the way I saw someone using it in a bar in Hong Kong the other night.

By: Greg

Greg — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:32:13 +0000

Good point, Dragos.

- Greg

By: Dragos Salageanu

Dragos Salageanu — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 13:50:41 +0000

I’m hearing that argument every time Apple has a great success: the fanboys and the hype. Nevertheless, the original iPhone sold some 145.000 units on the opening weekend, while the iPhone 4 sold 1.7 million over the same period of time. If we consider the assumption that most of these buyers are “fanboys” reacting to the Apple hype, we come to just one possible conclusion: Apple has managed to increased with one order of magnitude its loyal fan-base (that is: consumers willing to spend considerable amounts of money regardless of reason, economic situation or practical benefits of the products they buy). And that is in spite of the economic situation or the fierce competition from other brands with solid consumer loyalty.

Frankly, I don’t consider that conclusion as reasonable or intuitive, so, while the data is factual and verifiable, there must be something wrong with your assumption. There cannot be that many “followers” who behave in an erratic and counterproductive manner, hence there must be some value added in the products themselves.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:57:30 +0000

PWA,

Interesting perspective. Thanks for sharing.

- Greg

By: PWA

PWA — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 10:45:32 +0000

Greg, no matter how neately written, your article presents quite obvious phenomenon. You don’t need 5 reasons. The only reason is the almighty consumerism. You, as well as all the commentators above, or should I write Apple followers (?), were given yet another shiny toy, paid Steve his dividend and everyone’s happy. Well, almost everyone -> http://www.economist.com/business-finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=16231588

Enjoy using your new iPad, wash hand afterwards

Cheers

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:30:09 +0000

Thanks Adam.

- Greg

By: Adam Zilko

Adam Zilko — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 03:37:08 +0000

I would have to say that I am a huge fan of the iPad against my previous thoughts. Nice post haha. .-= Adam Zilko´s last blog ..Half a Million iPads Sold and Still Going =-.

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:07:13 +0000

Dick,

Thank you for your thoughts.

To be honest, I don’t get all the griping about the camera. If it was included, how would anybody use it. How would anybody even use it while holding a big A4 sized iPad upright with two hands?

- Greg

By: Dick Laurie

Dick Laurie — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:06:42 +0000

G’Day Greg,

Brilliant summary mate. There are always plenty for people to whine about – it doesn’t do this, it hasn’t got that. Maybe that group of people haven’t got enough to do or are professional moaners.

People buy Apple because they love Apple. It may not ever be the latest and greatest, but it’s cool, functional and appropriate for now. Like you, I’m a fan of USB ports, but whose to say V2 and V3 won’t have this and the camera built in over time. Apple rarely stop at V1, unless it was an abject failure to launch, they keep developing and evolving their products.

One thing they do do brilliantly is stay true to their brand (values, strategy, vision). There is never any doubt that any of their products are Apple, which is yet another reason why they are so successful and much loved by their loyal fan club (these are not consumers or customers, they are members, groupies, fans).

iPad is very cool and for lovers of all things Apple, they can’t wait to get their hands on it.

Cheers
Dick