Just last week Apple released its new and improved Ipad 2. Upon release, it is Apples newest gadget that attempts to propel the company forwards. Before going forward, it should be noted that I am not the biggest fan of Apple. Regarding computers, I completely despise Macs. I am a PC. However, Apple must be given credit for its production of the Ipod which changed the way we listened to music forever. I have to say, I do own an Ipod, but who doesn't. In the next few moments I will take you back and include the history of Apple and its success and where that success lies. Additionally, I will add my thoughts on what I really do think of Apple.
Apple started in the spring of 1976. At that time it produced its first computer kit. But, it wasn't until 1984 the Apple released its first Mac computer. Considering inflation, today it would have cost around $5000. A price so large for a product that compared to today's standards is astonishing. It was here that Apple's stock rose. However, at the same time Microsoft and IBM were producing their own products at fractions of the cost, and as a result Apple's stock soon feel. At the time it did produce its first PDA and portable computer which they would not know would be part of their successful future.
It was in 1998 that the first IMac came out. The all inclusive desktop computer immediately skyrocketed sales. It was this type of computer that would hold to be part of the future of Apple. The next step of success came when Apple decided to open its own stored. Originally their products were only sold in the typical electronic stores. But they opened a store in California and have grown from then on. This was one of the greater decisions made by Apple, to open its own store. With the desktop computer, Apple then came out with its MacBook laptop in 2006. Currently, Apple generates most of its profit from laptop sales. Third on the list is desktop computer sale. Apple was always going to be based on its computer sales, but it saw opportunities elsewhere and jumped on them with success.
Going back, in 2001 Apple unveiled its most successful product to date, the Ipod. The Ipod transformed the way people listened to music. But to Apple it did more than that; it generated all the money. Apple sales skyrocketed. This was one of the greatest inventions of all time which has to have credit given to Apple. Without the Ipod, music would not be the music we listen to today, and Apple would not be apple. Apple would go on to introduce the Iphone which I count to be similar to the Ipod, and also introduced in 2003 was Itunes. As much as people use Itunes today, monetarily it is actually the least profitable aspect of Apple. However, if Apple wants to continue selling the Ipod, it will need to provide its consumers with the music as well.
So here we are today. Apple has seen so much success throughout its history. It is in their nature to continue producing products that attempt to revolutionize us. That is exactly what Apple attempted to do with the Ipad. Now we have the Ipad 2. In criticism to Apple, is it really necessary to come out with products in rapid succession? It seems as people just bought number 1 and now there is a number 2. This is one thing that I will not understand soon about technology. Additionally, I have heard of the multiple flaws with the product. Although it is unfair, and incorrect for me to criticize without using the product, mounting reviews are the source of my comment. Additionally, there are far more tablets on the market now for the fraction of the price of the Ipad, and that have far greater capabilities. In retrospect, I will not be turning over to the Mac side anytime soon. I will still be a PC. My 2005 Ipod is enough, as well as it should be for multiple people. Kudos to Apple for being where it is today, but really?
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