Apple > Microsoft

If so Nintendo must be doing something right not having changed their formula for the last 5 years.
It's like the whole Pokemon series the games are almost exactly the same ever since the first game they all follow the same plot not to mention the maps look eerily similar.

Thread title is trollific... But I fell for it anyway.

Just as you said, day-to-day changes in stocks are by no means true indicators of a company's standing. Today's closing prices are just another testament to the fact that Microsoft's reign within the technology sector is finally coming to a close (finally). Apple's combined prowess in technology and marketing are the reasons it has succeeded and stands as Microsoft's competitor today -- definitely something that deserves recognition.

The business student in me has to come out and say this though: from a corporate strategy standpoint, Apple has been following Microsoft's lead more and more (buy competition and shut it down; see: Lala). I find it kind of silly when Apple and Microsoft supporters go head to head and argue which offers the better product. In my view, it's just a battle that won't be won; just another apple to oranges argument. Both are fruits, but what it all comes down to is personal preference.

Both Microsoft and Apple are playing the same corporate tune, whichever product you like better is your own choice.

inb4 microsoft vs apple shitstorm?

Weren't people saying that about the iPhone, though? I'm not saying I like either product, but I'm pretty sure people will find a way to make it a hot commodity. People like those electronic book kajiggers from Amazon.com, right?

Is the SMG2 derailment for real or are you guys just being sarcastic? Allow me to give a huge fuck you to any person who ever uses the "HAHAHAHAHA I'm going to laugh at your opinion to make you seem stupid" response.

I doubt it. I like to think it was for some level of comedic relief, maybe? Oh well, even if not it is obviously a poor comparison between what Apple and Microsoft are doing, versus Nintendo and everyone else.

Now that I've actually thought about it, it's kinda hard to compare Microsoft to Apple, considering the only piece of actual hardware they make (to my knowledge, I may be wrong) is the Xbox 360 and the Zune. Microsoft is mainly software. Expensive as hell software, but still.

Either way, congrats Apple.

Imperial, was there an actual point to this thread? Or was this just another round of Apple fanboy e-peen masturbation? :|

And lets not forget to mention that my iPod Nano 1st Gen is still in good working condition (even though it fell to the floor a lot of times).

Played, it was dull, boring, and not my cup of tea. Sadly, I am not GameRankings, so my opinion does not matter.


OT: Apple... I'd rather invest in apples than in Apple. The way that chart looks, it seems like they're gonna reach their peak soon, and then, well, it's downhill from there.


Apples, on the other hand, will never decrease, really. Oops, can't invest in apples.

But yeah, maybe one day, the iPad will prove itself, till then, it's just like the early days the PS2 came out. Graphics between early PS2 games and late PSX games were barely any different, for a time. And just like the PS2 graphics got better, the iPad will. Then it'll be worth my money.

Damn am i the only one thats cursed cause it's an american product here? Well anyway the first apple product i got was the itouch back when it was expensive as fuck XD but it was in a sense a b'day present and thing broke and yes i did replace it and surprisingly the 2nd one i got has lasted me still but sadly that charger i have for it is the shitty thing pissing me off cause its not even charging anymore. btw the other mp3 player i have still works and its about 2yrs older than when i first got the itouch XD. But in terms of mp3 player, this coming from someone thats always hated apples ipods, i would prolly buy another mp3 player from apple when the time comes just because theyre one of the few that holds enough space for me.

It's like saying that all Android phones have a larger share of the market than the iPhone. That is just slurring words, just like this argument.

Apple designs software, as well as manufactures a wide variety of products, like MacBooks, iPods, iPads, iPhones, iMacs and the list goes on. Microsoft does not manufacture any of it's products. Microsoft is almost strictly a software company. There is no Microsoft "Win Mini", or "Winbook", or "WinPhone". Manufacturers like Dell, HP, Acer, Motorola, Gateway, Asus, HTC, etc. use Microsoft's software (i.e. Windows & Windows Mobile) to contribute to the PC market. Microsoft itself doesn't manufacture very many products, Apple does. This is the fundemental difference between the two companies. Therefore, comparing Apple to Microsoft would be like comparing apples to oranges.

For any tech savy user or someone wanting a good value Apple is the worst choice.

First they lock down their OS and programs and force you to buy mainly their own over priced products.

Wants a USB connector? HA! You have to buy from Apple.

Apple is mainly for people who have little knowledge of computers and don't care about customizing their own.

Sure they make great media gadgets but that is the only thing good about them.
I am not surprised about their growing popularity.
More people are wanting a computer but most of those people don't want to learn about the thing they are using.

I build my own computers just like a lot of other people and I find Apple to be an out right rip off.
An apple computer of the same performance costs hundreds of USD more and sometimes twice or three times as much.

You are not getting better quality all you get is an apple logo and a different OS.
I already mentioned why the OS is bad for anyone who likes to be in control.


Here is some info you might not know about Apple.


http://www.cracked.com/article_18377_5-reasons-you-should-be-scared-apple.html

I saw this poster the other day and it made me lol so I thought I'd share.



On topic: This was bound to happen eventually as many others have pointed out. The young generation goes crazy over every "i" device out there. Its all about marketing and Apple definitely won over the crowd.

Reminds me of this.

ahh good old apple computers, paying more for a stupid plastic case and a processing unit that does less.

last panel so true



lol

+1 rep for you sir.

Ever heard of stock split?

http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/113.asp

I would like your opinion if this happens Sony+Apple= ?. It's for u to decide.

I doubt anyone would want to partner with Sony as they are just now starting to see profits off of the PS3. Also the color scheme doesn't work out at all. If anything they might consider partnering with Nintendo as they both are trying to be more family-oriented and have the sterile white color scheme going.