Well look at this position: Other companies have been snipping at Apple's proverbial heels for years & have not been able to catch up. Unless there is a MAJOR drop of the ball here, they should be able to maintain that competitive edge for a while. Especially since Apple already has the fan & customer base of loyalists. What other company do you think can even compare to that element nowadays?
I adore Apple and wish they maintain their lead. However, other organizations and people also has better aspirations and it may be challenging for Apple to protect its unique position.
All the momentum in the media tablet market is with Apple right now.
As it is, in my opinion i cant see heavyweight market puncher to challenge apple. @_hm, would the expected Apple market alternate be able to beat iPhone or iPad quality wise?
We can never predict the change in this product category inclusive where consumers demands change and companies trying to satisfy consumers and as well as attracting them with different designs, software (apps), hardware and more.
Low-cost does not necessarily mean real competitor. There will be many options but Apple's premium brand and offering will be the 1st choice for the near & far future. Until they legitimately become a 2nd or 3rd choice, it will be water off their backs in this game.
iPAD is cynosure. But there is market for low cost tablets at around $200. New players may aim for this market. Intel may provide new semiconductor to compete with Apple in lower end of spectrum. We eagerly await Intel's new semiconductor portfolio and also news from Amazon.
As HP out of tablet business its really in apple's way. They are the first one who introduced tablet to the world. I assume they are going to come out with some new addon features in next coming months.
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