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Edwin <thorne25@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On May 18, 3:43 pm, David Fritzinger <dfrit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > In article
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> > Edwin <thorn...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > On May 17, 9:23 pm, David Fritzinger <dfrit...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > In article
> > > > <aa1c0f6d-67f0-4f74-acf8-8cbc1a026...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > Edwin <thorn...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > > On May 17, 1:59 pm, Edwin <thorn...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > > > > >http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/04/25results.html
> > > > > > fiscal 2007 second quarter ended March 31, 2007
> > > > > > Apple ****pped 1,517,000 Macintosh® computers
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> > > > > >http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=503816
> > > > > > STAMFORD, Conn., April 18, 2007 Ğ Worldwide PC ****pments
totaled
> > > > > > 62.7
> > > > > > million unitsin the first quarter of 2007
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> > > > > > 1,517,000/62,700,000 = 0.0241
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q1'07 = 2.41%
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> > > > > >http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/07/25results.html
> > > > > > 2007 third quarter ended June 30, 2007
> > > > > > Apple ****pped 1,764,000 Macintosh® computers
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> > > > > >http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=509905
> > > > > > STAMFORD, Conn., July 18, 2007 Ğ Worldwide PC ****pments
totaled
> > > > > > 61.1
> > > > > > million units in the second quarter of 2007
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> > > > > > 1,764,000/61,100,000 = 0.0288
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q2'07 = 2.88%
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> > > > > >http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2007/10/22results.html
> > > > > > fiscal 2007 fourth quarter ended September 29, 2007
> > > > > > Apple ****pped 2,164,000 Macintosh® computers
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> > > > > >http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=532712
> > > > > > STAMFORD, Conn., October 17, 2007 Ğ Worldwide PC ****pments
totaled
> > > > > > 68.5 million units in the third quarter of 2007
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> > > > > > 2,164,000/68,500,000 = 0.0315
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q3'07 = 3.15%
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> > > > > >http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/01/22results.html
> > > > > > fiscal 2008 first quarter ended December 29, 2007
> > > > > > Apple ****pped 2,319,000 Macintosh® computers
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> > > > > >http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=584210
> > > > > > STAMFORD, Conn., January 16, 2008 Ğ Worldwide PC ****pments
totaled
> > > > > > 271.2 million units in 2007, a 13.4 percent increase from
2006,
> > > > > > according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. The industry
> > > > > > ended
> > > > > > the year with fourth quarter PC ****pments of 75.9 million
units
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> > > > > > 2,319,000/75,900,000 = 0.0305
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q4'07 = 3.05%
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> > > > > >http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/04/23results.html
> > > > > > fiscal 2008 second quarter ended March 29, 2008
> > > > > > Q2'08 Apple ****pped 2,289,000 Macintosh® computers
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> > > > > >http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=648619
> > > > > > STAMFORD, Conn., April 16, 2008 Ğ Worldwide PC ****pments
totaled
> > > > > > 71.1
> > > > > > million units in the first quarter of 2008
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> > > > > > 2,289,000/71,100,000 = 0.0321
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q1'08 = 3.21%
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> > > > > > Summary:
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q1'07 = 2.41%
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q2'07 = 2.88%
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q3'07 = 3.15%
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q4'07 = 3.05%
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> > > > > > Mac woldwide market share Q1'08 = 3.21%
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> > > > > > Q1'07 comparted to Q1'08
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> > > > > > Mac gain in worldwide market share = 0.8%
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> > > > > "For 1999, Apple ranked eighth in terms of worldwide PC
****pments,
> > > > > with 3.4 percent, up from 3.3 percent the previous year. "
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> > > >
>http://www.news.com/Apple-beats-expectations,-splits-stock/2100-1001_..
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> > > > >http://www.systemshootouts.org/?q=node/198
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> > > > Edwin, why does it bother you so much that the Mac market share is
> > > > increasing?
> >
> > > Why is it still at ~3% if it's increasing?
> >
> > Um, because it had dropped below 3%? Now it is increasing. Indeed,
using
> > the figures you provided, it has increased by 33% in the last year.
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> IOW, it's fluctuated above an below 3%, and you're demonstrating why
> Maccies have spent years yelling about Mac growth with Mac market
> share still stuck around 3%.
And increasing. Which really, really bugs you, doesn't it?
>
> Dropping down below 3%, then rising slightly above 3%, then falling
> below 3% is not "growth." It is a net gain of zero.
>
But, as you have shown, it has increased 33% in the last year. Apple is
firing on all cylinders, Edwin. Mac sales are increasing. The iPod and
iTunes Music Store dominate their markets, and the iPhone has had a
resoundingly successful launch. All in all, Apple is doing great. And,
that really bugs you, doesn't it?
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> > > > It's not like Windows is going to be eclipsed any time soon,
> >
> > > No, it's not.
> >
> > Well, you finally got something right...
>
> Yet another of umpteen times a kook like you has told me I "finally
> got something right." It's akin to the umpteen times I've been told
> I was "right for once."
Well, yes, you probably were right. Once!
8^)
>
> >
> > > > so why are you so worried?
> >
> > > Does projecting your worry into me help to soothe your dark soul?
> >
> > I'm not worried.
>
> Sure you are.
Why should I be? See above.
>
> > Why should I be?
>
> You fear for your stock dividends.
Umm, Apple doesn't pay stock dividends. Never has. It is clear that I
have found yet another thing you are misinformed about.
8^)
>
> > The company that makes the computer
> > operating system I prefer is thriving.
>
> The company that puts cash into your pocket is thriving.
That too. Bugs you, doesn't it?
>
> > You, however, seem very worried.
> > Why?
>
> Why are you asking me to explain your delusions?
Why are you so monomanaiacial on this topic, Edwin? Apple's current
success really worries you, doesn't it? We can feel your fear...
8^)
>
> >
> >
> > > > To quote Edwin (or was it Glorb? Or perhaps Mr. X? Or, maybe it
was
> > > > Hasta la Vista?) "Your fear is palpable."
> >
> > > Fear of what?
> >
> > You tell me. You are the one who is acting like he (or is that they)
is
> > afraid.
>
> Again you demand I explain your delusions.
I have no delusions. Your posts show that you are afraid of Apple. Why,
I don't know, but you certainly seem to be. Care to explain why?
--
Dave Fritzinger
Honolulu, HI
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