It's part of the reason why they have one of the greatest consumer followings. It's almost amazing that the repeat customer rate is so high, especially since their products are considered premiums in the markerplace.
Re: Can't doubt his genius
Street Smart
8/31/2011 9:36:18 AM
Like every product Steve Jobs left his mark on at Apple, to me he also left his indelible mark on his resignation. It is simple, elegant, clear and visionary. God willing, he has many years in which to stay engaged in Apple's business affairs. But if that is not the case, he will leave this world on HIS terms, with his boots on!
"To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.
I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.
As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.
I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.
I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.
Steve"
Re: Can't doubt his genius
AskAsa
8/28/2011 7:16:05 PM
Jobs understood the value of making products ergonomically elegant. In blind tests people will often pick out the apple product because of a certain feel and ease of use. It's something testers often can't define but they certain can recognize it.
Re: Can't doubt his genius
AskAsa
8/28/2011 12:09:03 PM
I've always admired the elegance and simplicity of Apple products. That said, I find many of my purchasing decisons are now affected by cost. The cost vs value equation has beome more of an issue because of the recession. However, if I can justify multiple uses, or speed, convenience or ease of use, I still gravitate toward the Apple products,
Re: Can't doubt his genius
driven
8/28/2011 12:16:40 AM
The "value" from owner an Apple product relates to the intangible benefits of being connected, cutting-edge and part of an elite community of the smartest and best informed techies. I'm not saying its accurate--I'm saying Jobs & Co. made a lot of people believe it.
Re: Can't doubt his genius
Tenacious
8/28/2011 12:03:04 AM
There is definitely a place for value in the equation. However, I'd also argue that Apple has done a great job of making its core users that they were getting value -- despite the high price tags. How did it do it? That's part of the Jobs legacy.
Re: Can't doubt his genius
Value Hiker
8/27/2011 6:13:23 PM
Last week HP discontinued its touchpad & Pre3 product line. To everyone's surprise, the inventories were sold out almost overnight. At firesale price of $99/$149 for 16G/32G model, consumer just can't resist them.
I bet most people know that touchpad is inferior to iPad 2, both hardware ( clunky & no 3G) and software ( A few people argued that WebOS is better than iOS). But at this price, HP can beat Apple hands down.
For Android tablet manufacturers, the lesson is that there are mass of consumers who don't care much about the little difference between User Experience Apple touted, they just want good value.
Re: Can't doubt his genius
Phoenix
8/27/2011 11:27:38 AM
Yes. The standards set by Apple with Jobs at the helm are certainly very high. A revolutionary new innovation every two years, it really is amazing to think of it that way. It is going to be very difficult to maintain such a trend. You are right about competitors finding it difficult to keep up. That was Apple's strategic advantage. I'm not sure they are able to innovate at such a speed. Even if Apple continues to upgrade its products consumers would want more than that if they are going to pay a premium for Apple's products.
Embrace your mortality
mInvestor
8/27/2011 9:52:27 AM
God, I do love this:
Almost everything -- all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure -- these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart.
Besides othe thingks, Steve Jobs is also a phylosopher. He has a bueatiful mind.
His vision, insight and creativity was as integral part of the foundation of the massa appeal of the company. it would probably take a team of people to accomplish the tasks that he did over the years.
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