One of the reasons Dell, Gateway, etc. have sustained their markets is due to flexibility. They could buy the latest components and engineering innovations from whomever and turn on a dime. Dell's catalog seldom stays the same for more than 3 months. This up to the minute packaging and expert integration on short notice is in sharp contrast to Apple's mode of operation, that locks in production for at least a year for most models. That drag adds up to noncompetitive lag behind PCs.
I think Jobs has seen the light. Apple will become a much more promotional and nimble company in the near future. Not all of us will approve the change, but it seems inevitable. Heretofore Jobs went for the blockbuster innovation -- like the iMac or the GUI in the late 80s -- but now he will run sometimes in front but always with the industry itself. Never behind it. That may be the new Apple policy to gain a much larger share of the market. Bob -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
