2010/4/30 paul stenquist <pnstenqu...@comcast.net>: >> >> Apple was at this point as a computer maker several times throughout >> their company history after they'd run out of killer apps. They made a >> monster comeback and have been responsible for some of the most >> annoying trends in the world such as making rich idiots buy janitor >> mobile colored Ferraris and the like plus everyone thinks having their >> products is exclusive and so on and so fort... may Pentax should look >> to them for lessons to be learned >> > Of course Apple did it with innovation as well. The first practical GUI > interface, a music player that actually worked and a library to go with it, > and a phone that was truly smarter than the herd. Exclusivity and product > appeal aren't enough. There has to be something real behind the veneer.
No way I'd disagree with that but you have to give it to them that their business model and 'in' appeal also make them stay hugely successful with their products even AFTER those are outdone by the competition in terms of features or price. And the AppStore is beyond brilliant, it is a stroke of genius... OK now I also have to admit I cannot think of an AppStore equivalent that would suit Pentax. But I doubt we'll have to wait long for the first camera to have an iPhone dock on its back instead of a display. With matching apps this would open up lots of opportunities. Cheers Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
