>that they're basically slower to market than the clones This raises an important question about economics, free markets, and what it is for a product to be a

>that they're basically slower to market than the clones This raises an important question about economics, free markets, and what it is for a product to be a 'clone.' Is it only necessary to have an idea for a product and market that idea or must one also bring it to market quickly? Apple wasn't successful because of the ideas but because of the implementation behind them, is it wrong if another market participant moves faster? What does this say about the crowdsourcing model for inexperienced manufacturers/designers?