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iOS development was already paid for by the iPhone and iPod teams, as was chip design. And the App store and iTunes are a benefit, not a cost. However I agree
by wisty 16y ago
iOS development was already paid for by the iPhone and iPod teams, as was chip design.
And the App store and iTunes are a benefit, not a cost.
However I agree, there are other reasons - their outsourcing of components has a very good reputation.
- hessenwolf 16y agoThere is a bit of a contradiction. It cannot be both great that Apple doesn't outsource its retailing and great that Apple outsources its components production. Economically, it should buy from the cheapest and most efficient source all it requires. If best buy are more efficient retailers, then Apple should use them; but I think there are some advertising advantages to their stores.
- gabrielroth 16y ago"It cannot be both great that Apple doesn't outsource its retailing and great that Apple outsources its components production." Why not? Outsourcing isn't always good or always bad. Economically, Apple should do the things it can do well (software, design, retail) and outsource the things it can't do any better than anyone else (component production, assembly).
- hessenwolf 16y agoI think we are saying the same thing, and I just did not say it well. My problem with the statement I quoted is that it is unconditioned on efficiency.