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That's fine, but we must also keep in mind that the difference in competencies can also lead to different definitions of success, of which Samsung's might be le
by zeteo 15y ago
That's fine, but we must also keep in mind that the difference in competencies can also lead to different definitions of success, of which Samsung's might be less visible. Samsung can still make a pretty good impact with a strategy for a symbiotic profit-sharing agreement on the iPad (Apple doing the OS and marketing, and Samsung supplying crucial hardware); with the Galaxy as a sideshow, its only purpose to achieve a good bargaining position vs. Apple regarding the profit shares.
- raganwald 15y agoI like this, thanks. Reminds me of the plotline from the novel “Shogun,” where Toranaga has Anjin construct a ship jsut so he can burn it as a bargaining concession with the Portuguese.
- martythemaniak 15y agoI find it extremely unlikely that Samsung is interested in being a mere manufacturer. In fact, the entire economic development of East Asia has been a decades long story about starting as small, cheap manufacturers and moving up the value chain into global brands. Samsung is not quite-there yet, but I find it silly to suggest they'll suddenly stop and start regressing.
- bookwormAT 15y agoGreat, thanks for the spoiler. I was just about to finish that tome. :/
- nrao123 15y agoDon't forget the sacrifice of the queen (Mariko) as well!