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Originally Posted by kjk
1 million units in a month? In one country? I'm curious as to what you consider "really successful". 
Maybe, like you, Siemens has different expectations |
First of all, personally I think Siemens made a huge mistake.
Surely, margins have been slim. And their goal, being either top 3 or dropping the business, probably didn't leave any other choice.
But still, in my opinion they shouldn't exclusively focus on high profit business in the sectors "Energy" and "Healthcare", but on end customer business with significant marketing effect as well.
I don't say, 1m is a bad result. But in context, this means about 2% of global spent for PCs. I'd gladly take those 2% and certainly Steve Jobs will have fun as well.
But Apple enthusiasts should check their figures before flaming enthusiast statements about Apple being a revolution in the phone or netbook/Slate business. They have a successful niche, but it's still a niche - as comfy as it may be...