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Originally Posted by teh603
Not entirely. Its hard to compile an epub on a tablet compared to a desktop PC.
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A lot of the people who used to buy desktops bought desktops because that was the only option. When laptops came along, some decided the portable was a better fit and abandoned the desktop. When tablets and smart phones arrived, some decided their apps were sufficient and abandoned traditional computers. This is what some are referring to as the end game for computers.
In reality, more computers are sold today than ever before. We simply have more choices when it comes to size, capability, and operating system. You can't really call this the end game for keyboards and mice as people buy these to use with their powerful computers (tablets and smart phones) when they want to use them comfortably at a desk.
The problem with the Apple brand, right now, is very similar to what was wrong when Jobs left the first time. The competition has closed the technology and desire gaps while Apple has failed to close the price chasm. Last time this happened, Apple brought in a new OS and a cool mp3 player. Absent a new 'killer' app or device, there will be no return to glory.
Unfortunately, all the things Apple is working on are already being done well and inexpensively by others.