Re:Hardware Isn’t Hard, Competing with Apple Is Hard
by worldburger on Wednesday November 08, 2017 @04:38PM
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>Apple doesn't actually need to make a profit for its accessories, but you do.
Do you have data to support that claim?
Amazon might sell hardware at cost or a loss, but Apple most certainly only sells hardware when two conditions are met: a) they can make a better device and b) they can make money
The numbers look more reasonable now, but ultimately its a hard sell especially when Apple doesn't actually need to make a profit for its accessories, but you do. Even then, what's the market look like for this without an Apple. I suspect not very large and its Apple's own marketing efforts that have gotten people interested in these tiny wireless earbuds anyway.