Mac Marketshare Increasing

MacRumors · Jul 21, 2006, 11:06 AM

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Along with the recent encouraging 3Q 2006 financial results from Apple on Wednesday, independent research firms Gartner and IDC have recently reported on 2Q 2006 market share (via MacWorld). Both firms report solid gains from 1 year ago, with IDC reporting a jump from 4.4 to 4.8% U.S. Marketshare and Gartner reporting a jump from 4.3 to 4.6%, making the Mac maker the 4th largest maker of computers behind Dell (32%), HP (18.9%), and Gateway (6.2%).

This is the first reported gains in marketshare for Apple since the Intel transition, as last quarter saw minor losses. From last quarter, it appears as though Apple has gained an entire percentage point in market share (up from 3.5-3.6% 1Q 2006).

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erockerboy · 04:01 AM

HOT!

Also note that Dell's stock took a 13% dive today....

AAPL is on the move!

lilstewart · Jul 21, 2006, 11:13 AM

AWESOME!

YAY.

We can beat Dell...

Very, very awesome. *proud to be an Apple fan*

d_and_n5000 · Jul 21, 2006, 11:13 AM

Sweet!

As long as Apple doesn't grow too fast, this is great news. Get to Gateway in the next few years, and I'll be happy. Just don't grow too big, Apple.

dombi · Jul 21, 2006, 11:14 AM

This is definitely a good thing. Apple has great products and with the Intel processor Macs they offer something that others cannot. Mac/Windows on the same machine without too much headache.

I have talked to people around me and everyone seems excited about this. Many said before that they would never switch to a Mac because it cannot run Windows, well that changed. So people are starting to realize all the possibilities that they have if do do buy an Apple product.

I bought a MacBook Pro a while ago and I absolutely love it. Every time I run the 'hostinfo' command I get a little suprised to see the "Intel 80486" part in the output, because we have been staying away from Intel chips for so long. But it does feel and act like a Mac, and even I bought Parallels just o be able to run Windows next to my OS X. It works really well and is fast!

I hope that this growth will continue. This will be good for the users and for Apple as well.

Chef Medeski · Jul 21, 2006, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstewart

AWESOME!

YAY.

We can beat Dell...

Very, very awesome. *proud to be an Apple fan*

Lets tackle Gateway first. Personally I don't feel its a triumph to have better mark share than them, they make POS computers and have the worst customer support. I see more as sad that we are even behind them.

But we'll get 'em.

dizastor · Jul 21, 2006, 11:17 AM

reassuring to me even if it only means I will be able to buy computers that run a Mac OS for the next 15+ years.

Queso · Jul 21, 2006, 11:18 AM

Finally Apple are back from those awful tanking sales G4 years, though will they ever break through that 5% glass ceiling?

michaelrjohnson · Jul 21, 2006, 11:25 AM

Exciting to hear.

Hopefully they've entered a period of sustained growth, one that can carry them far into the future.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dynamicv

... though will they ever break through that 5% glass ceiling?

Given that they're at 4.7% (averaged), I'll guess they'll cross 5% within the next calendar year. (Though I suspect it may happen before MWSF)

Thataboy · Jul 21, 2006, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dynamicv

Finally Apple are back from those awful tanking sales G4 years, though will they ever break through that 5% glass ceiling?

I think so -- and soon. Look at the sales of the MacBooks, and they came very late in the quarter! So now we have a full quarter of MacBook sales, PLUS Mac Pros. Not to mention possible iMac and MacBook Pro updates to Core 2 Duo this quarter.

I say we will hit 5% next quarter. Apple is well on its way to being in the Top 3 as far as US marketshare!

Macnoviz · Jul 21, 2006, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dynamicv

Finally Apple are back from those awful tanking sales G4 years, though will they ever break through that 5% glass ceiling?

yes, over the years, the general public gets smarter, just look at the evolution of computing from dirty backrooms and offices to the living room. Macs are bound to grow

lilstewart · Jul 21, 2006, 11:26 AM

I say we'll have 5.5% next year.

DTphonehome · Jul 21, 2006, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dynamicv

Finally Apple are back from those awful tanking sales G4 years, though will they ever break through that 5% glass ceiling?

At this rate, by the end of the year for sure.

JurgenWigg · Jul 21, 2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilstewart

I say we'll have 5.5% next year.

3 GHZ BY NEXT YEAR

oh wait...

michaelrjohnson · Jul 21, 2006, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JurgenWigg

3 GHZ BY NEXT YEAR

oh wait...

LOL... But this time it might actually happen! (No thanks to IBM)

Stella · Jul 21, 2006, 11:44 AM

Now that Apple have got an entire range of consumer machines ( laptops, desktops etc ) that can compete in terms of performance against their Window-PC counterparts, I'd expect nothing less - and expect the share to continue.

( Really - G4s had their day years ago ).

Good Stuff.

liven2 · Jul 21, 2006, 11:49 AM

I work for a company called Prime Alliance Solutions and our entire company is migrating from Windows machine to macs running Parallels. We are also changing out our windows servers to a to Xserves. Most of the users have never used macs before but overall they have had an excellent experience!!!

... Things are changing specially if our Windows Centric Business is willing to go all Mac! I am soo stoked for APPLE!!

p0intblank · Jul 21, 2006, 11:50 AM

Yes! Gained Mac marketshare is always a good thing.

amac4me · Jul 21, 2006, 11:52 AM

It's been a strong position of mine for over 1.5 years that Apple's market share was to rise significantly. Data in now demonstrates that the position I've have held is valid.

I expect to see a large spike in Apple's market share over the next few years and by the time we see the successor to Leopard, Apple will have 8% market share. I made that prediction earlier this year.

AtHomeBoy_2000 · Jul 21, 2006, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liven2

I work for a company called Prime Alliance Solutions and our entire company is migrating from Windows machine to macs running Parallels. We are also changing out our windows servers to a to Xserves. Most of the users have never used macs before but overall they have had an excellent experience!!!

... Things are changing specially if our Windows Centric Business is willing to go all Mac! I am soo stoked for APPLE!!

I'm holding off until WWDC to decide what route of "Mac conversion" I am going to be using. If Leopard has a built in Parallels type solution (which I believe it will), then I will absolutely begin my church's mac conversion in January.

mandis · Jul 21, 2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michaelrjohnson

Exciting to hear.

Hopefully they've entered a period of sustained growth, one that can carry them far into the future.

Given that they're at 4.7% (averaged), I'll guess they'll cross 5% within the next calendar year. (Though I suspect it may happen before MWSF)

Increased market share can only be a good thing.

Most people I know however, who were using macs at uni or at work, have all switched back to windows in the last year or so and they are not looking back. I suppose marketshare in the UK is not in par with the US. It would be interesting to do a survey of this increased user base and discover the role of the mac platform as it has evolved these days.

I suppose my question is: Has the mac/osx platform changed direction towards its function and purpose? What is a mac with osx good for these days?

A few years back the mac was the platform of choice for the creative class such as designers, photographers, Video editors, etc. Most of these people, with the exception of video editors, have now switched to windows because of the better choice of software and better upgradeability.

RBMaraman · Jul 21, 2006, 12:09 PM

Walt Mossberg wrote a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about 2 weeks ago in which he said independent research had noted that 19% of all college students now use a Mac. That number is expected to grow leaps and bounds by this time next year.

supremedesigner · Jul 21, 2006, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by d_and_n5000

Sweet!

As long as Apple doesn't grow too fast, this is great news. Get to Gateway in the next few years, and I'll be happy. Just don't grow too big, Apple.

Few years? How about next month or TOMORROW?!

Shadow · Jul 21, 2006, 12:14 PM

New PowerBooks next Tuesday!!!

iMeowbot · Jul 21, 2006, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtHomeBoy_2000

I'm holding off until WWDC to decide what route of "Mac conversion" I am going to be using. If Leopard has a built in Parallels type solution (which I believe it will), then I will absolutely begin my church's mac conversion in January.

Phil Schiller recently that it isn't going to happen. "absolutely not, the R&D would be prohibitive and we’re not going to do it. Our solution is dual boot." At the same time, they are happy to promote Parallels.

Jul 21, 2006, 11:06 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Mac Marketshare Increasing http://www.macrumors.com/images/macrumorsthreadlogo.gif Along with the recent encouraging 3Q 2006 financial results from Apple on Wednesday, independent research firms Gartner and IDC have recently reported on 2Q 2006 market share (via MacWorld). Both firms report solid gains from 1 year ago, with IDC reporting a jump from 4.4 to 4.8% U.S. Marketshare and Gartner reporting a jump from 4.3 to 4.6%, making the Mac maker the 4th largest maker of computers behind Dell (32%), HP (18.9%), and Gateway (6.2%). This is the first reported gains in marketshare for Apple since the Intel transition, as last quarter saw minor losses. From last quarter, it appears as though Apple has gained an entire percentage point in market share (up from 3.5-3.6% 1Q 2006). Digg This

Jul 21, 2006, 11:10 AM	#2
erockerboy macrumors member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: SEA, WA, US	HOT! Also note that Dell's stock took a 13% dive today.... AAPL is on the move! Last edited by Doctor Q : Jul 23, 2006 at 04:01 AM. Reason: no need to quote the first post

Jul 21, 2006, 11:13 AM	#3
lilstewart macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Illinois	AWESOME! YAY. We can beat Dell... Very, very awesome. proud to be an Apple fan __________________ macbookpro 17" unibody antiglare Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart? St. Gerard Majella

Jul 21, 2006, 11:13 AM	#4
d_and_n5000 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Land of the Peppers	Sweet! As long as Apple doesn't grow too fast, this is great news. Get to Gateway in the next few years, and I'll be happy. Just don't grow too big, Apple. __________________ 34 days until I get my license.

Jul 21, 2006, 11:14 AM	#5
dombi macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2003	Nice! This is definitely a good thing. Apple has great products and with the Intel processor Macs they offer something that others cannot. Mac/Windows on the same machine without too much headache. I have talked to people around me and everyone seems excited about this. Many said before that they would never switch to a Mac because it cannot run Windows, well that changed. So people are starting to realize all the possibilities that they have if do do buy an Apple product. I bought a MacBook Pro a while ago and I absolutely love it. Every time I run the 'hostinfo' command I get a little suprised to see the "Intel 80486" part in the output, because we have been staying away from Intel chips for so long. But it does feel and act like a Mac, and even I bought Parallels just o be able to run Windows next to my OS X. It works really well and is fast! I hope that this growth will continue. This will be good for the users and for Apple as well. __________________ www.beszeljukMac.com - Macintosh News, Tips and Tricks for the Hungarian Mac User Community

Jul 21, 2006, 11:17 AM	#7
dizastor macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Los Angeles	reassuring to me even if it only means I will be able to buy computers that run a Mac OS for the next 15+ years.

Jul 21, 2006, 11:18 AM	#8
Queso macrumors 603 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sota el mar	Finally Apple are back from those awful tanking sales G4 years, though will they ever break through that 5% glass ceiling? __________________ Gary Ablett's Blue and White Army

Jul 21, 2006, 11:26 AM	#12
lilstewart macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Illinois	I say we'll have 5.5% next year. __________________ macbookpro 17" unibody antiglare Who except God can give you peace? Has the world ever been able to satisfy the heart? St. Gerard Majella

Jul 21, 2006, 11:44 AM	#16
Stella macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada	Now that Apple have got an entire range of consumer machines ( laptops, desktops etc ) that can compete in terms of performance against their Window-PC counterparts, I'd expect nothing less - and expect the share to continue. ( Really - G4s had their day years ago ). Good Stuff. __________________ iPhone: The cell phone for communists and censorship

Jul 21, 2006, 11:49 AM	#17
liven2 macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2002	Our work has switched I work for a company called Prime Alliance Solutions and our entire company is migrating from Windows machine to macs running Parallels. We are also changing out our windows servers to a to Xserves. Most of the users have never used macs before but overall they have had an excellent experience!!! ... Things are changing specially if our Windows Centric Business is willing to go all Mac! I am soo stoked for APPLE!!

Jul 21, 2006, 11:50 AM	#18
p0intblank macrumors 68020 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey, USA	Yes! Gained Mac marketshare is always a good thing.

Jul 21, 2006, 11:52 AM	#19
amac4me macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005	It's been a strong position of mine for over 1.5 years that Apple's market share was to rise significantly. Data in now demonstrates that the position I've have held is valid. I expect to see a large spike in Apple's market share over the next few years and by the time we see the successor to Leopard, Apple will have 8% market share. I made that prediction earlier this year. __________________ Switch To A Mac http://switchtoamac.com

Jul 21, 2006, 12:09 PM	#22
RBMaraman macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, IN	Walt Mossberg wrote a very interesting article in the Wall Street Journal about 2 weeks ago in which he said independent research had noted that 19% of all college students now use a Mac. That number is expected to grow leaps and bounds by this time next year.

Jul 21, 2006, 12:14 PM	#24
Shadow macrumors 68000 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Keele, United Kingdom	New PowerBooks next Tuesday!!! __________________ MacBook Pro 2.66GHz 4GB 500GB 9600m (mid 2009) MacBook 320GB 2GB 9400m (early 2009) iPod touch 1G 16GB Time Capsule 500GB + WD MyBook 320GB NAS

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