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Apple Ranks as Fifth Most-Visited U.S. Online Retail Site on Black Friday
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This is amazing! Especially considering they haven't released an all new cool product since the original iPad. I'm getting bored with Apple. Gonna buy three kindle fires for people on my list. If they wold have even put forth the minimal effort the update the pod line, I'd be buying apple. They're getting lazy.
Impressive, period!!!
Personally, I buy much of my stuff, including my current MBP, from Amazon. The sale tax savings alone make it worth it plus the deep discounts (15" base MBP was only $1,599 on Monday from Amazon).
Also, my CC is an Amazon CC so I get triple points which is like a 3% rebate on all amazon purchases. But, still, an impressive show for Apple, Perhaps if they have 10-15% savings on BF next year they will move to 4th place
Personally, I buy much of my stuff, including my current MBP, from Amazon. The sale tax savings alone make it worth it plus the deep discounts (15" base MBP was only $1,599 on Monday from Amazon).
Also, my CC is an Amazon CC so I get triple points which is like a 3% rebate on all amazon purchases. But, still, an impressive show for Apple, Perhaps if they have 10-15% savings on BF next year they will move to 4th place
Or looking for a deal, like I was.
I added to Apple's hit count quite a few times over Thanksgiving just checking to see if they had any more refurbished 16GB iPad 1's for sale for cheap.
...and just like the "Facebook kids" at the brick-and-mortar Apple stores, you made it look busy without actually buying anything.
Amazon is at the top since you can often score better deals from them than from Apple's own site. Plus everything else that Amazon sells.
I used to buy a lot from Yahoo's sites but not lately. It is surprising to see Apple in the top 5 since their product catalog is so small.
I used to buy a lot from Yahoo's sites but not lately. It is surprising to see Apple in the top 5 since their product catalog is so small.
Where's Microsoft on that list? Oh wait, I know, next year when Windows 8 is released it will be a different game, right? LOL
Hey he said 'really' two times in the same sentence, yuk yuk
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Where's Microsoft on that list? Oh wait, I know, next year when Windows 8 is released it will be a different game, right? LOL
Picking on Microsoft is kind of like beating a long dead horse.
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Be sure to include the receipt when you give them the fires.
Look who's getting lazy now
MP3 players don't make money
Tablets don't make money
PCs don't make money
Phones don't make money
Retail stores don't make money
Where's Microsoft on that list? Oh wait, I know, next year when Windows 8 is released it will be a different game, right? LOL
Microsoft doesn't really do retail, so whats your point?
Second:
kinect - fastest selling consumer electronic device, all time.
windows7 - fastest selling operating system, all time.
Your point was what again?
I know that a lot of the first 4 visits came from people looking for TVs and Bluray players etc., but I bet a lot their numbers came from people looking for Apple products. They probably checked the Apple site last (or not at all) to see if they were offering discounts as well.
So why the effort on their part to open Microsoft stores?
Brand equity and consumer relations, not sales. In fact, a focus on sales* would without doubt create conflict between microsoft and OEMs, as Microsoft would necessarily have to play favorites.
Also, please note, i did not say that Microsoft doesn't do retail at all; in fact, they do, not only with B&M stores, but also online. I said they don't focus on it, which they don't.
Thank you, come again
* exception being Xbox, as that is their own product.
The stores aim to "improve the PC and Microsoft retail purchase experience for consumers worldwide and help consumers make more informed decisions about their PC and software purchases."
“There are tremendous opportunities ahead for Microsoft to create a world-class shopping experience for our customers,” Porter said.
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2009/feb09/02-12CVPRetailStoresPR.mspx
http://www.theverge.com/2011/11/24/2585015/microsoft-store-black-friday-2011-deals/in/2345586
Sales.
So why the effort on their part to open Microsoft stores?
I'd hardly count a dozen stores as an effort.
Thank you, come again
No way! Ever! I am happier on the greener pastures of OSX and Apple.
Also, it's pretty sad that Microsoft has to bribe people to get store traffic. The video tells it all. LOL
U-Village Microsoft Store Turns Out Huge Crowd (of Freeloaders) for Grand Opening
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/ar...t-huge-crowd-of-freeloaders-for-grand-opening
Brand equity and customer relations. Sure, the optimal goal is to sell windows -- but the stores - at least at this point - is nothing but showcasing.
Sometimes it's better not to even respond to some posts...you can't win, and if you seem to be winning the goal posts will be moved.