That being said, it’s worth noting that the iPhone may be the number one phone in the world, but in terms of aggregate marketshare, Apple may never rise above third in terms of handset marketshare. This is a direct reflection of their focus on the quality of the product and experience, which leads them to avoid the high volume, low-to-negative margin end of the market.

However, you make a very good point. For example, the iPod is truly a business mystery. Everyone understands the entry of a luxury item ($300 MP3 Player) into a commoditized market where the average price of an MP3 player was under $80. But how did a market entry like that lead to 70%+ market share? That incredible fact led to a market dominance that then allowed the iTunes Store to grow & thrive, the iPhone, etc. Amazing set of wins, largely built on top of a very improbable (on the surface) success.

Who would be able to do a fundraiser like this for Michael Dell

http://www.nhwellnesscenters.com/stevejobs/

I wish the stories on this page were more specific but the email is well written and it sure is a unique way to honor Steve.

Well written.

Three of my favourite companies.

I have bought Apple’s products and BMW’s through eBay.

Steve Jobs really turned things around in Apple.

Question for ya – Do you know if there is any truth to the Ipod / fish tank story

Unfortunately, colorful commerce focused on the bright and shiny, when what was really needed was a focus on making the basics perfect: A spoon made of gold and layered with diamonds is nice form, but without the concaved portion of the spoon, there is no function.

That is where eBay eventually found itself, where fun and color were the focus, but it ignored the convenience and reliability factors that were just as (or even more so) important to customers.