Apple Inc. Message Board

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Technology Stocks : Apple Inc.

AAPL 278.28

+0.1%

Dec 12 9:30 AM EST

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next

To: Dorine Essey who wrote (8663)	2/20/1998 8:49:00 AM
From: Phillip C. Lee	Read Replies (1) of 213176

Dorine, Japan is a very important overseas market for Apple, which accounts for about 15% of the overall income. The people there are loyal to Apple due to Apple's quality and up-to-date hardware/software and Japanese culture. Apple Japan is successful in its localization. With Japanese trade surplus with every country in the world, they have enough money to lift Apple up via buying more high-end G3's. I am personally optimistic about this quarter's outcome from Japan's sales figures, particularly in G3's series partly due to Japanese economic stimulus package provided by its government. Of course, Microsoft realizes the situation of Apple's current status in Japan and tries to share Apple's success to boost its sales in that area. But, Apple also benefits from Microsoft's involvement due to Microsoft's popularity. Actually, I couldn't think of any significant large companies being Microsoft's alliance but Intel. Being a partner of Microsoft and not making waves to against it, Apple is taking seriously about this relationship, same as Microsoft. I like to see this trend continue. Phil

Report TOU Violation

Share This Post

Public Reply Prvt Reply Mark as Last Read File

Previous 10 Next 10 Previous Next