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To: HerbVic who wrote (70733)11/4/2007 6:36:49 PM
From: inaflash  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 213177
 
Ran across a link to this while cleaning off my HD getting ready for a new iMac. It was a little off the mark, but interestingly prophetic.

Message 9389424

Remember what it was like before there were Apple Retail Stores managed by Apple? When we were at the mercy of Sears, Best Buy, CompUSA and Circuit City? What a difference a decade makes!

Interesting history. Another success arises from the ashes of failure. I'm a believer that some of Apple's biggest failures were necessary and helpful to reach where they are now. In this particular example, I'd point back to the failure of Newton. Quite a few lessons were learned from that venture, and there is still an argument to be made that Newton has helped lead to financial success.

In this specific example: NewtonSource!

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To: HerbVic who wrote (70733)11/4/2007 10:58:18 PM
From: Cogito  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 213177
 
HV -

That was truly prescient. I like those ideas about the service centers within the store, too.

The franchise idea was interesting, too, though think Apple has benefitted by keeping all the profits to themselves.

- Allen