Sales is a business discussion which is rarely relevant in a Technical discussion.
An example being resource needs between iOS and Android. Where would sales data fit into that discussion?
Answer: it doesn't.
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Sales is a business discussion which is rarely relevant in a Technical discussion.
An example being resource needs between iOS and Android. Where would sales data fit into that discussion?
Answer: it doesn't.
Exactly.
Just like nobody ever points to Google's superior market share when discussing all of Google's problems. Nobody cares about that when discussing how to improve user experience.
You've worked very hard to trash the highly useful display, however you've also revealed that you're guessing. With no experience, but a burning desire to act like an expert, you've failed.Apple submitted the patent in 2011 or 2012, well before Samsung launched their first curved display...
Btw it's not the curved display itself the gimmick pointless feature. It's the way Samsung implemented it.
Useless. You could do the same on a flat display.
On the contrary images on the curved edges are unnecessarily distorted. But, hey, it has a curved display ! Cool .... and useless.
Those of us who have this model have been pleasantly surprised at the speed and efficiency Samsung has engineered into the design.
While you and Apple pontificate and waste time talking... Samsung is _innovating_ which in retrospect is what makes Apple devotees nervous.
I guess I'm not a devotee, then. To be greedy, and self focused, I more than welcome good Samsung products. Good competition helps force Apple to make even better iOS devices. And that benefits me.
Yeah I think customer support is big. It's all in what people value. I know there's plenty of good options with new tech out there. But there's a wide gap overall imo between Apple and the rest in terms of after sales service and support. It drives not only sales but maintains retention.
For all the talk of Apple supposedly needing to step up its products the competition has a long way to go to compete with Apple on support.
The integration of all Apple devices just locks me into this ecosystem.I got a deal on an Apple Watch and it's turned out to be highly useful for calls on the go,iMessage and health feature sync with iPhone.My battery life and the animation speeds are in tatters all over the place but looking at this integration doesn't make me want to move to the other side of the field
I'm always trying to make sure my large portfolio of Apple stock maintains a certain level of yoy growth.
From an unbiased standpoint the best long term stock to invest in is Alphabet,the new kid on the block.Apple's now the IBM and Microsoft of the tech world with declining sales and a cash cow product.If what you are after are "stars" and not cash cows then the best bet is Alphabet as it's fast,agile and innovative and all set to beat Apple's market Cap.Lets be real here,there's only ONE product Apple is based on AKA the iPhone whose sales are declining .All other sales are complete crap
I haven't seen any evidence to suggest what you are saying here is remotely truthful. Apple have never been market leaders in sales of computers and the iPhone is reported selling as well as ever. The mind boggles.
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[doublepost=1459258898][/doublepost]Another. This is not going unnoticed.
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[doublepost=1459258898][/doublepost]Another. This is not going unnoticed.
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Outside of physical stores, which I never used when I owned an Apple device (I hate the crowds there), Google support has been amazing for me. On par with Apple.
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It's fine, I had a bunch way before the stock split....Apple and I will survive.
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Apple is doomed, how original.
A real investor cares about growth and innovation in the company he invests in.If all you care about is survival yes the AAPL stock is good
maybe you can help us "fledgling" investors by designing a custom tech portfolio and listing the securities and the weightings.
Is that for only nexus devices or does google give after sales support for all the android oems as well? And physical stores are a big deal imo. Those stores are a big reason Apple support is as good as it is overall. Hence the crowds u see there.
Samsung can certainly learn a thing or two from Apple stores and their customer service. Fortunately, I've never had to deal with Samsung CS. Can't speak on that front.
But Samsung should really begin selling their flagship devices unlocked in their NYC stores. Still a mystery why they don't. My guess? Carrier agreements/contracts, which is another area for them to grow -- updates and carrier influenced bloat should really be addressed in their next contract writeup.
But Samsung should really begin selling their flagship devices unlocked in their NYC stores. Still a mystery why they don't. My guess? Carrier agreements/contracts, which is another area for them to grow -- updates and carrier influenced bloat should really be addressed in their next contract writeup.
Anything purchased directly via Google Store. Mostly Nexus devices, but Google Cast, Pixel C, Chromebooks, etc. But not any OEM running android, no. Mostly the reason I gave up on Samsung. I can't stand dealing with carriers or OEMs directly. Perhaps Samsung has better support now, but in the past, it was very painful. That is across the board too...Televisions, Appliances, etc.
I will take it a step further and say they should use the space they have in the BB stores for warranty and repairs. How hard would it be to ramp that up? They already have the space and a person onsite. Maybe another person and some infrastructure. But it could be done relatively on the cheap. There must something in their contract with BB that prevents this....
Not going to happen. It would compete with "Geek Squad".
That is a good point. But do they repair phones? I can understand that POV for other appliances. But not mobile phones or tablets.
If that's still true of Samsung CS, then I'm glad I go through T-Mobile. T-Mobile CS is generally terrific, both in store and over the phone. And because I'm a familiar face and friendly to the T-Mobile manager at the one near my work, they are extra friendly and helpful to me. I treat them with respect and don't abuse their courtesy. Sounds like it'd be hard for Samsung to match this sort of CS.
Speaking generally, T-mobile really has been terrific. Great plans and prices. Good coverage. Great CS. Light on the bloat. Reasonable with security and software updates. And AMAZING promotions in conjunction with Samsung.
T-Mobile + Samsung = great overall experience. It ain't no match for the many available Apple Stores and their CS, but it's great enough.
And to be perfectly honest, Apple CS in the past year or so has been monstrously difficult and frustrating. Had to take Macbooks and Thunderbolt Display to them multiple times before resolution, and each experience included long wait times and difficult scheduling. Going through the process, especially multiple times, was a huge pain.
That's why I was glad to read Apple plans on retooling how their Genius appointments work. It's seriously overcrowded to an obscene degree.
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Also a good point. But I know for a fact that Best Buy no longer offers their Best Buy warranty (is it all Geek Squad?) to Apple products anymore. The Best Buy rep recently told me that all Apple products simply have AppleCare. Just like buying from the Apple store. So, that's sort of interesting.
Who knows what Samsung can work out with Best Buy. But you're right, Geek Squad would be an obstacle.
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We can compare and contrast the after sale service of the various Android OEM but none hold a candle to Apple in that regard. I do acknowledge that the employees are smarmy and the stores are packed but at least there are stores and Apple has a generous return/exchange policy.
Agreed! I have had great experiences with customer service at Apple stores.The lines are long and the geniuses....are well not that. But i can get a resolution in one location.
If you want the iPhone model in the Android world,then there is no substitute for Google Nexus.Outstanding customer support and you get official TIMELY updates just like iPhones for 4 years and unofficially even beyond that.There are custom Marshmallow ROMs for the Galaxy Nexus which is 5 years old!Its pretty unfortunate that the Nexus displays are still inferior to the Samsung Galaxy S series in display quality