But they keep trying:
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2386588,00.asp>Apple can do what it does because it controls both the software and hardware. Most Microsoft hardware products fail. I don't think they want to be in the PC building business.
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>>Apple is a worse control freak, for sure. Apple has always been Microsoft's wet dream - it's only that they didn't know how to do it. Imitation as highest form of flattery etc.
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>>>Some companies are starting to fight back back
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>>It will be interesting to watch. I expect some sort of wider reaction from the market.
Regards. Al
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