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Originally Posted by Redlemon
How so? Willravel, I'm sure, will fill in the details, but back when Apple allowed clones, the company almost went under. Not fighting this clone will hurt their bottom line. Fighting this clone may make them look like dicks. I don't see a benefit to Apple either way.
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Well the way I see it, this is very different than the cloning mid-90's. This Apple didn't allow. So, if they turn out like crap the result is that Apple's have unmatchable quality. If they are great, it will open an opportunity to bring the Apple experience to a much larger audience, and in doing so, increase their sales of mac software and peripherals.
There are arguments to the contrary, as well. Like if these are solid products, I'd imagine Apple might lose some sales off the bat. However, will this do anything other than force Apple to finally increase support to the mid range/upgradeable pc market.
I don't know. I'm no analyst, but I see Apple being in a lot more places if people start giving them a run for their money.