Apple lost the computer wars long before PPC ran its
course, so they
turned into what Sony was in the 80's and 90's (an electronics company
that was cool). Thing is what kids find cool today is what the generation
after that will find old, so Apple will not be around forever (anybody use
a walkman anymore?).
I respectfully disagree with you
- Sony still makes great sound devices. Of course, iPod took the world
by storm.
- Sony makes one of the greatest videogame devices of all times. PS1 was
a huge success, PS2 IS a huge success (it still sells by the truckloads in
Brazil) and PS3 will be a huge success for years to come. Believe me.
- Sony makes some of the greatest televisions around. What beat the Wega
line? Have you compared side-by-side a wega LCD panel and a common
plasma/lcd?
- Sony STILL makes beauful computers. The vaio line is expensive, but
beautiful. I've seen one OLED device that made me think about selling an
organ.
- Sony is STILL a force in professional video.
So...I don't believe that sony is a cool company. I do like their
products, although the difference between them and the rest got smaller.