I have to ask though, apple's revenue was similar to about Q1 of 2009 I believe, and yet their profit this time isn't much more than last quarter, I think. What's with that?
What was just a whisper of doubt last summer is turning into full blown concern. For example, an over the top article about apple I read today was suggesting they may go the way of RIM. As much as I'D like to see that, that won't happen anytime soon realistically. But, considering apple's past when it comes to software and hardware innovations, it has a tendency to dry up. Look at their mac lineup, all they do year after year is either a) make it thinner/lighter, b) add a Retina display, or c) make the software look more suited for grandparents or new technology users in general. Leather stitching on a screen? This is disgusting. Reel to reel tape player for podcast playback? My dad used to pirate music with that, DECADES ago. Seeing as that's been the trend for apple, I do believe there is actual concern for the future of ios and related devices. It seems though, they're taking one of MANY pages out of Microsoft's latest design book and applying that poorly on ios; which ends up causing UI fragmentation within the software and is concerning considering apple is known for consistency. But nonetheless.
When I think of productivity and entertainment, I think of Microsoft. So far, there is literally nothing that is taking the wind away from Office right now, either the software, subscription service, or online apps. Windows is STILL the standard in the enterprise literally everywhere. The Xbox is still the console of choice and the most popular one for gaming. They're innovating and redesigning and making things more integrated with their products, which is VERY good. In the future with all their products tightly integrated, a Windows Phone would be more desirable in the enterprise in an already Windows based environment. An Xbox would be more desired if you use Windows and/or Windows Phone, let alone all the other products and services they offer that are getting better integrated.