One of the greatest things that has come out of Apple is the fanbase. They are loyal and that is rubbing off on others. Apple have done a great job in people having connection between smart phone = iphone, table = ipad, mp3 player = ipod.
Even when there are greater products out there, especially in smart phones, some of the ones about to hit the shelf have great specs, unfortunately the day new iphone hits the shelves they'll be swept up and these great phones will go floating by.
I hope not though as I said some of the new products coming out look fantastic and I am waiting for them.
Like I said apple have done a great job making i-whatevers fashion icons. You're not cool if you dont have an iphone. You're not up to date if you aren't tweeting off an iphone.
Brilliant business. Unlucky for those that have some good products.