Um dude, I recommend that you take a marketing course. Just because they are in ... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

slantyyz on July 12, 2010 | parent | context | favorite | on: Out Of Nowhere, The iPad Has A Real Competitor

Um dude, I recommend that you take a marketing course.

Just because they are in the same larger market doesn't mean that two products are "real" or "direct" competition.

Do you think BMW considers a person who buys a Corolla (and can't otherwise afford a 3-series) a lost customer?

Symmetry on July 12, 2010 [–]

If BMW was the only car brand out there, then yes the emergence of the Corolla would actually represent new competition.

slantyyz on July 12, 2010 | [–]

While they may be the most successful to date, but Apple isn't the first or only company to release a tablet style of device.

That's not counting the pre-announced devices from every one else.

Join us for AI Startup School this June 16-17 in San Francisco!
Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact