Apple, a monopoly?

The term monopoly (from Greek monos , alone or single + polein , to sell) can bear 2 meanings. This is the one to be highlighted.

"In Economics, monopoly (also "Pure monopoly") exists when a specific individual or enterprise has sufficient control over a particular product or service to determine significantly the terms on which other individuals shall have access to it. [1] Monopolies are thus characterized by a lack of economic competition for the good or service that they provide and a lack of viable substitute goods. [2] Alternatively (a modern and less common usage), it may be used as a verb or adjective to refer to the process (see Monopolism) by which a firm gains persistently greater market share than what is expected under perfect competition. The latter usage of the term is invoked in the theory of monopolistic competition."

--Source: Wikipedia

I was reading up an article on Cnet. For you people out there, Cnet is the one-stop place for you to get reviews of most tech goodies. I always make an effort to pass by there to do some research or just to waste my afternoons, drooling about the PS3. Give it a try, I find their reviews really helpful!

As I was saying, I was reading an article about Apple making a game console! WHOA! That is something new! Apple is the leading tech-company, that's how I catogerize them, that speciallizes in our technology needs. From iMacs, to iPhones and to the TV, I won't be surprised that they will arter the gaming industry.

Why? Firstly, we know that Apple is trying to be a standard of its own. Beautifully crafted computers that seems to be a work of art than a daily neccessity. But maybe, this could be a marketting campaign. I mean, c'mon. Who will not stare at the uniqueness of its beauty? Just like the girl next door. DROOLING LIAO. And as the world gets flooded with this acid, other companies have stepped up to the artistic plate. Look at Sony, Dell and HP. Apple has disticntly launcehed themselves as a leader, a standard. So before you know it, an Apple will not be just a fruit but rather a standard like ISO. [Haha! It'll be hilarious!]

A leader in everything. Hmm? But also, they want to be the ALL IN ONE kinda-guy. Just like a perfect date or something. Apple has been pioneers of AIOs like the iMac and since the debut of the iPhone a.k.a iPod Touch, Video, phone, internet tablet and maybe we can give the GPS title too. Hey, Google Maps is still better than that self talking computer. Sigh. Mighty journalist of techies call them convergence devices. Just one thing to do ALL YOUR STUFF. How cool is that?

And of course, since money is on our mind, the gaming industry is sure a place to make big bucks. After GTA 4 gave Rockstar 500 million bucks in the first week, why not take the chance?

Well, I don't care. In the life of a techie, you will get buyer's regret. No matter what. That PS3 you bought last year cost you $800. But it justs cost $700 with 3 games and 2 controllers. [Can't wait for the PS3 man...] A tip for you, buy that thing for a reason. I plan to buy a PS3 to distract myself from the distractions.