want to upgrade to take advantage of the newer OS versions. Sales haven't crashed, they have leveled out for one quarter. Yes, sales are lower than what they reported from the Christmas quarter, that happens to all retail companies.
Competition is always a problem, but if Samsung and Amazon create quality products, they will have the same turnover problem Apple has always had. Tablets have a lower saturation point than PCs. It was easier for Apple to reach market saturation because they were the first big thing in the tablet market.
Apple's design department is still top dog. They still have the ability to pull a rabbit out of its hat. Interchangeable lenses for iPhone and iPad are a possibility. That will add value for everyone involved, especially if there is an electronic connection between camera and lens. We are already seeing movies being filmed using iPhones and interchangeable lenses. This was filmed on an iPhone. http://vimeo.com/31013938
Every product has its day, Apple understands that. They know market saturation means stagnant revenue growth. Again, Apple's design team has always been the big mover/savior for Apple. They seem to understand that what is important is not what is on the shelves, but what is in the pipeline. iMac saturated the market, when others copied, Apple moved on. iPod saturated the market, when others copied, Apple moved on. Now the same thing is happening to the iPad.
Apple is not a one trick pony, they have shown that time and time again. Apple has always forced competitors to play catch up, then once the competition show signs of catching up, Apple changes the game.
Can Apple do this forever, I doubt it.
BTW, Leica has adopted the aluminum unibody you see on MacBooks.
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