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I know that more and more people have caught on to Apple products, and they are growing in popularity in South Africa, but I had no idea as to exactly how popular the iPad in particular had become in South Africa. I recently read a transcript of a business show, broadcast on SAFM, and which can be read at www.moneyweb.co.za.
The interview was with the Chief Executive of the FirstRand Bank and basically he advised that via FNB they have become the biggest reseller of iPads in South Africa. FNB is alone selling between 35 000 to 40 000 iPads a month in South Africa! In other words, just one company, in this case rather unusually a Bank, is selling 35 000 iPads! It obviously means many years of booming profits for Apple whose iPad apparently counts for 89% of all tablet traffic, meaning that the other tablets are not really competing terribly well with it.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Monday 17-Sep-12
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Sarah said:
on Thursday 20-Sep-12 08:01 AM
I must agree with Angelique apple is a good brand but way to expensive for most people these days. Samsung Galaxy 3 is a big competitor it is so user friendly.
Lourien said:
on Tuesday 18-Sep-12 09:43 AM
The iPad is a Very Fancy and Stylish Gadget people love to use at a local coffee shop and even at board room meetings... It’s just so easy to use, it doesn’t matter where you go technology is seen as an accessory...
Angelique said:
on Monday 17-Sep-12 12:28 PM
I think the samsung galaxy tab is definitely direct competition - especially since in most countries they are trying to say they copied them and there are various law suits resulting to it. I think Samsung is their competition - if they werent then they wouldn't be getting sued! I still think apple is a great brand but still far too expensive for my liking!
Brumilde said:
on Monday 17-Sep-12 12:18 PM
I think we are still going to get a lot more from apple then they have now.
Liesl said:
on Monday 17-Sep-12 11:59 AM
We all depend greatly on technology, this just proves once again how must we do lean on technology in our daily lives
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
