Remember when Microsoft focused on the consumer, or at least the end user with strictly PC based software - RE: Windows/Office? I do, and at that time, they ruled the world. I wonder if Microsoft’s diversification into all its other product lines over the years have hurt their ability to be great at any one of them? Apple is largely focused on the end-user (specifically the consumer) and their products are ground breaking, of high quality, incredibly intuitive and altogether cool.
I am afraid that if Microsoft continues to try to be all things to everyone and every company, their lack of focus will continue to erode the value they think they offer. I am sure, that Apple doesn’t mind Microsoft’s lack of focus for it has allowed them to dethrone them in terms of valuation. The numbers don’t lie.
