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All posts tagged "walmart"


Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Apple Still Leads in Online Movie Sales: Walmart Challenging!

Posted by Michael Knutson in "Apple News" @ 11:00 PM

http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2...tm_campaign=rss

"The online movie business has been booming in recent years thanks to everyone and their mom either starting up their own services or signing contracts with the major players. Despite so many entrants into the market, Apple has still managed to retain its dominance when it comes to delivering feature-length films to customers, though it has lost some of its share of the consumer dollar over time."

Interesting that Walmart (in this article) is predicted to become a much bigger player in online movie sales. With Apple having 64.5 percent market share in 2010, followed by Microsoft at 17.9 percent, and Sony third at 7.2 percent, Walmart is currently lumped-in with the "other" group, sharing the remaining 10.4 percent. I guess that it makes sense, as Walmart isn't generally content to be anything but first wherever they compete. Maybe it's a reaction to being overtaken by Apple in music sales back in 2008, or maybe they sense an opportunity - as sales of physical media begin to dwindle. They haven't become the largest retailer on the planet by missing emerging trends. Anyone see a future for physical media?


Tuesday, December 9, 2008

4GB $99 iPhone Ain't Happenin'

Posted by Vincent Ferrari in "Apple iPhone & iPod Touch" @ 10:00 AM

http://www.macrumors.com/2008/12/08...seems-unlikely/

"The advertising shown only lists 8GB iPhones for sale at $197, without any hints of a cheaper model. The iPhone will go on sale at Wal-Mart beginning on December 28th."


Photo Credit: MacRumors

Well, so much for that. Walmart is going to be selling the iPhone, just not a $99 4GB version. I knew it was too good to be true which was why I posted so many disclaimers on it! Anyway, if this one pans out, you'll be able to get the iPhone in a few places now (not just Apple and AT&T retail stores like the original) and you might have a shot at grabbing one for Christmas which, from what I've heard, can be tricky.

Tags: walmart, 3g, iPhone

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