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    Sinking Macintosh Sales a Serious Apple Problem: 10 Reasons Why

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      1Sinking Macintosh Sales a Serious Apple Problem: 10 Reasons Why

      0-Sinking Macintosh Sales a Serious Apple Problem: 10 Reasons Why

      By Don Reisinger

      2The iPad Is Cannibalizing MacBooks

      1-The iPad Is Cannibalizing MacBooks

      Apple has all but confirmed that the iPad is starting to eat away at the company’s MacBook sales. The 11-inch MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro are too similar to the high-end iPad, leaving little room for customers who might want to spend the extra cash for the notebook.

      3The Mac Pro Promises to Be Very, Very Expensive

      2-The Mac Pro Promises to Be Very, Very Expensive

      The Mac Pro will undoubtedly help boost Apple’s Mac revenue figures when it launches later this year, but given how powerful it promises to be, it’ll be quite expensive. Apple hasn’t announced pricing yet, but don’t be surprised if the device goes for several thousand dollars—and many customers ignore it.

      4Apple’s Focus Is on Mobile

      Apple's Focus Is on Mobile

      Judging by Apple’s conference call July 23, the company seems laser-focused on mobile. The company’s top executives concentrated nearly all their discussion with investors on the iPhone and iPad, realizing more than ever that those products are the key drivers of its growth. As for Macs? They’re just an afterthought.

      5Ultrabooks Are Starting to Gain Ground

      4-Ultrabooks Are Starting to Gain Ground

      Although Ultrabooks have been slow to gain widespread adoption, nearly all analysts, including those at IDC and Gartner, say that Ultrabooks should see increased sales in the next several quarters. The main reason for that is their expected reduction in price, which will only put more pressure on Apple’s MacBooks.

      6Customer Appetite Is Changing

      5-Customer Appetite Is Changing

      Today’s consumers aren’t what they were just a few years ago. At that time, it was a smart idea to buy an iPhone and a Mac, since they worked well together. And while that’s still true, nowadays, customers are finding that the smart idea might be to buy an iPad and get the best of both worlds. Plus, their desire to lug around a notebook is waning. Combine that with their growing distaste for desktops, and it’s clear to see why Apple is having some trouble with its Macs.

      7Macs Are a Costly Business

      6-Macs Are a Costly Business

      Apple should be deeply concerned about its ability to generate desirable margins on its Macs. Component costs are rising, and Apple’s competitors are putting more pressure than ever on prices. As Apple continues to get squeezed, expect the company’s financial performance to slip.

      8Sales Are Already on the Decline

      7-Sales Are Already on the Decline

      Apple saw a decline in Mac sales during the last quarter, and said that it expects the same in the next quarter. If sales are already on the decline, shouldn’t Apple be concerned?

      9Market Factors Don’t Bode Well for Apple

      8-Market Factors Don’t Bode Well for Apple

      Apple is in the middle of what could be a difficult time. Steve Jobs is gone, Samsung is gaining ground at a rapid rate in the mobile space, and Google continues to place pressure on it in mobile software. There’s even talk of Microsoft losing its footing in the operating system market. The market is changing, and that might not bode well for Apple or Macs.

      10The High Prices Might Not Be Sustainable

      9-The High Prices Might Not Be Sustainable

      Affordability and value are increasingly becoming a major selling point for consumers and enterprise users. For Apple, that’s an issue, since it charges quite a bit more for its Macs than others do for competing products. Customers are buying the iPad instead of a Mac partly because they can get more bang for the buck.

      11Combined Sales Are Down for the First Time

      10-Combined Sales Are Down for the First Time

      Analysts have been keeping a close eye on so-called “combined sales” in Apple’s financials. That’s the measure of people who buy Macs and iPads and use them together. According to those analysts, for the first time ever, combined sales dropped 12.8 percent in the last quarter from 21.1 million units to 18.4 million units.

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