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Apple Makes no Profit from iTunes

Posted by Cliff on from the loss-leader dept.

Some Beech writes: "The Register has an article about the lack of profit from iTunes. Also mentioned in a Seattle Times article dated 27th October, it seems Apple is relying on iTunes to drive iPod sales rather then being a profit centre on its own." Another reader pointed us to Apple's details from the Analyst Meeting.

2 of 451 comments (clear)

  1. Re:bullshit. by ScrewMaster · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    And that's why you use MP3, you don't rent the music you illegally copy it with licensure for as many computers, CDs and iPods as you can possibly afford.

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  2. Re:Theres an industry turn around for you by Moofie · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Wow, you mean the computer market might not be the same as the face-scraper market? What an amazing conclusion to draw. Do you have an MBA?

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