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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.

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  1. Theres an industry turn around for you by CokeJunky · · Score: 5, Interesting

    It strikes me that this is a rare version of the hardware/software business model.

    Normally, companies will take a loss on the hardware (i.e. x-box, nintendo, etc) and make up the loss on software..

    Oh well, whatever works for them.

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