Apple's market share in the US has broken the 20 per cent market for the first time in its history as it continues to reap the rewards of Mac sell-through from its iPod and iPhone businesses. That's according to Piper Jaffray's chief Apple analyst, Gene Munster.Muster said in his latest investment note that he believes Apple Mac's now account for 21 per cent in the US consumer market, adding that he expects it to continue to grow for the foreseeable future.
He also noted that it isn't just in the US that Apple is breaking new ground, with him saying he believes Apple has broken the ten per cent barrier in worldwide for the first time too.
Munster cited the change in Apple's prospects came after it shifted to Intel-based Macs with sales increasing by 37 per cent during the first year – more double the PC industry's average growth rate of 15 per cent.
He also confirm the belief that Macs are more expensive than equivalent PCs. However, he said that while consumers often believe they are around 20 to 30 per cent more expensive, they are actually more often 16 per cent more expensive for desktops and just nine per cent for laptops.
Advertisement
Related Stories
- Apple tries to ban the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Feb 13th 2012 at 5:26AM
- iPad 3 coming in March, report Feb 10th 2012 at 7:48AM
- Apple sued for use of the word iPad Feb 8th 2012 at 11:14AM
- Consumer caution returns as the Christmas holiday ends Feb 7th 2012 at 1:55PM
- Apple ordered to cease iPhone and iPad sales in Germany Feb 3rd 2012 at 3:05PM
- The US and China are responsible for 40 per cent of global hacks Feb 2nd 2012 at 6:37AM
- Apple OS X updates released Feb 2nd 2012 at 5:44AM
- Apple event changes name to Appule Feb 1st 2012 at 11:14AM
- Apple hires former CEO of Dixons Feb 1st 2012 at 10:31AM
- Apple now world's biggest 'PC' maker? Feb 1st 2012 at 8:11AM
Follow Follow this article if you would like to receive notifications of updates.
Add a new comment
You need to be logged in to post comments. If you do not have an account then please register.
Comments
0 comments
There are no comments yet, be the first to add one!