Apple will never be #1

Today Apple released revision 3 of their Remote Desktop software. The software allows users to manage up to 10 machines, but comes at the steep retail price of $299. While management of unlimited systems comes at a whopping $499.

The software, revised, to make it compatible with the world wide talked about dual booter OS that came out with the acquisitions of chips from Intel. The new software also comes with improve software distribution, asset management and remote assistance.

However, what Apple still fails to see is that Microsoft users get the same software built in with the OS. If you bundle software together, you can charge a steeper price, but the consumers still feel like they're getting a lot of value for their money.

The bottom line is that if you want to stay competitive in a consumer market you have to cater to, who else, the consumer. People want to get the most bang for their buck. Apple will never dominate the PC market charging such ridiculous prices for their software and their PCs, no matter how much more stable their OS runs.