Founder of EA Says Apple is Peaking, Will Decline

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Posted August 3, 2011 at 5:45pm by iClarified

Trip Hawkins, founder of EA, believes that Apple is peaking and will experience a decline soon, according to comments made to Edge.

"If you look at any institution in history – look at the Roman Empire – anything in history, and what it looks like when it's peaking. Look at Apple, and how can you say it's not peaking? The CEO is still alive, let's start there. They invented this tablet thing that's going to be really big. They've done really well by reinventing the phone. They breathed new life into the Mac. They've got this super-high marketing. All these things are about as good as they ever can be – how much better can it really get?" Hawkins asked Edge.

"The thing is, it may take another year or two before it starts to decline, but it has to – everything does. Everything revolves so much around Steve, and no matter how good his lieutenants are, they're not Steve. None of us is going to live forever, though I hope he lives for a really long time," he added.

You can read Edge's full interview with Hawkins at the link below...

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samK - August 3, 2011 at 11:24pm

the old provides knowledge while the young provides talent. win. comex is a great example.

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nir-hus - August 3, 2011 at 7:01pm

This is nonsense, I believe it's only the beginning. Improving the TV experience is next. Next big thing will be the television set following the phones revolution. Prior to the iphone all of the cellular phones were a hodgepodge of different companies providing mediocar experience and feture control. Then sky is the limit...iOS in your toaster, fridge,...Nir Hus www.nirhus.com

iDood - August 3, 2011 at 6:57pm

Everything is bound to go down once someone or something is up there. That is the facts of life. When there is beginning, the end is there as well.

Nobo1 - August 3, 2011 at 6:30pm

And EA won't decline..... However I do believe there is something there... How long can apple sustain this momentum.?