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Apple Surpases Microsoft in Quarterly Revenue

Apple Surpases Microsoft in Quarterly Revenue

Posted October 28, 2010 at 6:04pm by iClarified
Apple has surpassed Microsoft in quarterly revenue for the first time in nearly 15 years. Today Microsoft reported revenue of $16.20 billion for the third calendar quarter of 2010. That is $4 billion less that Apple's $20.34 billion quarter announced last week.

While Microsoft is still generating more profit due to its focus on software, this is quite an accomplishment for the company.

[via MacRumors]



Apple Surpases Microsoft in Quarterly Revenue
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Lomisz
Lomisz - October 29, 2010 at 6:24am
This is a stupid comparison. MS sells mainly software on CDs which cost 1 cent to produce. apple maked hardware which cost hundreds of dollars to produce so its profits are a lot less!
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Nt02
Nt02 - October 28, 2010 at 6:28pm
BTW, that chart still seems to indicate M$ did better. Not good at graphing, are we? Maybe focus on that period Apple surpasses M$.
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anon
anon - October 28, 2010 at 11:02pm
isn't it ironic people use the term "M$" when Apple merchandise and computers are TONS more expensive. Oh and apparently they're generating higher revenue. Also that and MS doesn't make computers or stupid electronics (aside from the Zune)...you're comparing apples (HAR) to oranges. oh you fanboys ;D
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pmykal
pmykal - October 29, 2010 at 3:25am
No M$ just makes Expen$$ive Buggy Software.
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Nt02
Nt02 - October 28, 2010 at 6:27pm
Down with Microsoft! Time for them to disappear into the abyss!
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