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The comparison also fails for the simple fact that Apple circa 2004 is not the Apple circa 2017

In 2004, Apple was a rather small, formerly unhip (and on its way to becoming hip) manufacturer of computers.

The Apple of 2017 is one of the world's most recognized brands with a history of mobile expertise.

Apple Watch had the marketing of a $500B corporation behind it. The iPod did not.



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