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Apple had lots of competition from companies with sophisticated, established, distribution networks, etc. Compaq, Dell, IBM, HP. Apple had to build the Apple Stores.

Also, the car companies have legacy issues handcuffing them. Unions, dealership agreements.

Not saying Tesla can replicate Apple, but Apple didn't have it easy.




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