Apple Computer, Inc. - AAPL- Profile

Apple Inc. Formerly known as Apple Computer, Inc.. The Group's principal activities are to design, manufacture and market personal computers and related software, peripherals and personal computing and communicating solutions. It offers a range of personal computing products including desktop and notebook personal computers, related devices and peripherals, networking and connectivity products and various third-party hardware products. The Group also designs, develops and markets a line of portable digital music players along with related accessories and services, including the online sale of third-party audio and video products. The customers of the Group include educators, creative professionals, consumer and business markets. The Group sells its products through its online stores, direct sales force, third-party wholesalers and resellers and its own retail stores. It has its operations in the United States, Europe, Japan and Asia Pacific. As on 31-Jan-2007, the Group operated 170 stores. iPod acctd for 40% of fis 2006 revs; Macintosh, 38%; Other music related pdts, 10%; Software, 7% & Peripherals & Hardware, 5%