For almost 20 years, Microsoft has pioneered the development of tablet devices (such as the iPad) and boasts the world's best operating system and applications. Give five reasons why Microsoft hasn't been as successful as Apple. Most observers believe Microsoft's 118,584 employees are comparable to Apple's.

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For almost 20 years, Microsoft has pioneered the development of tablet devices (such as the iPad) and boasts the world's best operating system and applications. Give five reasons why Microsoft hasn't been as successful as Apple. Most observers believe Microsoft's 118,584 employees are comparable to Apple's.

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