Is it safe to say Apple now owns the digital convergence?

As much as I hate to say this, and as much as I hate Apple, and as much as I very strongly feel their computers are nothing more than homosexual accessories and toys for toddlers… I think it’s time to call the digital convergence as Apple’s property.

Sarah has the breakdown of the announcement where what once seemed a mere Walkman of the 21st century has evolved into a total market ownership of all digital things. They own the content distribution network (equivalent of owning newspapers, radio networks, TV stations), they own the devices (equivalent of making every single TV, Radio and printing press in USA), they own the support systems and now they also own the settop box, the best selling smartphone… they pretty much own it all.

I find all this pretty disappointing but the arguments against Apple are really starting to fall apart. They are producing the content people demand, they have a device for every budget and every lifestyle, they keep their products fresh and always evolving and it all seems like it’s done by a single guy that people just seem to love.

Will Microsoft, Creative and Sony throw in the towel?