Apple is the company of this generation. It will help retire many people and/or provide money for their family and children's education.
When I go to restaurants or places now, I casually glance to see what phone people are using. It's not important but it re-affirms my belief about Apple growth with my own eyes. Its one to believe analysts and its another to see more and more people use Apple products.
All I know for myself (and not anyone else) is that if I am switching to Apple, a country in Hell probably froze over
. I am very sticky to good products and I am still part of the RIMM sinking ship. But loyalty leads to casualties and its time to cut the losses. Apple has value and will continue to grow/infect (depends on how people see it) to new consumers.