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Jul 11, 09 - 10:32 am Comment from: macaholic

Again with the netbooks?
Oh brother!!

Jul 11, 09 - 11:06 am Comment from: disposableidentity

Netbooks indicate an important trend. The public dosen't really want a netbook, but that is all a lot of them are finding for sale right now. Most likely the netbook "demand" will ultimately be met by three distinct products. A full-function but ultra slim notebook (think of what the Air could become), a mobile phone/iPod device (really the iPhone has nailed this one), and a third form-factor that I can't picture yet, but probably a larger iPod/tablet (something a little more usable than an iPod for browsing the web and watching tv/video for the 90 percent of the population that dosen't really need, or want a "home computer".

I don't see the iPhone ever being a free give-away with a service contract. That would dilute the Apple brand and make it seem like another commodity product. That's not what Apple is about.

Jul 11, 09 - 12:40 pm Comment from: Arnold Ziffel

Speaking of iPhones, I love my new 3GS after having a 2G for the past two years. The increase in speed is immediately noticeable, and I am liking the metal volume and ring/silent switches better than the 2G's plastic ones. For some reason, it's easier to feel them and become oriented. Perhaps it's because metal is more conductive of heat than plastic. Regardless the reason, I like them better than the original controls.

I use a Griffin's Wave case, which is my favorite after trying others the past two years. The Griffin is strong, light, and highly tactile...not as much as a rubber case but enough to make it grippable.

Apple is well-positioned for continued success- no debt, tons of cash sitting in their banks, well-oiled manufacturing/supply processes in place, and fantastic products.

Go AAPL!

Jul 11, 09 - 01:11 pm Comment from: ElderNorm

Any analyist that spouts numbers, number, numbers (ie market share) is an idiot. Period

Its like they only know one kind of math. And we are seeing how well companies like HP and Dell are doing right now that focus on market share vs profit.....

Apple will do great but the share price is open for debate since its controlled by market drivers not related to company quality (greedy analyst and brokers that make money by panic buying and selling not by long term investments. )

PS, just look at Apple share over a two year period vs hourly. Period.

en

Long term buyer. even bought a few shares at 82..

@random

I think you will find the iPhone is already ready free on certain contracts 3G & 3GS

http://shop.o2.co.uk/promo/iphoneindex/Pay_Monthly/3G_S

but I may be not in the US yet

Jul 11, 09 - 04:39 pm Comment from: silverhawk

Should the iPhone be counted as a cell phone, against give away Nokia phones, or as a smart phone?

This blogger (not an analyst) says, "They’ve sold 10 to 20 million in the last year."
Why such a range in the numeric spread. Isn't this a published number that can be researched. He's just spouting and MDN has printed it, thereby giving him some hits this week. 10-20 million what a beansprout head.

@random,

in Germany you can get a 16 GB iPhone 3GS for €1 Euro (about $1.39 at today's exchange rate). That's a helluva lot closer to free than $99.

With 2-year contract, of course.

iPhone 3Gs is available off contract via Apple and on contract form 5 carriers here in Oz 8-) Choice!

In short term, Apple will never decline.
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