When I saw the first iPod in 2004 I knew Apple was a buy. Did I buy it? Of course not. I would have had a 40 bagger. I'll never forget this. I am used to missing out on apple. That being said it is no excuse to miss out on another opportunity. I may miss Apple again, but I do not chase prices. If I miss it I miss it and I will move on to the next company.
no_eyes life is about moderation and balance. Watching TV to relax occasionally is a normal and healthy activity. Spending 100% of your energies trying to help people will wreck you and you won't end up helping anyone. Partaking in society, getting a job, helping the economy, and raising a family is the best charity work one can do. I don't watch TV often, but when I do I drink Dos Equies.
You are misquoting me. First I never said "If Apple takes off", I said "If Apple TV takes off." And where did you get the idea that I am waiting for a Spain or Italy crash as that is no where mentioned in any of my comments.
What I did say is that the fundamentals are solid and I want to go long Apple. "The price is right" does not mean waiting for a global sell-off. Please don't put words in other people's mouths.
MSFT is certainly not a failure, but it has had failed product launches. If you think Apple TV will blow everyones mind then go ahead and buy it. I am a conservative investor and tech is very trendy. It is not necessarily my play but for hedge funds and techies there is nothing wrong with playing it. I'd rather bet on rising energy demands and increased inflation. It's just a difference of styles. But thinking it is a guaranteed slam dunk is problematic.
No because I like the fundamentals and am hoping to go long when the price is right. I am not going to invest in the stock based on product hype until I see how it begins to develop in the market. I am willing to get in a tad later and pay a bit more if Apple TV takes off than risk getting in too early.
History does change. Believing that everything Apple touches turns to gold is dangerous. Dell, Microsoft, Hewlett Packard also seemed that way a long time ago and they learned the lesson of failure.
"This is because TVs are slowly becoming commoditized, as tons of companies join the fray"
Great line. This may make it difficult for Apple's sales. Essentially as long as a TV presents a good picture, the average consumer only cares about size, sound and quality. They then look for the lowest price that satisfies those criteria. Branding is not so crucial. If Apple TV is too pricey it will cause problems.
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Outsider22 you make great points and I agree. I have no problem with people buying Apple at this price. Companies like Microsoft haven't done much in the last 10 years and people still continue to load up on them due to their cash hoard and dividends. Even if Apple turns up like this it still may not be a bad deal.
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BTNelson33 great reply. Apple is certainly a great company with great fundamentals and a prospective future. When the price is right it will be an attractive opportunity.
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Thanks Canary for the reply. I try to stay away from black and white thinking as much as possible, and if I feel 100% on a trade I usually don't do it because it means I am not thinking straight. If there is one stock that has a risk of emotional attachment, Apple is a leading candidate. I think people would do good to force themselves to make a list of Apple risks, even if their outlook is extremely bullish.
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Good point Dean. I actually know a company that is making education apps specifically for the iPad and have seen them being used in the classroom while working in NYC schools in the Bronx. While I do feel Apple will continue to grab market share I think it will take more time than I originally assumed due to high costs of the computers. If Apple can bring those prices down the reward of increased market share will offset the loss of net profit for the computers in my opinion.
Apple TV: To Infinity And Beyond [View article]
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What I did say is that the fundamentals are solid and I want to go long Apple. "The price is right" does not mean waiting for a global sell-off.
Please don't put words in other people's mouths.
Apple TV: To Infinity And Beyond [View article]
Apple TV: To Infinity And Beyond [View article]
Apple TV: To Infinity And Beyond [View article]
Apple TV: To Infinity And Beyond [View article]
Apple TV: To Infinity And Beyond [View article]
Great line. This may make it difficult for Apple's sales. Essentially as long as a TV presents a good picture, the average consumer only cares about size, sound and quality. They then look for the lowest price that satisfies those criteria. Branding is not so crucial. If Apple TV is too pricey it will cause problems.
10-K Drill-Down: Researching Potential Risks To Apple [View article]
10-K Drill-Down: Researching Potential Risks To Apple [View article]
10-K Drill-Down: Researching Potential Risks To Apple [View article]
10-K Drill-Down: Researching Potential Risks To Apple [View article]
10-K Drill-Down: Researching Potential Risks To Apple [View article]
10-K Drill-Down: Researching Potential Risks To Apple [View article]
10-K Drill-Down: Researching Potential Risks To Apple [View article]