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Options Trader: Wednesday Outlook [view article]
I hope the Godfather goes down in FLAMES - keep up the GREAT work Phil - wished I believed in you earlier.HH Reply
UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
"Research In Motion cut to underperform by NeedhamBy Michelle Donley
Last update: 9:46 a.m. EDT July 16, 2008"
says it all !!
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Marvell Tech: Color on RIMM Chatter [view article]
People... come on. The fact that RIM is dipping its toes in lower end markets, out of its traditional area of high-end devices means it's just doing what it takes to break into more consumer markets and diversify the product portfolio. It would make no sense for RIM to use a powerful MRVL processor in a lower end phone. Think of it like this: Freescale processor = Motorola RAZR type phone. MRVL's more powerful applications processors are required for RIM's PDA-like functions and numerous applications the platform supports. Only if RIM's whole product portfolio goes downmarket should investors be concerned here. I don't see that happening. The entry to lower end is most likely part of a brand building initiative. ReplyOptions Trader: Wednesday Outlook [view article]
yep. bought the RIMM 110 calls....even before reading this article. Let's hope it works out. ReplyMarvell Tech: Color on RIMM Chatter [view article]
I wonder how much this loss will affect MRVL's bottom line...profit growth, but it seems that there are better opportunities here with respect to RIMM's products coming in. Nevertheless, this definitely explains the drop in price from $17's to $14's...overdone it seems, as is the entire market nowadays. MRVL must be perfect in this market environment to raise its stock price appreciably. It will be interesting to see what happens to the stock price up to earnings report at the end of July. ReplyRose Street
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UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
Just for fun I added a survey on RIMM vs AAPL on my site. It's on the right hand side if you scroll down a bit. I have to believe the results will be at least as informative as those presented in the article... ReplyUBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
So many of the folks here and elsewhere on this site just don't seem to get it - listen carefully: iPhone is NOT a "smartphone" - it is the world's first mass-production hand-held mobile wireless computer, capiche?As for the "survey" - I personally KNOW more people who are going iPhone from Blackberry, or just not buying it because of iPhone (In fact, I am one of the latter) than they even surveyed. So much for that fatally flawed survey...
A few people here made some points that would be valid in other contexts, but which seemingly don't apply to Apple - they appear to be more "Teflon" than Reagan, and as one poster pointed out, even the flaws in iPhone appear to be ignored by its large and growing fan base.
(I consider them fairly minor, but then, I am one of those guys who can change the batteries not only in their computers, but in their watches -
and I am not even the best techie in my crowd...)
As to usage of Mac vs. Windows - User 226830 - wake up and smell the coffee, man. I am a recovering DOS and Windows user, and I cans see Windows is hemorrhaging customer base at a large rate - mainly due to their self-inflicted wound of Vista, which is the best thing they ever put out - from a Mac POV, because it is driving people our way like crazy! I had an engineer buddy, an old-time bread-board days guy (even older than me!) and he told me he was switching the other day. As he said; "I waited six years for THIS????!!!!") Aren't you reading the stories from around the country and around the world about people, governments, and businesses switching from Windows to Mac or Linux? Some entire COUNTRIES in Europe are switching! A major German publisher just gave Mac an order for 12,000 computers - it is scrapping its Windows systems.
Just as iPod and iTunes took over the digital download market, and also led people to Apple and Mac, iPhone is doing the same and bound to do more. I can easily visualize a time when Apple
regains its old place - as big dog in the field. It once held 55% or more of the market.
Windows day is over, as is RIMM's. (At least RIMM produced a quality product, which is more than DOS or Windows ever was...) MS better go back to creating decent software, and forget the OS field - it is DONE!
As to Toni - you seem to be twitting some people here with your odd posts. (?) While Apple's figures are indeed not what they SHOULD be, this is due to several factors external to their worth, including the fact that some investors don't know their arse from left field about electronics, programming, etc.
There is also the fact that as you may have noticed, there has been extreme volatility in the market of late (as well there should be!), and that included tech - even profitable, well-run, and well-capitalized firms such as Apple are getting hammered along with those who deserve it. (I also think there are some people and / or groups out there who are deliberately striving to drive the price down for their own agendas...)
However, you will notice that they were above 202 not so long ago. Unless this present economic situation descends into the maelstrom (all too likely!), Apple should rise again. Of course, if things get so bad they don't - we are all in deep kimchi... except for those of us smart enough to cover our tushes with a gold disaster fund...
For those smart and lucky enough to get in at 76 as I did, and who sold part of their holdings when they were way up there (ditto) - well I made enough to more than cover my original investment, and a modest profit. I am now playing with "house money" - something I advise everyone who is investing (or gambling - same-same) to do. But I am betting that short or long term, Apple will survive and thrive. If they don't - well, I imagine some of you have seen Soylent Green - coming to a neighborhood near you soon...
And BTW, Hammertime - I understand and deeply sympathize with your position re: AT&T - thank Verizon for thumbing their nose at it - they were offered first go. I have been holding out, but am now going to hold my nose instead. (BTW, in preliminary soundings I made recently, AT&T has gotten WAY better at customer service, and extended their holdings and area coverage extensively.)
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UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
Businesses care about productivity, dependability, and price. Especially in tough economic conditions. Does the Iphone make employees more productive? Perhaps... however the honus is on AAPL to unseat the champ. With such a huge potential market internationally and so much money being spent on RD RIM is still in the drivers seat. The stock haircut was to be expected but at some price RIMM becomes a bargain even if you imagine the worst case scenario.... it getting close at aroung 100 a share in my opinion...BTW for those interested google the Yellow Rose Street Beat or click on the website to the left. Many have told me the site is informative and it is fun... Reply
UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
Business people will not give up their crackberry for an iphone, lol.Thats like saying businesses would give up their window based computers for macs.
Just not going to happen Reply
UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
RIM is doomed. They want more for those than for iPhones. iPhone makes Blackberry look like a relic from the past--which it is.All you whiners harping about the battery--do you swap your own watch batteries? This is the extent of the difficulty. iPod is like jewelry, not like a transistor radio. The tool to do it yourself comes free with a new battery, unless you are clumbsy and afraid to do this yourself. (But you probably 'built' your own PeeCee, LOL.) Grow up, it keeps a charge all day, charges on your computer, etc... Don't you sleep at night or use a computer at all? You love changing batteries? Perhaps the problem is not with the device? Reply
Financials Down Market - Fast Money Recap (7/11/08) [view article]
i to like pde i think it is a great stock i will buy more pde on pull back i hold thousands of shares now finerman you have a good call go longthanks Reply
UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
Have you ever thought that corporate users (98%) of Blackberry owners are not going to wait inline on opening day?It's going to be evaluated and tetsed to see if it's a LOGICAL choice to upgrade as current BlackBerries need to be replaced.
The KEY Word is LOGICAL unlike your article. Reply
UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
User 216485, the two iPhone demerits you mention - no removable battery, no removable media - are actually legitimate flaws for some customers.But those flaws have nothing to do with Macs or PCs. Your post suggests that Mac owners score some magic means of swapping the iPhone battery and slipping in a memory card. They don't.
The iPhone works exactly the same - flaws and all - for people with Macs, Windows PCs, Linux boxen, abacuses, and/or refrigerators.
Unlike your computer, the iPhone also ships with lower-case letters. Give it a try! Reply
UBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
User 216485 - I have 6 Mac computers and I make my living with them. But I will never own an iphone as long it is married to ATT. Period. ReplyUBS Analyst: Survey Shows 3G iPhone Poses Little Threat to BlackBerry [view article]
and the Blackberry and other smartphones have been around how long? and the iPhone here only a year and already some Blackberry users are going iPhone...and i know Treo users going iPhone now... so in another year, when so many iPhone users are seen around town and in businesses, being very happy with their iPhones, what do you think will happen? still under 5%. i don't think so. it isn't that there isn't room for different products of the same type in a marketplace. but to ignore the mounting growth of the iPhone and potential buyers, is not understandable. it's here and it's happening. it's one story has a possible upside for the market...unlike financials. by the way, Apple has no debt and tons of $$$. Reply