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Amazon: A Kindle Under Every Tree?

Even though I don't think it'll be used much, after I by it, I'm intrigued by the Kindle and I'm hoping they'll drop the price under $200 this Christmas.

Is Nintendo the Apple of Steve Jobs' Eye?

Nice dreaming, this is not in the realm of possibilities. Apple's next move will be in automotive user interface. As Microsoft has partnered with Ford, Apple needs to partner with Toyota to develop a superior experience for the driver.

Garmin Plans to Launch Android Phone

Not sure how this will benefit them. But again how does google make money off it's navigation service. If they've found a way, maybe Garmin can do the same and offer a superior navigation service.

The Problem with iPhone Killers

Remember Apple has a ton of ipoders to conver to iPhones. Any new competing device (aka Palm Pre) can't give assurance that they'll be able to access their music. Fortunately for Blackberry and others iTunes compatibility isn't a must for everyone for now.

Motorola Droid: A Promising iPhone Challenger

Having a standard screen size and UI, makes it easier to develop a great looking app. Don't expect any variation there from Apple. If you research ATT stores you'll discover sale of iPhone is increasing, not decelerating. So expect Apple to have a blow-out next quarter.

Also I'm expecting Apple to collaborate with one of the car makers to create a UI experience to access GPS, music, climate controls, internet in the car and all the new safety technology being incorporated into cars. Who better to come up with the UI to unify it all.

Having said that I don't own any Apple and at this price am not interested in buying. Too much of their current success is riding on the iPhone, and if something negative happens (like phones catching on fire), kaboom goes your investment.

My Options Play on Apple

I don't own any Apple Shares and I bought a iPhone 3GS and returned it after 20 days, because I liked my Blackberry better for mail and phone. However most people are buying the iPhone. When I spoke to the rep at the ATT store on Monday, he said most people were buying iPhones and Blackberry sales were down.

Blackberry needs to step up its browser and app game, to increase its appeal. The new Blackberry Bold 9700 is won't be enough, it's too incremental, and will only appeal to the corporate crowd.

Verizon's Droid Is the Real Deal

It's all about the apps. Any phone can place a call, handle blue tooth and access voicemail, but what are the killer apps to create the demand. Hardware alone won't do it.

The Real Deal with Ken Lewis

I'm very ahppy to see Ken Lewis sent out the door. I would like to see these too big to fail banks spilt-up so they're no longer too big to fail. I'd like to limit concentration of bank presence to no more than 25% per region. Also State Income income loans should not exist. It encourages understatement of income to the government and reduces tax receipts. If people want to buy a home with a loan, they should be required to show proof of income suffcient to make the payments.

RIM Cranking Out Latest Additions to BlackBerry Family

I bought the iPhones 3GS when it came out last month. Kept it for about 20 days, and in the end I returned because I found reading email and finding contacts a tiring task on the eyes and finger. I'm back to CURVE 8300.

The only thing I miss on the iPhone were the APPS.

The Blackbery App store offerings are weak.

I'll be getting my BOLD soon, but I think RIM should have annouced by now an updated BOLD with a better camera, some of the better location based service apps, and faster speed.

RIM needs to get cracking.

Coffee Wars: McDonald's vs. Starbucks

I bought into the MCD story when they did the store remodeling akin to starbucks, and the story got better with the premium coffee roll-out. I'm still waiting to see how the cafe story plays out. I've tried their lattesa capacinos and prefer them to McDonalds. I'm accummalated some shares a month ago and will continue to hold.

Can the Pre Save Palm?

I was looking forward to this phone, becuase I wanted better browsing than the blackberry offers and a physical keyboard, but this phone disappointed me.

The display should have been bigger and the banana curve pop-keyboard is a non-functional design. The designeers compromised newness for practicality.

Guys, bring out version two with a bigger display and simple slide out keyboard, as wide as on the Blackberry Curve, with a display as big as the iPhone. You'll sell a ton of them to power users, who want to be able to quickly respond to messages and also be able to read pdfs and browse pages.

And bring it out on Verizon or ATT.

Steve Jobs' Return: What Does It Mean for Apple and RIM Stock?

I want to see an iPhone with physical keyboard which will never happen with Jobs present.

Google Is Creeping onto Microsoft's Turf

They should make a machine for students. 10 years later their habits will carry into the workforce.

RIM Is Ready to Meet Competitors' Challenge - Citigroup

I'm unhappy wiht the browsing capabilities of my Blackberry Curve and have put off getting an iPhone for lack of a tactile keyboard, however the new Pre looks like the perfect solution. I hope it's fast, not buggy, quality build, and easy to sync with outlook.

The Palm Pre's Coming Out Party

I'm looking forward to checking it out.