F. J. Taylor

Synchronoss: Turning Out to Be a Rotten Apple

All quite right. There are a LOT of unlocked iPhones out there judging from the numbers sold vs. the number activated via AT&T. I debated buying and unlocking one, but am waiting to see what the new one turns out to be. (Currently rumored to be 3G with more features and possibly sold on an open basis.)

However, if not, I may just activate my iPhone (when I get it) through AT&T - just because I don't want the hassle of the "brick" updates and losing the great warranty and service Apple gives.

I know a lot who are pursuing the same "wait and see" strategy, and I imagine there are many more out there as well. If so, there will be a huge boom in both iPhone sales (esp. if they are available legally unlocked), but if not, still a boom, and therefore a boom in AT&T from me and others like me. Unfortunately, I cannot tell how many this would be. (If I could, I'd be buying the appropriate stocks!)

As for Apple itself - everyone and every product is likely to take a beating in this market. (Unlike Mr. Soros and Mr. Buffet, who I think have been "asked" to quiet the mob's fears), I think it is going to get a lot worse before it gets better... However, Apple is strong financially, has terrific products, and is likely to weather the storm as it has before.