Anonymous Wizard

Steve Jobs: Not Dead Yet

Once again, let the chips fall where they may. To deny that there is gross manipulation of Apple stock by all the spin is ignorant.

Steve Jobs: Not Dead Yet

I'm with you mrtaxx. We'll just report the garbage here when we see it which is market manipulation and let the SEC and Government agencies track down and decipher which shorts, manipulators, fraudsters should be investigated and prosecuted. It's so easy to report these guys and then the cards will fall where they may. If it's real reporting, you have nothing to worry about.

Apple's Problems - Bad to the Core?

This BOZO is so obvious and has thrown in every single thread of either minor one incident to resolved issues he could plaster at us. He is so obviously getting paid or trying to be so outrageous that his goober article would get a ton of reactions. The laugh is on you Mr. Bozo because most of us will only be buying AAPL and reaping the rewards. Put your money where your mouth is. Go buy MSFT or RIMM or DELL--do it ,I dare you ! Oh, I forgot, the money you'll make off this little gem will get you only 1 share probably. If you want to be cunning, you can't be so obvious. Don't play poker. Get a job. The quality of writers here is so low.

Apple: An Antidote to iPhone Complacency

Well, I was going to write a thesis myself about this obvious and worthless article but most have hit the highlights already so I don't have to do it. I too have a long technological history having developed and brought to market over 150 products and am also well degreed. I remember the old Apple days and troubles for Apple Dealers and ISVs but what are you-- a Dinosaur ? Your article has no place in today's world and certainly doesn't have any insight into Apple strategy because you apparently don't see the writing on the wall before you. Of course if we stand still and do nothing, competition will rise to the occasion. If your brain is stuck back in the ISV days due to resentment or otherwise, you will miss the reality and the boat. I don't see Apple standing still in any way shape or form. Apple knows they have the momemtum and you can see the competiton all scrambling to catchup. I don't foresee Apple dropping the baton do you ? Get some rest, take your mind out of the old crusty books, and think freely. The old days are over Sir and Apple knows they have the synergistic building blocks to stay ahead of the pack and grow market share. Where are you going to invest your dollars ?

Microsoft: Still Master of the Operating System Domain

It's going to take more than an ad campaign with a Jerry Seinfeld plant to hold onto market share. Would be simply a temporary counter move that may help for awhile. Expect Apple to turn up the heat because Apple has the solid products that turn people on. Advertising can only do so much even with a high-priced star. Will be interesting to see what Apple launches next in their ads. Maybe Cramer or George. How about Ray Ramono.

Apple's Been iSued

Well Ms Cutie, I will not slay you for the moment but I'm a long term buyer at $9.00/share and accumulating along the way. I've made alot and hold alot of shares. Nothing has changed except the opportunity has never been higher with Apple. I guarantee you I'm laughing all the way to the bank. I'm a technologist having designed and brought to market many hi-tech products and anyone not backing Apple at this time in Apple's greatest moments yet to come is foolish. Stop wasting your time shorting as you will lose all.

Apple Surge Expected - RBC

Sure not sticking your neck out with a meager $200.00. That's okay, we like uphill surprises due to lowered expectations. Once we break the psyhcological barrier of $200, we''ll be flying quickly. Apple is so far overdue for a breakout. Remember what happened when we broke the $100 price barrier ? We soared to $120, $150, $160 in short order.

Apple's Been iSued

Yeah, Just another frivolous bunch of CRA!. This will never hold as Apple practices due diligence and technologically they won't be able to prove anything as even the comments herein bear out. Too many variables and similarites across the board with other vendors' connections/speed issues that can vary. Class Actions only benefit the Scum Bag Lawyers looking for an easy buck. I hope and expect Apple to crush them. Apparently Miss Alababma thinks she's going to get rich and in addition to her welfare check. Word to Ms Cutie, if you're scared, please sell them Apple shares as us longs will be glad to buy them up. Apple is going to the moon. You have no influence over us.

Apple & Google: A Detailed Comparison

I would commend you on a very good and detailed comparison using metrics and factual information. I also have seen it this way. I have always said as an investor, pound for pound, I'd rather place my dollars on Apple and not Google although Google is obviously the leader in Internet advertising and I think Apple could become the leader in Mobile and Computing platforms whether home or business enterprise. The upside potential for Apple is inevitable and very much in motion at an increasing rate, whereas the upside to Google is questionable as you point out. Both Companies have strong brands but Apple has the strongest multi-faceted Consumer/product brand that also transitions to business enterprises at an increasing rate. Just wait for the real "Halo Effect" to kick in that's being product positioned on a worldwide basis. You will see a Halo like no other seen before. That is also inevitable. Google does not have this going for them. For the most part, Apple is a master at introducing successful products and they have become both synergized on a product lines basis and yet more diversified which reduces margin and revenue risks. This means Apple is better suited to tolerate any interim misteps. If anything, Apple is quick to correct a mistep and turn it into gold. It's just good product marketing. Also, the IPOD has not shown it is being cannibalized by the IPhone which has been kept alive through product line repositioning, refreshing and transitioning. I expect to see more of this as Apple blends the IPOD business this way (transitioning) with the IPhone business while maintaining the lower end of the IPOD segment thru consumer marketing and brand emphasis.

Is Apple a Better Stock Than Google?

Dollar for Dollar, I've said for many years now ( AAPL Long since 2000 ) , I'd rather buy AAPL than Google. It's been speculated that Apple hasn't split shares to get to the GOOG share price prestige. Maybe it's AAPL that should be in the $500+ range. That's where I've always seen it headed or beyond one way or another. Think of it this way, Apple keeps adding extremely significant business areas (cyclinders if you like) and is becoming more diversified this way. They are doing what they do best and are managing the business area growth cyles very well with more yet to come. Their brand has never been stronger and they have so far yet to climb for market share in most of these areas (computer, cell phone, gaming, entertainment, home market, etc,). Only IPOD business is somewhat saturated (similarity to GOOG business) but still is well managed and transitioning plus have more International growth. Who has better distribution also at the Retail level and who has the greatest "Halo" around them for incremental and related sales. We're not seeing any real significant stumbling here and with such diversification of market businesses, Apple could weather a stumble better than most and we're seeing how well they perform in this rough economic climate--They stand out at the top in the Tech Sector. So, why isn't Apple $700, $500 or even $300 per share like Google ? Isn't $170+ a steal ? I don't doubt we'll see $300 per share before too long (12 to 18 months). Apple pound for pound is your best investment. Google is still too high priced IMO.

Research In Motion's Blackberry Bold Launch Should Calm Investors

Yeah, will really calm Apple investors because it's not going to do that well over time. Just not going to be that impressive to consumer or enterprise other than maybe if a natural replacement for existing RIMM models. Once all 3 models are out and time tells the real story, the RIMM gloom will set in pretty firmly eliminating it as a growth story. The future is going to be more of a pocket PC communicator for both enterprise and consumer markets and even more so for enterprise. Apple's strengths will make it so attractive real soon in the enterprise markets and RIMM can't hold onto the majority of the consumer market for sure. Can't see investing in RIMM at these levels at all.

Apple: Are Investors Overlooking Cash Earnings?

Pretty much agree with most of the posts and author. Anyway you slice it, Apple is going ballistic soon. We will see at least double revenue growth as the 3Giphone plays catchup, the worldwide halo effect and distribution catches up, and Cramer changes his tune once again. So far, we have not seen IPOD cannibalization either, and get ready for some new products. I've always seen the IPOD business as transitional as opposed to be a cannibalization cycle. Refreshing the line and transitioning of products so far are achieving some growth and offsetting cannibalization. Apple definitely sees the juglar and is going for market share and who else is in a better position on all fronts. It's an amazing story about to become much more so.

Apple Math: Market Share over Margins

Well some of us long term investors already know this but I really like your dedicated effort to clearly explain and layout what's really transpiring with AAPL. Thanks for your efforts. You have to understand that technology pushes onward even in difficult economic times and Apple has all the marbles here to double , triple, quadruple...their size in short fashion. Cramer knows nothing about technology, He knows nothing, nothing, nothing !!! Couple into the math the possibilities of the economy turning the corner in 2009 or 2010, etc., and it's to the moon Alice !

Apple: Expecting Short-Term Weakness

What a joke !!! Sorry but Apple will skyrocket. Nice try but no cigar. We're not buying your bull but we are bullish and we're not selling so that you can buy low. We're called long-term investors. Get used to it.

Time to Stand Up for Steve Jobs

Well said My Man and the absolute proper and correct perspective. I own a ton of AAPL and I'm not selling but buying. The manipulation isn't going to fly with me. AAPL is going sky high--just wait and see with no end in sight and alot of room to grow. The synergy of this Company is magnificent and seen by true technologists and marketeers. You know Steve Jobs loves this Company and has set the stage for Apple to flourish far into the future no matter what happens. Let's give this man the respect he deserves and wish him good health and respect his privacy. Apple will grow dramatically even if SJ stepped down right now.