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10 Reasons Not to Buy Apple

@john12345

Good points. The only thing I would dispute is the fanboys flaming -- at least on a financial/investing forum.

I think most of us here would like to hear a good, well-reasoned argument against Apple. As you point out, this article was not that. The vast majority of the criticism here was directed at the author's logic and his understanding of the issues.

There are probably lots of dangers to look out for with Apple, and even lots of external factors that can influence the stock. But this author didn't seem to understand some fundamental things about Apple's business or the markets is operates in: Apple gets a huge subsidy for their iPhone from AT&T (making it a very high-margin product); the introduction of the iPod Touch has moved sales from cheaper iPod Nanos to higher-end Touches; Apple's retail stores have the highest sales per sq/ft of any retailer; Apps are growing iPod sales by moving the product into gaming; the smartphone market is growing at a huge rate.

The author is simply not qualified to speak on the issue.