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Apple: Like Starbucks and Whole Foods, A Trend That's Past Its Prime

Wow... there were Apple defenders saying "you say there are competitors but can't name one of them."

You would think if you invest in a hardware and device company you would already know that there is a small army of devices that are aimed squarely at the iPhone buying users. Some are better devices, and most are cheaper by far. Including not actually costing a few grand with that 2-year contract lockup and the inability to use the device reliably on any but one carrier network.

Where to even begin... try reading phonescoop.com or one of the handset sites. You will shudder at the iPhone clones already out and soon to be out if you are still holding Apple stock.

How the iPhone and Poor Management Contribute to Apple's Downfall

Just wait a year when even handset manufacturer offers 2 or more mature models aimed squarely at iPhone users, and don't require 2-year lockups or GSM phones that only work on one carrier. We'll see how overpriced it is.

Large Screen iPod Touch May Launch in Fall '09

Yay! Another Apple cheerleader, how sweet.

An iPhone With Satellite Radio - Gasp! Really?

I will be amazed when just one of the "I love Apple" stories here on SA is written by someone who actually knows the mobile industry.

Apple's Greatest Idea Yet

You really don't know much about mobile, but you sure can drink the Apple cool-aid.

Both handset manufacturers and network operators have application purchase functionality on their devices. Most devices allow for both hardware and operator app stores. Europe and Asia have lead in this, but you can buy apps on all devices and operators in the US.

Companies have been doing this for many years, more than a decade. And yes, they all make a lot of money selling apps.

But to imply that Apple either invented the concept or owns the market in mobile application sales has no foundation in reality, sorry.