bluesmoke

When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get an Apple

I think another reason Macs are becoming popular - by hooking so many of the next generation on itunes & the iphone, they have developed brand loyalty. Once you realize how easy and dependable they are to use, why take a chance on something else?

Steve Jobs Returns to the Stage with Some Big Numbers to Share

What a great company. Steve Jobs, welcome back!

Can Apple Remain the Unique Innovator It Was, Without Steve Jobs?

Good article. I wouldn't take Steve out of the picture just yet. Don't forget their cash position. When a good idea comes along, they can simply buy it.

TV, Newspapers Can't Shortcut Digital: It's All or Nothing

Excellent article. I've often wondered how these traditional newspaper business models will survive. What worked for one generation is clearly not working for another. It's almost as if there are now too many news outlets, all saying basically the same thing. The ones who survive will need to find a way to set themselves apart from the rest.

Apple Will Survive Jobs' Departure

Good, well written article. It's hard to imagine Apple without jobs, but at some point inevitable. I'm not selling.

Five Apple Predictions for 2009

A truly great company, misunderstood by the herd. Good article.

An iPhone With Satellite Radio - Gasp! Really?

Sounds like a really good fit. And it will really help satellite hang around. It's a great option compared to what else is out there.

Music Moves to New Phase as CDs Fade

It's been the inevitable outcome for years. The only thing I will miss is reading the liner notes while I'm listening.

Which Is the Better Investment, Apple or Research In Motion?

Anyone who sells AAPL based on speculation is a fool. Those who actually use any of their products know better.

Music Industry Downfall: The Rise of Social Streaming

I wasn't going to comment because I didn't read anything that was new. The comments, on the other hand, offer a world of insight. But is anyone in the industry really listening? I doubt it.

Two Analysts Who Are Liking Apple Now

When too many analysts jump on board, it usually signals it's time to abandon ship.

Ps- weren't you the guy who was bashing solar power too?

Apple to Experience Market Share Madness

Three years ago my wife told me Apple was the way to go. Always the skeptic, I kept my Compaq with Windows XP just in case. Since that time we have had zero problems. The OS is superior in every way and very intuitive. After the headaches I've had with PC's, I have no plans to ever go back. I don't know if it justifies the stock price but it sure is a great product line. Seeing is believing.

The Music Industry’s New Extortion Scheme

This tax idea is so stupid it almost doesn't even warrant a response. The whole industry needs to be turned upside down, held by it's ankles, and shaken down. Let the free market work with the internet as the perfect distribution model.