Romanian Teenager Wins Big for Low-Cost, Self-Driving Car Innovation [View article]
Exactly- Oriental and Middle-Eastern and Slavic -derived names seem to reflect high achievers supported by their families and perhaps superior educational systems. An interesting research project might be to seek out how many of these fortunate winners derived from their native countries compared to those within the US educational cultures.
If Apple Isn't Investing In Apple, Should You? [View article]
Does anyone know the difference between rant and wrong? I learned a few things that are Apple-related, but only by tediously filtering out the useful stuff from ... the rest. A productive read, for the labor.
More on Apple: 1) The Oregonian reports several states are vying to host a chip plant believed to be meant for producing Apple's app processors. An Albany paper recently reported of New York's efforts. If the speculation is accurate, TSMC (TSM) will likely build the plant, with Apple perhaps contributing funds. 2) U.S. hosted e-mail firm Intermedia says its data indicates the iPhone accounts for 68% of smartphone activations among SMBs, evidence of its continued enterprise edge against Android and share gains against RIM. [View news story]
Just what is an "app processor"? How does it differ from a CPU such as the A6? Does Intel figure into this picture as a competitive chip supplier, and how come Noo Yawk becomes a newcomer in this? Where is their pool of experienced fab technicians - I am figuring the Boston area would be more attractive, Yes?
What Wal-Mart's Promotion Of The Apple iPhone Means For Both Companies [View article]
Doc' - Remember the mantra "Macs for creativity, PC's for productivity" and that tablets et al are consumer-oriented, not for doing letters, spreadsheets or serious online searches/blogs/whatever. I work with an iMac, have done so since the days of Apple[ ], 2c's, eMac and G5. Mostly because I can upload from a digital camera and print to an inkjet printer. I used to work at Intel on XT and AT PC's, and got full of Windoze and all that. Its PC for biz, for sure, but for *fun*, go for Apple/iMacs.
Google: An Investment For The Stodgy Value Investor [View article]
Good point – the PC/mobile shift is obvious, but this is the first mention I've seen about what Google does about their desktop "click" revenue vs. their mobile Droid franchise.
Intel's (INTC) next CEO will likely be an internal hire, says current chief Paul Otellini. "Even if you brought in Mr. or Ms. Perfect, that person is going to take two years to figure out the culture ... In this environment, why take the risk?" Some think "this environment" is exactly why Intel needs fresh blood. If Intel opts for an existing employee, it could turn to one of several candidates (I, II), including its COO, CFO, and the heads of its software, PC CPU, and server CPU units. [View news story]
Intel is a very large and deep industry leader with an attendant management staff to choose from. An internal hire is likely, so let us believe in a protracted, careful selection process.
"When I go into my living room and turn on the TV, I feel like I have gone backwards in time by 20 to 30 years," says Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook in a TV interview. "It's an area of intense interest, I can't say more than that." Other news from the chat is his announcement one of the existing Mac lines will be manufactured exclusively in the U.S. next year. [View news story]
There are lots of capable workers with skills and good education both eager and willing to join in a "back to work/made in USA" enterprise. Apple and Intel could make the most valuable political move on the current economic scene, besides solving for the exploited line workers overseas. There is some huge potential here – right?
Intel Raises $6 Billion To Fund Buyback [View article]
Guesstimate/SWAG– Intel's Oregon new fabs are ready to come on line; JIT to accommodate production for Apple?? After all, AAPL is trending *away* from ARM - just askin'...
Windows (MSFT) notebook unit sales fell 10% Y/Y on Black Friday, claims NPD, which recently estimated a 24% Y/Y drop for the first month of Windows 8 sales. Windows 8 gear made up 89% of notebook sales and sported an ASP of just $368; touchscreen devices made up only 3% of sales. Mac (AAPL) sales were flat Y/Y while Android (GOOG) tablets saw a 177% increase, though their ASP plunged to $151 from $219 (no doubt thanks to the Kindle Fire/Nexus 7). TV units rose 4%, but revenue fell 6% thanks to falling ASPs. Total consumer electronics sales fell 5.6%. [View news story]
MSFT is rated as a great place to work, but there is a large Ballmer toad squatting at the nexus point of development there. That said, I am not knowledgeable how much direct influence (or not) he had w/Win8.
FiOS TV For iPad: A Clear Vision For The Future [View article]
I switched out from Comcast to AT&T TV/Web - the rate did not change much (~$90/mo.) but the TV selection is much wider and the Internet connection is rock-solid, in contrast to the local wi-fi that was often flaky and slow, (but free.)
Intel Inside The Apple iPad? It Makes Sense! [View article]
H3D: I agree on the points U made, tho I'm a long-time Intel shareholder. Can't help but speculate that an Apple/Intel "skunkworks" is functioning in the Dark somewhere, tho, working on the NextBigThing. Just saying...
Romanian Teenager Wins Big for Low-Cost, Self-Driving Car Innovation [View article]
An interesting research project might be to seek out how many of these fortunate winners derived from their native countries compared to those within the US educational cultures.
Apple And Microsoft: A Holiday Retail Study [View article]
Have a cool Yule and a frantic New Year!
If Apple Isn't Investing In Apple, Should You? [View article]
More on Apple: 1) The Oregonian reports several states are vying to host a chip plant believed to be meant for producing Apple's app processors. An Albany paper recently reported of New York's efforts. If the speculation is accurate, TSMC (TSM) will likely build the plant, with Apple perhaps contributing funds. 2) U.S. hosted e-mail firm Intermedia says its data indicates the iPhone accounts for 68% of smartphone activations among SMBs, evidence of its continued enterprise edge against Android and share gains against RIM. [View news story]
What Wal-Mart's Promotion Of The Apple iPhone Means For Both Companies [View article]
I work with an iMac, have done so since the days of Apple[ ], 2c's, eMac and G5. Mostly because I can upload from a digital camera and print to an inkjet printer.
I used to work at Intel on XT and AT PC's, and got full of Windoze and all that. Its PC for biz, for sure, but for *fun*, go for Apple/iMacs.
Google: An Investment For The Stodgy Value Investor [View article]
Intel's (INTC) next CEO will likely be an internal hire, says current chief Paul Otellini. "Even if you brought in Mr. or Ms. Perfect, that person is going to take two years to figure out the culture ... In this environment, why take the risk?" Some think "this environment" is exactly why Intel needs fresh blood. If Intel opts for an existing employee, it could turn to one of several candidates (I, II), including its COO, CFO, and the heads of its software, PC CPU, and server CPU units. [View news story]
Intel With Almost Free Money [View article]
"When I go into my living room and turn on the TV, I feel like I have gone backwards in time by 20 to 30 years," says Apple (AAPL) CEO Tim Cook in a TV interview. "It's an area of intense interest, I can't say more than that." Other news from the chat is his announcement one of the existing Mac lines will be manufactured exclusively in the U.S. next year. [View news story]
Intel Raises $6 Billion To Fund Buyback [View article]
After all, AAPL is trending *away* from ARM - just askin'...
3 Reasons Why Intel Shares Could Be Headed For $18, Or Less [View article]
Windows (MSFT) notebook unit sales fell 10% Y/Y on Black Friday, claims NPD, which recently estimated a 24% Y/Y drop for the first month of Windows 8 sales. Windows 8 gear made up 89% of notebook sales and sported an ASP of just $368; touchscreen devices made up only 3% of sales. Mac (AAPL) sales were flat Y/Y while Android (GOOG) tablets saw a 177% increase, though their ASP plunged to $151 from $219 (no doubt thanks to the Kindle Fire/Nexus 7). TV units rose 4%, but revenue fell 6% thanks to falling ASPs. Total consumer electronics sales fell 5.6%. [View news story]
FiOS TV For iPad: A Clear Vision For The Future [View article]
Should Apple Issue A Special Dividend? [View article]
<3 <3 Scott T U made our day!
Intel Inside The Apple iPad? It Makes Sense! [View article]
Can't help but speculate that an Apple/Intel "skunkworks" is functioning in the Dark somewhere, tho, working on the NextBigThing.
Just saying...