More on Apple: A survey from Mizuho suggests Mac buyers are as loyal as ever. 95% of respondents who only owned Macs indicated their next purchase would be a Mac, and the same went for 70% of respondents owning both Windows and Mac machines. Mizuho is slightly lifting its Mac sales estimates as a result, and is also raising its iPad estimates. iPhone estimates are being lowered for the next 2 quarters after checks indicated slowing demand, but a strong holiday season is forecast. [View news story]
The Australian Parliament is investigating why software and media downloads from Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and other foreign companies are often far more expensive in Australia than elsewhere. For example, a copy of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional costs $349 in the U.S., but $883 down under. Likewise, Mac OS X Server goes for $499 in the U.S., and $728 in Australia. [View news story]
The much-rumored 7" iPad (AAPL) will be manufactured by Foxconn (HNHAF.PK) and launch in August, claim Digitimes' sources. The occasionally-accurate site also reports the next iPhone will launch in September, and a new 10" iPad will arrive in Q4 - the latter assertion is eyebrow-raising, given Apple's history of Q1 iPad launches. [View news story]
As rumors swirl (I, II, III) about the arrival of an "iPad Mini" with a 7.85-inch display, 52% of respondents to a PriceGrabber survey say they'd buy a 7" iPad (AAPL) selling for $249-$300. Moreover, only 22% of respondents currently own a tablet. Of course, the 9.7" iPads are more than holding their own right now. [View news story]
love my new i pad ..read in bed with no light on to bother anyone ..go apple ....i need the money
Apple: Analysts Still Raising EPS Estimates Even As Stock Falls [View article]
what good is a estimate if u keep increasing it ....make your call and stick to it ..its like call a football score and keep changing it in the 4 th quarter
Following Apple's (AAPL -4.2%) latest selloff, Raymond James' Tavis McCourt is starting coverage with a Strong Buy and $800 PT. McCourt, previously with Morgan Keegan, calls iOS "the dominant computing ecosystem for the post-PC world" (some Android fans might disagree a bit), and notes Apple's dividend yield is comparable to that of other large-cap tech names, though its growth is much stronger. (earlier) [View news story]
Heading into Apple's (AAPL) April 24 FQ2 report, Gene Munster predicts his favorite company will report it sold 33M iPhones, 12M iPads, and 4.3M Macs during the quarter - consensus forecasts stand at 30.5M, 13M, and 4.4M, respectively. In spite of the conservative iPad forecast, Munster believes demand is healthy, noting "wait times at Apple's online store remain at 1-2 weeks." He also expects an Apple TV set to be announced late this year. (Barclays) (Sterne Agee) [View news story]
i enter apple report with some hesitation ..i will hedge my position with some covered calls ..my guess is a fast quick dip than a long good rise ..670 -680 by end of may
More on Apple: A survey from Mizuho suggests Mac buyers are as loyal as ever. 95% of respondents who only owned Macs indicated their next purchase would be a Mac, and the same went for 70% of respondents owning both Windows and Mac machines. Mizuho is slightly lifting its Mac sales estimates as a result, and is also raising its iPad estimates. iPhone estimates are being lowered for the next 2 quarters after checks indicated slowing demand, but a strong holiday season is forecast. [View news story]
The Australian Parliament is investigating why software and media downloads from Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and other foreign companies are often far more expensive in Australia than elsewhere. For example, a copy of Microsoft Office 2010 Professional costs $349 in the U.S., but $883 down under. Likewise, Mac OS X Server goes for $499 in the U.S., and $728 in Australia. [View news story]
The much-rumored 7" iPad (AAPL) will be manufactured by Foxconn (HNHAF.PK) and launch in August, claim Digitimes' sources. The occasionally-accurate site also reports the next iPhone will launch in September, and a new 10" iPad will arrive in Q4 - the latter assertion is eyebrow-raising, given Apple's history of Q1 iPad launches. [View news story]
As rumors swirl (I, II, III) about the arrival of an "iPad Mini" with a 7.85-inch display, 52% of respondents to a PriceGrabber survey say they'd buy a 7" iPad (AAPL) selling for $249-$300. Moreover, only 22% of respondents currently own a tablet. Of course, the 9.7" iPads are more than holding their own right now. [View news story]
Apple: Analysts Still Raising EPS Estimates Even As Stock Falls [View article]
Apple: Here It Comes [View article]
Following Apple's (AAPL -4.2%) latest selloff, Raymond James' Tavis McCourt is starting coverage with a Strong Buy and $800 PT. McCourt, previously with Morgan Keegan, calls iOS "the dominant computing ecosystem for the post-PC world" (some Android fans might disagree a bit), and notes Apple's dividend yield is comparable to that of other large-cap tech names, though its growth is much stronger. (earlier) [View news story]
Heading into Apple's (AAPL) April 24 FQ2 report, Gene Munster predicts his favorite company will report it sold 33M iPhones, 12M iPads, and 4.3M Macs during the quarter - consensus forecasts stand at 30.5M, 13M, and 4.4M, respectively. In spite of the conservative iPad forecast, Munster believes demand is healthy, noting "wait times at Apple's online store remain at 1-2 weeks." He also expects an Apple TV set to be announced late this year. (Barclays) (Sterne Agee) [View news story]
Study: Apple's Tech Support Getting Worse [View article]