hardmanb

9 Comments

    • Housing Crisis Likely to Wipe Out Two Decades of Family-Earned Wealth [view article]
      Just keep voting for the Democratic Party liberals who are blocking drilling and development of wind/coal and nuclear power. They and the eco-freaks think gas should go up to $8.00 per gallon.

      www.marketwatch.com/Ne...
       Aug 04 04:04 PM
    • Apple Plays the Conservative Card Despite Record Quarter [view article]
      Don't have a lot to say...Chris pretty much said it all.

      But, I think Apple has something big up its sleeve...       Jul 22 12:29 AM
    • Apple's iPhone 3G: Who Needs Carrier Subsidies? [view article]
      ..." since AT&T is raising its unlimited data service subscription price by $10 per month..."

      No, they are not. The AT&T unlimited data service subscription has always been $30 per month for ALL their 3G data plans.

      Now that the new iPhone uses 3G, they just pay the same 3G data plan price as all other 3G phones. Other carriers charge the same or similar prices.       Jun 17 02:47 AM
    • Apple's iPhone: Home Court Advantage [view article]
      Apple has carefully seeded multiple innovative consumer products into multiple growing markets, backed by interface, software, operating system, retail, interactivity, customer service...all under Apple's control. The Apple "experience" cannot be matched by traditional manufacturers, software applications, operating systems, wholesale and retail systems...all vying for each's competitive advantage, business plan and control against the others...and at the same time delivering a harmonious and holiistic overall product experience.

      Those familiar with the US experience don't realize the implications that the iPhone is an entirely new platform.

      The majority of people in the world who use email, web access and other computer functions, including those in third world countries and emerging industrial countries use mobile devices...not laptops or desktops for their web access. The device that does it best has an enormous global advantage.       May 18 07:05 PM
    • The WSJ Is Wrong on the Housing Crisis [view article]
      Interesting analysis by Samora, because it factors in "other" economic and demographic trends in addition to the simplistic "pricing" analyses that are prevalent. Also, it contrasts to the fraudulent and misleading figures of the NRA (National Realtors Association) that reports "sales" on the signing of "contracts", and contract failures have escalated to 40% and sometimes more.

      Various factors, such as declining consumer purchasing power; auto financing crisis/defaults; credit card defaults; rising gas prices; declining traditional retirement programs; lack of boomer financial preparation for retirement; and purchasers "waiting" for bigger bargains and waiting for the price decreases to bottom...all also factor in as delaying the recovery of the existing houses on the market.       May 07 12:44 PM
    • Inside the Apple/PA Semi Deal: Micro and Macro Perspectives [view article]
      Interesting article, with well reasoned and researched speculation. Apr 29 05:03 AM
    • Apple Facing Serious Downside Risk - Morgan Keegan [view article]
      "and what happens if Steve Jobs retires?'

      He's not the type to retire, and he is having more fun, and breaking down more fences than ever before. Besides, he has developed and trained a unique culture, innovative approach and marketing expertise into Apple's employees and leaders. Apple would probably keep doing things "Steve's way" for at least ten years.       Apr 08 03:29 PM
    • Goldman Says Apple Trimmed iPhone Plans, But Keeps Buy [view article]
      Did you ever get the feeling that some Stock Analysts and investors are flinging rumors, criticisms and FUD...to promote stock fluctuations in order to play their profits on movements?

      Maybe I'm naive, but the market seems to be fed, not by fundamentals or any form of value analysis...but by wild speculation and greed.       Aug 01 02:39 PM
    • Does Apple's iPhone Live Up to Its Hype? [view article]
      From the introduction, there has been merciless (desperate?) criticism of the iPhone, with each feature compared to some specific feature on some other specific smartphone. The existing smartphones may be fine for corporate technically sophisticated users, IM'ing and typing push emails on their blackberries...but it is not what the "rest of us" want.

      We (the ordinary consumers) want easy-to-learn, easy-to-use, quick and easy synchronization, stable, secure, fast integration of features, and a pleasant experience...which is typified by the iPhone. We want an experience that is pleasing. The "killer app" is that the full-featured operating system and browser, which is already producing a steady stream of improvements, eliminating weaknesses criticisms almost as fast as they can be found.

      As for the future and in terms of "product success", remember that there are a lot more of "us" consumers, than there are IT professionals. Remember the iPod?       Jul 19 10:55 AM
Loading...
Symbols:
Authors:
Quick Links:
Contribute an Article Become a Seeking Alpha Contributor

Transcripts

More Transcripts»