Apple has gone and posted up the financial results for operations during the second quarter of 2009. Not only this, but they commented on the possibility of an Apple netbook in the future.According to the press release, "Apple sold 2.22 million Macintosh® computers during the quarter, representing a three percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 11.01 million iPods during the quarter, representing three percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Quarterly iPhone units sold were 3.79 million representing 123 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter." Apple posted a revenue of $8.16 billion and a net quarterly profit of $1.21 billion. Apple has said the results exceeded their expectations, despite the lacking economy. As you may know, there have been many rumors about an Apple netbook, and they have once again commented on these. Tim Cook, an executive of Apple, has stated, "For us it's about doing great products. When I'm looking at what's sold in the Netbook market, I see cramped keyboards, junky hardware, very small screen, bad software. Not a consumer experience that we would put the Mac brand on. As it exists today, we're not interested in nor would it be something customers would be interested in the long term. We are looking at the space. For those who want a small computer that does browsing/email, they might want an iPhone or iPod Touch. If we find a way to deliver an innovative product that really makes a contribution, we'll do that. We have some interesting ideas. The product pipeline is fantastic for the Mac. We've historically exceeded the market rate of growth, especially given this economy is an extraordinary achievement. These netbook sales are propping up the unit numbers for the industry. We are very pleased with our performance."
They've also stated that Steve Jobs is still well on track for a return to Apple at the end of June, potentially for a WWDC comeback. Only time will tell in this respect, but it's interesting to see that Apple is still doing well, despite a touch economy and the historically higher prices of their products.
Hmmm... because they are a NETBOOK not a notebook... How is the software any different than any other Windows laptop.... oh wait, because it's not OSX
Oh wait, it's apple. It must be good
Kramer was talking about SHORT SELLING Apple, i.e. creating false NEGATIVE news to drive Apple prices DOWN.
The strategy has no tie to any connection with Apple or any fabrication of gains. And is solely the work of traders and hedge funds, no manipulation of stock market gains (or losses). Such an admission would put several people in jail.
No one cares what you take seriously because you can't be taken seriously.
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I still haven't gotten the benefits of them, but choice is never a bad thing. If people see value in a netbook over a PDA then they can do that. For me a PDA is far more versatile and an overall better choice.
A) A PDA is smaller than a notebook so it's a bit odd to recommend that for work when you've already said anything smaller than 13" is stupid
B) Many people prefer a keyboard not to mention a full OS as opposed to the mobile ones you'll find on the PDA
C) They're cost efficient and compete well and in many cases favorably to PDA's. Here you could buy two netbooks for the price of an iPhone.
D) For many people they aren't too small. It's relative. I could say a 17" laptop is small and anything smaller such as your 13" is stupid. Different needs for different people.
Theres a place in the market for both systems. I'd also argue both have distinct tasks they are better at than the other, just as if I was comparing a phone and PC or whatever else. They both have different Niche's if you ask me.
But as I've tried to use the net on the iPhone more and more, I do find myself thinking about buying a netbook. I bought my girlfriend an Aspire One last year and she loves it - and having spent some time using it, as well as a friends MSI Wind (and the Toshiba NB100), I'm fairly impressed with them overall. For what you get vs what it costs, it's an excellent deal. But it just means another device to carry around with you - and that's sort of why I bought the iPhone as it helped combine many products into one package!
Hmm...
I tried Netbooks, the ASUS 901 and the MSI Wind but they're not for me. I much prefer my MacBook Air or my Sony Z with their 13" screens and a much better keyboard. Yes, they cost more than the Netbook but I'd rather pay double and use a product for five times longer.
Not really IMHO, as an iPhone is at least much smaller, so it warrants the cramped keyboard. For some, netbooks are good, but for others, it's just not a good middle ground, and then it's better to side with either small or big.
Well - no. I'm not making the comparison. Apple made the comparison when it suggested the iPhone or iPod Touch as an alternative solution to Netbooks. I quote:
"For those who want a small computer that does browsing/email, they might want an iPhone or iPod Touch"
And I was saying that, for browsing and email, whilst the iPhone / iPod Touch is an excellent solution, you just can't be anywhere near as efficient on that as you can on a Netbook!
Do you complain that a small city car is small?
Do you complain that a small city car is small?
I think it has more to do with not being able to find one with a goofy glowing fruit symbol on the back. These same people slagging on netbooks here would probably be overdosing on smug if they could sit in starbucks with an iNetbook.
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