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July 14 2010
by Todd Hixon
The iPad Turns 6
In two weeks we have the six-month birthday of the iPad (announced January 27, 2010). A few things have become clear, some aligned with my expectations and some not [see the surprised /not-surprised postscript on each paragraph]: The tablet category is off to a strong start. Apple has sold ~3 million units. All the usual ...
April 19 2010
by Stephen Marcus
Shot heard round the world: iPhone 4G in HD
A rush of emotions came over me as I read about the misplaced iPhone 4G / HD that Gizmodo broke the story on this morning: denial, shock, awe, hope, sadness, and desire. Techcrunch followed suit here. At first, I thought this was clearly a prank (aka Denial) but Gizmodo provided all too many credible clues on ...
February 26 2010
by Scott Johnson
Speculating on Apple’s “Big Bold Moves”
Apple said yesterday in its shareholder meeting that it is not going to dividend any of its cash. Rather, Steve is planning some “Big, Bold Moves” for the $40 billion mountain of green he sits atop. He either said this because he needs good World Cup tickets from investment bankers, or he is actually planning ...
February 25 2010
by Todd Hixon
Five Reasons To Believe in Tablets
We recently made an investment in Tap ‘n Tap; they provide an Android-based software framework that enables OEMs to create tablets that compete with the Apple iPad. You have to believe a couple of things for this investment to work out: 1) the tablet market will be big, 2) Android will be a major part ...
February 5 2010
by Scott Johnson
An Apple/iPhone Rant
I love Apple’s products, and choose them over competitors despite higher prices (the Apple Tax) because they are better by far. The iPhone is a great value. But Apple is beginning to screw up, as they always do, by controlling the experience too much. Here are three reasons they will, in five years, have handed ...
