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10-15-11, 11:39am | Post
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I guess being the other 'Steve', doesn't mean jack.
 QUOTE Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak holds up his new Apple iPhone 4S as he leaves on a scooter from the Apple store in Los Gatos, Calif., Friday, Oct. 14, 2011. Wozniak waited 20 hours in line to be the first Apple customer at the Los Gatos Apple store to buy the new iPhone.
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10-21-11, 7:05pm | Post
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Fridge magnet poses security threat to iPad 2 QUOTE All this sneaky individual has to do is press down the device's power button (that's the one on the top edge) until "slide to power off" appears on the screen. After that he or she simply slides a magnet along the right edge of the device's screen until it dims briefly and then taps the on-screen "cancel" button.
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10-28-11, 1:03pm | Post
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Really like to know where Samsung smartphones have sold like hotcakes.
QUOTE Samsung New #1 Smartphone Vendor Over Apple In the third quarter of 2011, Samsung was the king of the smartphone world, with one report showing the domination of the manufacturer overtaking Apple's global reign. While smartphone sales in the U.S. dipped for the first time during the same duration, the rest of the world was busy snapping up the devices. According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, "Global smartphone shipments grew 44 percent annually to reach a record 117 million units in the third quarter of 2011. Samsung overtook Apple to claim top spot as the world’s number one smartphone vendor." The company shipped 28 million smartphones and gained 24 percent of the market. Alex Spektor, Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics, explained Samsung's leapfrog: Samsung’s rise has been driven by a blend of elegant hardware designs, popular Android services, memorable sub-brands and extensive global distribution. Samsung has demonstrated that it is possible, at least in the short term, to differentiate and grow by using the Android ecosystem. When we got in touch with Spektor, he also said that Apple not releasing the iPhone 4S until after the third quarter had something to do with Samsung's ascension. But, the strong showing could also not be laid on the shoulders of the popular and highly anticipated Galaxy S II, which did not ship until after the third quarter was over. Neil Mawston, Director at Strategy Analytics, added some more insights into the push-and-pull between Samsung and Apple: After just one quarter in the top spot, Apple slipped behind Samsung to second position and captured 15 percent share. Apple’s global smartphone growth rate slowed to just 21 percent annually in Q3 2011, its lowest level for two years. We believe Apple’s growth during the third quarter was affected by consumers and operators awaiting the launch of the new iPhone 4S in the fourth quarter, volatile economic conditions in several key countries, and tougher competition from Samsung’s popular Galaxy S II model. But wait, what about Nokia? Unfortunate naming snafu aside, will the new Windows-Phone-powered Lumia be a chance for the one-time phone superpower to recover? For now, Nokia has continued to slide down the abyss, reaching only 14 percent of the global smartphone market share in the third quarter, from 33 percent a year earlier. But Tom Kang, Director at Strategy Analytics thinks there may be hope for it to bounce back: “The transition from Symbian to Microsoft as Nokia’s main smartphone platform has clearly been a very challenging process this year. The recent launch of the new Microsoft Lumia portfolio has helped to raise Nokia’s profile, and Nokia will be hoping the partnership with Microsoft can drive at least an L-shaped recovery in its global smartphone market share over the next few months.” http://beta.msnbc.msn.com/streams/technolo...entries/8523241 |
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12-11-11, 8:13am | Post
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At the next school district over, K-4 students are all issued i-Pads...older students get laptops...Our local kids have to be happy with a zip drive...
Goodbye Textbooks, Hello iPad A technology shift is under way. The PC’s promise to transform how learning happens in the classroom is being realized by Apple’s iPad. |
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12-14-11, 7:57am | Post
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1-13-12, 6:13am | Post
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iPhone Sales Halted After Shoppers Pelt Apple Store
Enraged Chinese shoppers pelted Apple Inc's flagship Beijing store with eggs and shoving matches broke out with police on Friday when customers were told the store would not begin sales of the iPhone 4S as scheduled. |
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1-22-12, 12:58pm | Post
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Why Apple Says It Can't Build An iPhone In The US
It's not just about cheap labor — flexibility in staffing, supply chains and reconfiguring factories matter |
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1-23-12, 6:17pm | Post
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QUOTE (kar522 @ 1-22-12, 2:58pm)  Why Apple Says It Can't Build An iPhone In The US It's not just about cheap labor — flexibility in staffing, supply chains and reconfiguring factories matter The Chineses didn't "reinvent the wheel", rather if one had knowledge about Toyota Motor Co. it might be helpful. A look back at America WW2 war production, showed that various unskilled groups can be turned into productive workers within a short period. Ever since the loom got 'em off the farm and to life with a weekly paycheck, industrialists have desired lower cost. While an iPhone is complex, it is still a widget. Toyota Production System |
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1-24-12, 7:15pm | Post
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Warren Buffett is in his own world and even his six figured stock has nosed dive in recent years. But, is there a sane reason to keep a stock high and not split it. If I owned long term Apple stocks and it jumped >10% after hours, I would calling my broker the next day.
Apple shares jump after earnings smash estimates |
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2-19-12, 9:45am | Post
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Antennagate’ Class Action Lawsuit Resolved, iPhone 4 Owners Entitled To $15 Or Bumper
QUOTE Remember “Antennagate?” A year and a half after Gizmodo first reported reception problems with iPhone 4, a class action lawsuit against Apple has finally come to a settlement. According to CNet, iPhone 4 owners in the US will soon be entitled to $15, or a $30 iPhone bumper case.
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2-19-12, 5:47pm | Post
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What I recall from my accounting class is once a company bean counters opt to run the books one way, the IRS will hold that business to that method for a period of time.
Apple's stock looks cheap, but numbers tell two tales QUOTE Thanks to an accounting change for which it lobbied, Apple gets to book revenue from sales of bundled products more quickly, making its valuation look cheaper.
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2-19-12, 11:23pm | Post
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2-20-12, 6:43am | Post
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I have read about (recent) working conditions in various countries. Japan had labor unions forced on it after WW2 and almost immediately the communists attempted to take over the unions. Vehicles are built in Japan by unions, except the unions are organized by companies and over time the standard of living rival United States. Leeches and losers are not tolerated in the workplace and if you can't build Toyota cars fast enough, the companies give you a job elsewhere at a lower pay. For decades the United Kingdom economy was in the crapper, due to expanding socialism. With the Tories in power (Iron Lady) businesses were able to get rid of useless and expensive practices, e.g. two helpers for each factory mechanics. Finally, until NAFTA was put into effect, Mexico permitted foreign (American) companies to set up plants near it northern border. The workforce consisted of young women, some as young as 13, who were paid a fraction of what folks made across the border. There was little protections against envirnomental hazards and once a woman became pregant, she was fired. In the '80s, in order for a Mexican to be hired by Ford for a auto assembly line job in Mexico City, the person needed to have finish a techical school program.
QUOTE Apple supplier gives raises, upping salaries to a pittance The tech manufacturer under fire for its treatment of Chinese workers is handing out pay raises. Foxconn Technology Group, which makes Apple iPhones and iPads, is raising worker wages by 16 to 25 percent, according to Reuters. However, while it might sound generous, it's really not that much: A junior level worker will see his or her pay rise to about $285 a month. Workers who pass a technical exam could be eligible for an additional increase, up to $350 a month. The raises come on the heels of a report by The New York Times ridiculing the company for its poor labor practices; Apple has since started inspections at Foxconn manufacturing plants. http://now.msn.com/money/0217-foxconn-raises.aspx This post has been edited by kas: 2-21-12, 6:34pm |
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2-21-12, 5:34pm | Post
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2-22-12, 2:08am | Post
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2-22-12, 10:02am | Post
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QUOTE (LisaHS @ 2-22-12, 4:08am) Hey kar have you seen this? Nope...but then I don't actively search for Apple stuff...if it pops up somewhere, I post it....like this tidbit... iPhone Time Is Always Set To 9:42 in Apple Ads, And Now We Know Why |
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3-11-12, 9:36pm | Post
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Apple Runs Out Of New iPads For Friday Delivery
Resellers take advantage of supply shortages, try to sell new tablet on eBay at more than 3X list price |
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3-16-12, 1:53pm | Post
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'This American Life' Retracts Damning Report On Apple Manufacturer Foxconn
Apple Fans Snap Up New iPad On First Day QUOTE (kas @ 3-23-12, 11:32pm) Perhaps the libraries around the area should use Apple PCs. Too often I get on computers at one library and it still be signed on to Black Planet. That's a hook up site for the entitlement class. How propitious...did you score??? This post has been edited by kar522: 3-24-12, 2:28am |
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3-16-12, 3:53pm | Post
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They never learn, do they? A bunch of sheep-le!
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3-17-12, 6:21pm | Post
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QUOTE (LisaHS @ 3-16-12, 6:53pm) They never learn, do they? A bunch of sheep-le! 7 companies with cult followings QUOTE Apple: Home of the iCult
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3-19-12, 10:03am | Post
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Based on current share price, this dividend is about .05% or slightly better then what a T-Bill is paying. The best actions that folks who run Walmart did for investors was every few years, split the stock into two or three new 'issued' stocks. Lets not forget the buffoon's buddy Warren allowed the Berkshire Hathaway (Class A)stock to climb over $150,000 and within two years drop over 50%. IMHO, long time holders of Apple stocks might want to look to sell and wait for a correction to buy more Apple shares.
Apple announces dividend: Will it bite into growth? QUOTE The company will pay a quarterly $2.65 per share and buy back up to $10 billion in stock. It's an admission that the company has reached a certain level of maturity and that its expansion may slow.
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3-19-12, 1:28pm | Post
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Wow, breaking the $700 barrier would mean Apple's Board of Directors would agree to around a $3.33 dividend.
Is Apple going to $700? |
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3-23-12, 8:32pm | Post
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Perhaps the libraries around the area should use Apple PCs. Too often I get on computers at one library and it still be signed on to Black Planet. That's a hook up site for the entitlement class.
How Apple is changing kids' brains |
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3-25-12, 9:00am | Post
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When there will be correction on the Apple stock is anyone guess, but like housing the investment markets do go through cycles. Ignoring historical data, millions of clueless and useless purchased no down payment homes at 'teaser' rates with the expectation the property value would always go up. Also some borrowed at similar terms and when the market 'corrected' (collapse for the clueless and useless), monthly payment went way northward. Given this administration mantra that stupid folks are never wrong, many are now receiving checks from financial inistutions, financial aid and even slashing of what they owe on their crib.
In regard to stocks, lets not forget before the 'real' Great Depression numerous folks took every dollars they could get get their hands on and played the stock market. Again, there was a belief by many that stocks would always rise, except ... Is it time to bet against Apple? This post has been edited by kas: 3-25-12, 9:01am |
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3-26-12, 10:55am | Post
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3-26-12, 11:07am | Post
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4-7-12, 8:07am | Post
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After WW2, my father BIL went to work for the Feds at the Mapping Agency. Even being a college graduate, the man was constantly passed by those who were hired later and he had trained. Their main advance was that the Feds wanted to move blacks and women up the chain ASAP. Now TX politicans want to force Apple to hire certain folks around Austin, who might be clueless and useless.
Now how did Toyota handle things? Before the TX assembly plant was operational, workers were hired, went through a 'no' pay training program and only given work if they were qualified. Around here when there was three vehicle assembly plants, too often the dredges of society got hired and with OT, could make six figures. Once past the 89 days probation period, they could spend lunch hour drinking like fishes and smoking drugs in their American made rides. Get caught selling drugs at works and often the UAW lawyers would help the POS get a nice six figure settlement. By the way, AL cut school funding(see Nader's comments) and use the money to train the workforce that would be working at the BMW assembly plant. QUOTE Is Ralph Nader Right About Apple's Texas Campus? Activist Ralph Nader has written an open letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook urging the company to refuse the nearly $30 million in Texan taxpayer money already pledged to lure the company to build a $304 million campus in Austin.The money is nothing compared to Apple's enormous profits, Nader says, but would mean a lot to Texas public schools. Nader writes: "Already Texas public schools have laid off 32,000 workers, including 12,000 teachers. Another round of $2 billion in funding cuts from the state government is coming this September. Who needs $21 million (plus another $14.5 million) more: the bulging corporate treasury of Apple or the school children of Texas?" If Nader wanted to convince more people -- and surely that's the point, since he released the letter to Cook -- he should have let go of some of the standard lefty phrases that distract from his argument, like "corporate welfare," "capitalists," and references to the company's Chinese laborers. But does he have a point? The money promised to Apple includes $21 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund and $8.6 million more from the city of Austin. Travis County wants to give $7.6 million on top of that. Travis County's tax breaks -- 80 percent off its tax bill -- would be offered on the condition that Apple hire "economically disadvantaged" locals, the Austin American-Statesman explains. That would include people who "went through a targeted job training or live in a poor area pegged for development." But one of the reasons people in poor areas have trouble getting sweet high-skilled jobs is that they go to mediocre or bad public schools. It's been widely reported that some companies have struggled to find high-skilled Americans to fill empty positions. It seems it would be difficult to hire local people who can do the work -- Apple's average salary will be 20 percent higher than the local average -- if the county doesn't have good public schools. On top of that, those jobs aren't necessarily guaranteed. The Texas Enterprise Fund, Gov. Rick Perry's fund specifically created in 2003 to lure businesses, has had only mixed success, bringing in just a third of the jobs it promised after giving $440 million in taxpayer funds to private businesses. In 2011, Texans for Public Justice found that in 2010, companies who'd gotten those grants had created 22,349 jobs, just 37 percent of the 59,100 jobs promised. On the other hand, these tax breaks are how cities compete for investment from new companies. At late as mid-March, it was still possible Apple could move to Phoenix instead, Bloomberg BusinessWeek reported. If Texas doesn't offer the tax breaks, someone else will. Apple's deal with Texas by the numbers: Money Texas will give to Apple: $21 million over 10 years. Money Austin will give Apple: $8.6 million over 10 years. Money Travis County wants to give Apple: $7.4 million over the next 15 years. Money Austin thinks it will get back: $23.3 million over 14 years. Jobs Apple will add in the area: 3,600. Average wage of those jobs: $63,950 a year. Price of Austin campus: $304 million. Apple's value: Market capitalization is about $546 billion. Most surprising revelation: Nader is an Apple shareholder. http://www.theatlanticwire.com/business/20...s-campus/50850/ Travis County considers terms for Apple to receive up to $7.4 million in incentives QUOTE Chief among the negotiating terms, Biscoe said, is making sure Apple hires some proportion of "economically disadvantaged" people, or people who are unemployed, went through a targeted job training or live in a poor area pegged for development. Biscoe wouldn't say what percentage the county is shooting for, saying it might undermine private negotiations with Apple.
"We want to provide some opportunity for upward mobility but also give Apple employees that are qualified," Biscoe said. |
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4-7-12, 9:05am | Post
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Oh man... get the bug spray... this buzz just wont go away! HAHAHA!
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