Comments on: Will Apple turn tech stocks sour?

By: robert, laguna beach, california

robert, laguna beach, california — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 19:52:02 +0000

I bought Mac at 199, 188 and I am going to buy alot tommorow at 133.

I didn't think it was going to go below 200 but i was wrong. I will keep buying it as the iphone is going to be released in Japan, the kids want Macs when you replace your old pc and Apple TV is going to be hugh. Remember they only have 5 percent of the home pc market. I wish I had bought now but I think it will be a 600 dollar stock in the next 10 years and I will be a millionaire!!!!!!!!!!

By: Steve, at the beach

Steve, at the beach — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:10:45 +0000

You need to get your head out of the sand. Let see, iPhone and Mac sales are cranking, so we will only focus on the iPod and how it is flat and not selling a billion units a month and base all your decisions on that. Give me a break. Are you the one that complains about a free meal too??

By: Danny Poblete, Bangkok, Thailand

Danny Poblete, Bangkok, Thailand — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:05:11 +0000

Apple has got to bring the iPhone to Asian countries. In Bangkok alone I have a lot of friends who actually buy one from the US, have them hacked for 500 Thai Bhat, and risk losing the iPhone warranty just so they can use them–all for the price of an iPhone plus B500 (US$15.50). I'll buy one my self when the memory is up more than a mere 8GB so I don't have to lug around my 80GB iPod plus my Nokia phone.

By: Tom Donohue, NewsVisual, Seattle, WA

Tom Donohue, NewsVisual, Seattle, WA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:16:58 +0000

I don’t know whether I can agree with those who believe that Apple will be just a computer company again. We cannot simply assume that the iPhone has little potential for growth, since, if the rumors are true, it can enter the business market by offering various applications, like spreadsheets. That’s just one possibility for growth.

By: Sachin Balagopalan

Sachin Balagopalan — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:42:57 +0000

Its' all about the numbers!

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By: Ken, Tulsa OK

Ken, Tulsa OK — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 20:05:49 +0000

When you look at AAPL there is a need to look at other stocks, like Google, to see it's not just AAPL getting hit. Also remember that Bush came out with a $145 Billion stimulus package before the results were presented AND agreed to work with Congress to get it out fast. That's scary in itself.

Overall Apple's results are very positive, especially when compared to companies like Motorola.

Margins were excellent because of the increases in software sales, but when they drop they won't go to the level of PC companies. Low gross margins are in the high 20% range.

iPods may well be shifting part of their market to the Touch/iPhone lines, which will result in slowing of unit sales a bit, but increased revenues. Considering that Apple enjoyed record profit increases while deferring $1.44 Billion in revenues speaks well of this up scale market.

Other positive indicators include the SDK arriving next month. The SDK has the potential of matching the Palm frenzy back when a very large number of developers jumped on the bandwagon. A hidden (for now) factor in potential growth for 2008 & beyond.

Stores are also a strong indicator for grown. Another discounted factor is that stores continue to sell over half of their Macs to customers new to the platform. Throw in Best Buy having strong results and moving from 286 to 600 Apple Stores in 2008 and the retail side looks very good.

And finally there is the $18.4 Billion in cash. I consider that amazing for Apple and believe it will keep Apple going full speed in terms of R&D and new products during a recession. Critical for surviving a recession and for coming out of one strong.

Considering the current factors, how many companies are in Apple's position in terms of sales, products and underlying strength?

By: Elder Norm, palestine, texas

Elder Norm, palestine, texas — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:58:00 +0000

Hmmm, Apple does not invent anti-gravity. Therefore, the company is falling apart! ????????

Apple just had a banner quarter and a great year and 2008 has every indication of being BETTER. So of course the stock price should fall.?????

Wall Street is full of people playing off general fears so that they can make money. PERIOD. Unless the US economy totally crashes and burns, I am expecting Apple to really soar in 2008. Want to make a ton of money??

BUY Apple stock NOW. Hurry before they come to their senses. JMHO.

By: Mark, Saint Augustine, FL

Mark, Saint Augustine, FL — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:51:34 +0000

"having mastered the iTouch…"

Wim – get an Etch-A-Sketch. That's about all you're technically ready for…

By: Tony - Dover, NH

Tony - Dover, NH — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:01:12 +0000

I wonder how much money Apple is going to lose over the MacBook Air. When that gets reported next quarter the stock is gonna drop even lower.

By: Wim,Santa Barbara CA

Wim,Santa Barbara CA — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:54:33 +0000

Shipping 22 million units to consumers of anything is an amazing number under any circumstances. Is there any product that can compare? And as far as cannibalization of iPod vs IPhone is concerned: having mastered the iTouch is giving me the confidence that I could probably fully utilize the iPhone, so that is next on my list.