Comments on: Analyst: Apple appears 'recession proof'

By: Sarah, Burbank, CA

Sarah, Burbank, CA — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 06:17:22 +0000

Apple has always been the computer of choice for entrepreneurs. When layoffs force talented people to convert their skillsets from staff member to competition, the best and brightest get a business license and a Mac.

Economic downturns mean a rise in demand for Macs.

By: blogitforu

blogitforu — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:59:41 +0000

Wow apple is going down

By: Marcos, Los Angeles, California

Marcos, Los Angeles, California — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 07:43:49 +0000

Apple products are food for the intellect in us all. Who doesn't need food? Yes, its recession proof.

By: ballmer, redmond, WA.

ballmer, redmond, WA. — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:49:57 +0000

If Microsoft isn't recession proof, Apple can't be!

http://fakesteveballmer.blogspot.com

By: Dan, Boston, MA

Dan, Boston, MA — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:54:51 +0000

“Customers are attracted to its super thin form factor and do not seem to mind some of its limitations.” – this statement could describe all AAPL products and its customers.

No consumer tech company is recession-proof. The same crap was spewed before the tech bubble burst. News flash for Wu – consumer spending on luxury items drops in a recession.

Love the fanboys lining up to agree with a forecast that just happens to reinforce their pie-in-the-sky AAPL fantasy. AAPL had a nice run but all stocks mean revert – just look at CSCO, MSFT, DELL, etc.

The lesson you all need to learn is that great products does not necessarily equal a great stock.

By: Richard, Ponce, Puerto Rico

Richard, Ponce, Puerto Rico — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 04:33:37 +0000

"what an idiot! no tech company is recession proof"

Of course not. But Apple manages to grow when others are shrinking. What do you call that?

Apple is stealing market share from Microsoft. Apple is doing things right (for a change), while Microsoft is doing things wrong. Apple gambled a while back with the iPod, a VERY expensive portable music player, and the gamble PAID OFF.

The problem with other companies is that they are not willing to take risks anymore. Of all the computer companies out there, Apple is the only one bringing to the market new and bold products.

Traditionally Apple has been the one changing the computer landscape … remember the Floppy-less iMac? Now the no CD laptop? How about the no keyboard phone?

Other companies are playing the catch up game with Apple's designs. You will see Blackberry doing an all screen design .. why is that I wonder? And you already saw how the Zune looks almost the same as an iPhone… with some color changes (brown???).

By: Condor, Banner Springs, CA

Condor, Banner Springs, CA — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:53:46 +0000

what an idiot! no tech company is recession proof. tech depends on business investment and private consumption growth. the gathering recession in the US will see steep real declines in both. for analysts still wet behind the ears, this means tech revenue will also see steep real declines. implication: falling tech stock prices…

By: Tom, Sydney, NSW

Tom, Sydney, NSW — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 06:45:57 +0000

Mike sez,

I love Apple products, the only draw back is the price. I would love to own more Macs.

Be careful of Apple products! If there's a physical problem with your Apple machine, you will be in for a repair hell. See http://applequalitycomplaints.blogspot.com/

By: Nodack Phoenix AZ

Nodack Phoenix AZ — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:52:44 +0000

Apple's sales are going to be higher than expected just like last quarter. Last quarter set records, but Apple predicted this quarter would be slightly down so instead if the stock going up it went down. The same thing will happen again, so even though Apple is kicking butt, investors are sheepish.

Well, not all of them.

By: Don, LA, CA

Don, LA, CA — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:50:52 +0000

Actually, the drop may have also been due in part to hedgies trying to get liquid…