Comments on: Assessing the Apple Launch http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/ Upgrade Your Lifestyle Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:17:47 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Michael McWatters http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59101 Michael McWatters Mon, 31 Dec 2007 06:51:19 +0000 #comment-59101 Your prediction that "next year (2007) will be vastly harder still" for Apple proved very wrong. This was their biggest year yet. I've read several of your columns, and it appears your predictions are a bit shaky. I'm not an Apple FanBoy, but I am a fan of accurate predictions, and I'm not sure what yours are based upon. Your prediction that “next year (2007) will be vastly harder still” for Apple proved very wrong. This was their biggest year yet. I've read several of your columns, and it appears your predictions are a bit shaky. I'm not an Apple FanBoy, but I am a fan of accurate predictions, and I'm not sure what yours are based upon.

]]> By: bob http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59089 bob Tue, 30 Jan 2007 15:57:01 +0000 #comment-59089 I iTV surprised me in that it was shown and not available. I'm thinking that they are either stuck on getting it out or want to do some Xmas damage to the competition. <br /> <br /> I also was hoping for something with a bigger screen to watch videos on, I'm hanging on to my old Archos AV480 because the ipod screen is just a bit too small for my failing eyes. I guess I'm going to get a Wii for Xmas instead :-)<br /> I iTV surprised me in that it was shown and not available. I'm thinking that they are either stuck on getting it out or want to do some Xmas damage to the competition.

I also was hoping for something with a bigger screen to watch videos on, I'm hanging on to my old Archos AV480 because the ipod screen is just a bit too small for my failing eyes. I guess I'm going to get a Wii for Xmas instead :-)

]]> By: SilverStag http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59090 SilverStag Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:59:04 +0000 #comment-59090 The best "unbiased" article about iPod and Apple, i've ever come across. I love Apple and their products but, the idea of a buyers' market is really appealing. The best “unbiased” article about iPod and Apple, i've ever come across. I love Apple and their products but, the idea of a buyers' market is really appealing.

]]> By: Holiday Spreadsheet http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59100 Holiday Spreadsheet Tue, 19 Sep 2006 05:16:19 +0000 #comment-59100 The Zune is entering the market late, and this first generation probably wont sell much. But with the wieght of microsoft behind it I reckon it will slowly gather pace. Won't catch apple for ages(if at all) but I think at some point it will become a major brand The Zune is entering the market late, and this first generation probably wont sell much. But with the wieght of microsoft behind it I reckon it will slowly gather pace. Won't catch apple for ages(if at all) but I think at some point it will become a major brand

]]> By: Rob Enderle http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59096 Rob Enderle Mon, 18 Sep 2006 18:19:21 +0000 #comment-59096 Fran, I actually think you may be more positive about the current Zune device than I am. <br /> <br /> It is too big for a music only device, I have a hard time seeing it do very well at all. <br /> <br /> The Rhapsody DNA thing looks brilliant by comparison. Fran, I actually think you may be more positive about the current Zune device than I am.

It is too big for a music only device, I have a hard time seeing it do very well at all.

The Rhapsody DNA thing looks brilliant by comparison.

]]> By: Fran http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59095 Fran Mon, 18 Sep 2006 17:14:20 +0000 #comment-59095 The Zune just doesn't stand a chance. The problem here is that it will appeal to those currently without a player, those with an Apple product are probably not going to switch. The Zune just doesn't stand a chance. The problem here is that it will appeal to those currently without a player, those with an Apple product are probably not going to switch.

]]> By: Ian Bell http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59094 Ian Bell Mon, 18 Sep 2006 16:17:00 +0000 #comment-59094 Mr. Hodges, <br /> <br /> "Heads up, Rob, Microsoft hasn't released Zune yet--if they ever will. As of today, it's an idea not fully realized. Meanwhile iPods are flying off shelves. "<br /> <br /> Here is a link for you: <a href="http://news.digitaltrends.com/article11297.html" title="http://news.digitaltrends.com/article11297.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://news.digitaltrends.com/article11297.html</a><br /> <br /> Zune will be available for the holidays.<br /> <br /> I am pretty sure it is "realized" pretty far along at this point :) Mr. Hodges,

“Heads up, Rob, Microsoft hasn't released Zune yet–if they ever will. As of today, it's an idea not fully realized. Meanwhile iPods are flying off shelves. “

Here is a link for you: http://news.digitaltrends.com/article11297.html

Zune will be available for the holidays.

I am pretty sure it is “realized” pretty far along at this point :)

]]> By: Rob Enderle http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59099 Rob Enderle Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:53:10 +0000 #comment-59099 The Samsung has an impressive sound (heard a prototype several weeks back and, for something this small, the sound was jus short of amazing). <br /> <br /> On folks buying other products only for value, this may be true SanDisk has grown market share 300% while Apple and Creative Labs share remained flat (granted for Apple, once you reach the level of dominance they have there isn?t much room for growth) but we continue concerned that, for them, the market may have reached saturation. <br /> <br /> My conclusion is that Apple remains at the top of this market for good reason and that Zune, here or not, currently isn?t competitive. The new Rhapsody DNA offering is the most competitive yet, and my point is, the competition is getting better and at a faster rate. I don?t think this announcement did enough to ensure Apple can hold and may face some erosion as a result. <br /> <br /> Specifically on the ITV thing, think that is both brilliant and what Microsoft should have done 3 years ago (of course, at this point we don?t know the bad news, and their will undoubtedly be DRM related bad news to consider). If Apple takes this segment, which they could, there will be few folks naturally embarrassed by it. <br /> The Samsung has an impressive sound (heard a prototype several weeks back and, for something this small, the sound was jus short of amazing).

On folks buying other products only for value, this may be true SanDisk has grown market share 300% while Apple and Creative Labs share remained flat (granted for Apple, once you reach the level of dominance they have there isn?t much room for growth) but we continue concerned that, for them, the market may have reached saturation.

My conclusion is that Apple remains at the top of this market for good reason and that Zune, here or not, currently isn?t competitive. The new Rhapsody DNA offering is the most competitive yet, and my point is, the competition is getting better and at a faster rate. I don?t think this announcement did enough to ensure Apple can hold and may face some erosion as a result.

Specifically on the ITV thing, think that is both brilliant and what Microsoft should have done 3 years ago (of course, at this point we don?t know the bad news, and their will undoubtedly be DRM related bad news to consider). If Apple takes this segment, which they could, there will be few folks naturally embarrassed by it.

]]> By: Steve Hodges http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59097 Steve Hodges Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:30:06 +0000 #comment-59097 Heads up, Rob, Microsoft hasn't released Zune yet--if they ever will. As of today, it's an idea not fully realized. Meanwhile iPods are flying off shelves. Heads up, Rob, Microsoft hasn't released Zune yet–if they ever will. As of today, it's an idea not fully realized. Meanwhile iPods are flying off shelves.

]]> By: Steve Hodges http://www.digitaltrends.com/talk-backs/assessing-the-apple-launch/#comment-59098 Steve Hodges Mon, 18 Sep 2006 14:30:06 +0000 #comment-59098 A little heads up, Rob: Microsoft hasn't released anything yet--if they ever will. Furthermore, they just don't get it. Meanwhile, iPods are flyiing off the shelves and Apple is far from "being out of the game, " as you put it.<br /> <br /> Any you get paid to write this stuff? A little heads up, Rob: Microsoft hasn't released anything yet–if they ever will. Furthermore, they just don't get it. Meanwhile, iPods are flyiing off the shelves and Apple is far from “being out of the game, ” as you put it.

Any you get paid to write this stuff?

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