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To: Raptech who wrote (3059)	11/29/1999 1:42:00 PM
From: jgideon	Read Replies (1) of 3187

> The big questions is, what will they do after the holidays to perpetuate the near term success? Long term, CPU cannot compete directly against web computer sales. It is just too easy to get something off the web from a company with lower overhead that can offer lower prices for the same goods. The next couple years will hurt especially as the e-tailers offer items at or near cost, just to get name recognition and market share. However, there will always be a market for a brick and mortar store presence. Lots of people want to see and hold a product before buying. There is always the instant gratification of taking it home today. That market will shrink, but will never go away. CPU can be the dominant player in that area. They just have to adjust their strategies accordingly. The big question is whether they can be consistently profitable in such a market. Until CPU has a stated plan on how to adjust to that future, I wouldn't expect the stock to have any sustained strength. JMHO. jg

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