I'm amazed at the amount of enthusiasm still left for this company and the stock. When I hear comments like, "just wait until the next chip comes out, then they will sweep up Wintell," I just can't believe it! Why in the WORLD would you consider this company as an "investment" right now, when there are so many other "good" picks out there that have revenue and earnings momentum? It looks to me like Apple is trying to save their way to profitability. Comments like, "if our revenue doesn't slide too much, and we manage 1.8B, then we will break even" really concern me.
I happen to *have* used MAC products. While I thought they were easy to use, I got sick of the lack of software available, the overall performance of the machine, the fact that I had to send it back three times for repair in one year, the daily system crashes and freezes, and the exorbitant price that I paid in the first place!! I switched to a WinTell machine, and couldn't be happier. It works, it was cheep, I liked the software that came with it, and it's FAST (like 20 times faster with many of the applications that I use).
So, if I have some money to invest, would I look at Apple? Would I be buying it in hopes of a little "pop" if they just happen to break even this QTR? Do I like the long term strategy? Do they have volume and market share? Get off the emotional roller coaster on this one and put your money in a "Good" investment, or invest in Apple when they have a proven long term strategy that *works*. Unless, you, of course, are a trader or are looking for a good short! :*)
Brian |
