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To: Don Green who wrote (54823)	7/20/2006 11:37:55 PM
From: jbn3	Respond to of 213182

Don, I understand that holding the gains, and gaining further is the question under discussion. For argument's sake, let us consider another product. Say that GM gained 6% market share in one quarter in any of their product lines. Should one call that an anomaly? Or might one logically suspect that they had introduced a majorly marketable new product? * might one consider this to be a passing fad? * might one suspect that the product resonated with the public? * might one reasonably expect additional market share gains? Use the same illustration with, for example, Samsung or Mitsubishi and the Plasma TV market. If one of those companies gained 6% market share in one quarter after a new product introduction, I would think it fatuous at best to conclude that the gain was an anomaly which would not, or could not be sustained. That would be a classic case of refusing to see the forest... Just my $0.02 jbn3d

To: Don Green who wrote (54823)	7/20/2006 11:50:39 PM
From: Jeff Hayden	Respond to of 213182

Gaining further and retaining is what is in question. Why? Apple has been beating your prognostications for more than a year now. They're gaining a reputation for hitting home runs and sustained growth. What is there to prove? Apple's ability to design and make stuff that sells stands as an achievement for all companies to envy these days. Don't forget, they are very happy with what's coming in the pipeline. By the way, could you update that chart you were showing before the CC? Thanks in advance, Jeff