Apple fully knows R&D is the driving force behind its core values: innovation. the iPhone and iPad lines are showing signs of aging and we need those TV, iWatch, and car infotainment systems soon!
Also, people seem to forget that the smaller a product is the a) less material is used b) less weight/volume is shipped c) less has to be recycled.
Making a smaller producet a) saves on material costs b) saves on shipping costs c) saves on recycling costs
Smaller products = cheaper to produce* and more environmentally friendly
*assuming similar fab costs
Exactly, we have an orig. white intel 20" iMac at home. My GF brought her new work iMac home from her school in it's box for me to load Pages, setup her Mail, etc., etc. When I lifted it out of the box I was truly amazed at how light it was compared to our intel iMac.
And her's was not the thin design of today's model. I applaud Apple for the dedication to thinness.
I do not own Apple stock. I own 2014 2015 AAPL calls from $420 area
I mentioned that because cash is growing enormously and they better use it which benefits the growth not only on the hardware side but also on the service side as well!
I hope that I am wrong and I do not see this company being like dell in next 10 years!
Ego won't last forever unless they have real deal coming out every few years!
People like Gore are board members who do nothing.
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Simple? You call for nothing but complexity and pointless wastes of money.
I mentioned that because cash is growing enormously and they better use it which benefits the growth not only on the hardware side but also on the service side as well!
Expanding services does not preclude the continuation of hardware investment.
Simple? You call for nothing but complexity and pointless wastes of money.
Expanding services does not preclude the continuation of hardware investment.
Who told that they should not keep on building hardware? They should definitely do that!
Think before you bark
Services is not about pointless waste of money but stronger Ecosystem. I just threw few stuff in there like Apple payment system which can have huge potential. Anyway I told what I felt. I did not ask for your opinion, how they are!
iCar? Keep on dreaming ---> Jobs left and took the balls with him!
Apple needs to improve their speakers on all their products. This is crucially important to me. The new iMac sounds far worst than the old model, but is thinner! Is that the right trade off on an iMac? I don't think so.
What? Would you prefer a 5" thick iMac with Mega-Bass?
Dollar devaluation due to loose monetary policy at the Federal Reserve in a misguided effort to boost employment. Google it.
You are way off, empirically speaking. 'Loose monetary policy' will affect the value of the currency only if inflation expectations (or actual inflation) increase.
Neither has been the case in the past few years, despite fervent hopes and wails from right-wing doomsayers.
In fact, data belie your claim in spades. During the period 2002 - 2008, when monetary policy was tighter than now, the USD index depreciated by nearly 40%; since 2008, when monetary policy has been much looser, the USD is actually up ~7% (see, e.g., http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency -- you can check for yourself by specifying appropriate date ranges).
Dollar devaluation due to loose monetary policy at the Federal Reserve in a misguided effort to boost employment. Google it.
You are way off, theoretically and empirically speaking.
Theoretically, 'loose monetary policy' will decrease the value of the currency only if inflation expectations (or actual inflation) increase. If the market does not believe there are adverse inflation consequences, the currency can stay flat, or even appreciate.
Inflation has been quite mild in the past few years, despite fervent hopes and wails from right-wing doomsayers.
Empirically, data belie your claim in spades. During the period 2002 - 2008, when monetary policy was tighter than now, the USD index depreciated by nearly 40%; since 2008, when monetary policy has been much looser, the USD is actually up ~7% (see, e.g., http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency -- you can check for yourself by specifying appropriate date ranges).
You are way off, empirically speaking. 'Loose monetary policy' will affect the value of the currency only if inflation expectations (or actual inflation) increase.
Neither has been the case in the past few years, despite fervent hopes and wails from right-wing doomsayers.
In fact, data belie your claim in spades. During the period 2002 - 2008, when monetary policy was tighter than now, the USD index depreciated by nearly 40%; since 2008, when monetary policy has been much looser, the USD is actually up ~7% (see, e.g., http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency -- you can check for yourself by specifying appropriate date ranges).
...but in reality, all you need to do is go here http://www.usinflationcalculator.comand use the online calculator for an unbiased view of the value of the dollar over time.
This bond buying is meant to keep the market from collapsing. There is no real underlying growth in this country because we are bankrupt and because Keynesianism has never worked.
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Also, people seem to forget that the smaller a product is the a) less material is used b) less weight/volume is shipped c) less has to be recycled.
Making a smaller producet a) saves on material costs b) saves on shipping costs c) saves on recycling costs
Smaller products = cheaper to produce* and more environmentally friendly
*assuming similar fab costs
Exactly, we have an orig. white intel 20" iMac at home. My GF brought her new work iMac home from her school in it's box for me to load Pages, setup her Mail, etc., etc. When I lifted it out of the box I was truly amazed at how light it was compared to our intel iMac.
And her's was not the thin design of today's model. I applaud Apple for the dedication to thinness.
Could be an indicator of the plummeting value of the dollar?
I am having a hard time understanding that.
explain?
Please don’t own Apple stock.
Just keeping it simple to all your Blah Blah
I do not own Apple stock. I own 2014 2015 AAPL calls from $420 area
I mentioned that because cash is growing enormously and they better use it which benefits the growth not only on the hardware side but also on the service side as well!
I hope that I am wrong and I do not see this company being like dell in next 10 years!
Ego won't last forever unless they have real deal coming out every few years!
People like Gore are board members who do nothing.
Political people and invention do not match
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Around 8,000 new employees in non-retail positions, an increase of ~20%. That's huge, something big must be stirring.
Gawd. Please stop.
take it easy
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Simple? You call for nothing but complexity and pointless wastes of money.
Expanding services does not preclude the continuation of hardware investment.
Simple? You call for nothing but complexity and pointless wastes of money.
Expanding services does not preclude the continuation of hardware investment.
Who told that they should not keep on building hardware? They should definitely do that!
Think before you bark
Services is not about pointless waste of money but stronger Ecosystem. I just threw few stuff in there like Apple payment system which can have huge potential. Anyway I told what I felt. I did not ask for your opinion, how they are!
iCar? Keep on dreaming ---> Jobs left and took the balls with him!
Wont be replying back. Keep on talking your BS!
No one, nor did I say it there. Please read.
Someone should, at least:
Hardware business will not work forever!
They are if the service is pointless.
Then you shouldn’t have posted yours.
What? Would you prefer a 5" thick iMac with Mega-Bass?
This article is about Apple's R&D costs.
Everyone seems to be clamoring for Apple to come up with revolutionary product-defining categories.
Well, guess what, you gotta break some eggs to make an omelette.
New stuff costs big bucks.
I am having a hard time understanding that.
explain?
Dollar devaluation due to loose monetary policy at the Federal Reserve in a misguided effort to boost employment. Google it.
I am having a hard time understanding that.
explain?
Dollar devaluation due to loose monetary policy at the Federal Reserve in a misguided effort to boost employment. Google it.
You are way off, empirically speaking. 'Loose monetary policy' will affect the value of the currency only if inflation expectations (or actual inflation) increase.
Neither has been the case in the past few years, despite fervent hopes and wails from right-wing doomsayers.
In fact, data belie your claim in spades. During the period 2002 - 2008, when monetary policy was tighter than now, the USD index depreciated by nearly 40%; since 2008, when monetary policy has been much looser, the USD is actually up ~7% (see, e.g., http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency -- you can check for yourself by specifying appropriate date ranges).
I am having a hard time understanding that.
explain?
Dollar devaluation due to loose monetary policy at the Federal Reserve in a misguided effort to boost employment. Google it.
You are way off, theoretically and empirically speaking.
Theoretically, 'loose monetary policy' will decrease the value of the currency only if inflation expectations (or actual inflation) increase. If the market does not believe there are adverse inflation consequences, the currency can stay flat, or even appreciate.
Inflation has been quite mild in the past few years, despite fervent hopes and wails from right-wing doomsayers.
Empirically, data belie your claim in spades. During the period 2002 - 2008, when monetary policy was tighter than now, the USD index depreciated by nearly 40%; since 2008, when monetary policy has been much looser, the USD is actually up ~7% (see, e.g., http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency -- you can check for yourself by specifying appropriate date ranges).
Well, when Apple is the R&D for so many companies *cough**Samsung**cough*, they need to keep on top of innovation!!
That's you. You live on AI. For regular users there's a reason it's called an AIO.
You just answered your own question. Clearly, if the internal speakers are not good enough for you, you're not a "regular user".
I could see your objection to external speakers if you were complaining about a laptop. But with a static desktop location, this makes no sense.
(And "live on AI", really? Compare our respective post counts and get back to me on that.)
After which you'll sell it, to upgrade to iCar Retina.
Also, the hood is glued shut, as are the doors.
the doors aren't glued shut... however, you'll need an AppleID and a fingerprint to drive the thing.
I wonder how much it will cost to fix the horrible illegibility in iOS 7.
You are way off, empirically speaking. 'Loose monetary policy' will affect the value of the currency only if inflation expectations (or actual inflation) increase.
Neither has been the case in the past few years, despite fervent hopes and wails from right-wing doomsayers.
In fact, data belie your claim in spades. During the period 2002 - 2008, when monetary policy was tighter than now, the USD index depreciated by nearly 40%; since 2008, when monetary policy has been much looser, the USD is actually up ~7% (see, e.g., http://www.tradingeconomics.com/united-states/currency -- you can check for yourself by specifying appropriate date ranges).
I think this article says it best... http://www.theonion.com/articles/us-economy-grinds-to-halt-as-nation-realizes-money,2912/
...but in reality, all you need to do is go here http://www.usinflationcalculator.com and use the online calculator for an unbiased view of the value of the dollar over time.
Oh, and isn't it interesting what this 'notoriously right-wing' organization, Reuters reports today: http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/10/30/us-usa-fed-idUSBRE99T05B20131030
This bond buying is meant to keep the market from collapsing. There is no real underlying growth in this country because we are bankrupt and because Keynesianism has never worked.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-nsc-keynesian-economics-government-shutdowns-and-20131030,0,2119921.story