Apple R&D spending up 13%
From <a href="http://www.macworld.co.uk" target="_blank">Macworld.co.uk</a>
In its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Apple revealed that its research and development (R&D) expenditures increased 13 per cent or $50 million to $430 million in 2001 as compared to 2000. R&D spend totalled $430 million, $380 million, and $314 million in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
According to Apple, this overall increase in R&D spending over the last two years is directly related to increases in R&D headcount of approximately 25 per cent over that time to support expanded product development efforts.
In its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Apple revealed that its research and development (R&D) expenditures increased 13 per cent or $50 million to $430 million in 2001 as compared to 2000. R&D spend totalled $430 million, $380 million, and $314 million in 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively.
According to Apple, this overall increase in R&D spending over the last two years is directly related to increases in R&D headcount of approximately 25 per cent over that time to support expanded product development efforts.
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<strong>How else do you think they can build new devices like the iPod? </strong><hr></blockquote>
Or place flowers inside the plastics of the iMac? This is heavy research they are doing you know. One day we will be able to cure AIDS with this king of fundamental technology.
[vader] impressive [/vader]
Let's hope that extra $50 million is for swank new CPU & mobo development teams.
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Watch out! You're starting to sound like me!
[ 12-29-2001: Message edited by: DoctorGonzo ]</p>
Yeah, maybe they should buy ATI; the company that can write the drivers for the ATI cards.
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Yeah, maybe they should buy ATI; the company that can write the drivers for the ATI cards. </strong><hr></blockquote>
maybe Apple should write them considering they are responsible for all technical support and driver updates
Fran vs. Applenut!
(Mortal Kombat voice)
ROUND TWO! FIIGHT!
(/MK voice)
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I agree. However Apple does have a pretty big war chest for a company with their revenue stream. They also have relatively a lot of talent and intellectual property compared to most of their peers (hardware co's).
If they use(d) these resources wisely they could really accomplish something.
Personally and as an investor I'm very glad that they are spending more on R&D, even if profits suffer in the short term as a result. The iPod is hopefully the tip of the iceberg.