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  • Goldman Sachs Rod Hall admits defeat, hikes Apple target to $130

    If I ever took the advice of these types of analysts, I would be considerably poor than I am now.  Point in fact, around the time that I started contributing to a 401k, I also invested into AAPL.  In those 20 years, my 401k had grown about 3 fold (300%) compared to the total contributions.  The APPL investment on the overhand has grown 67 fold (6700%).  I ignored the advice of the investment advisers and analysts when AAPL stock went into the big dips and hung in there.  The stock is now worth the same amount as my 401k using only a fraction of the capital. 
    That choice will make a big difference to my retirement plans.  Of course if I see signs that Apple are beginning to lose their way then I will cash out.  But given the current performance and the promise of their new offerings I am very confident that Apple will continue to overachieve in the near future.
    It always annoys me but I should not be surprised that the markets reaction to the massive earnings report has been tepid.  Apple beat the street consensus by $0.40 (40% higher).  Nevermind, I know that overall the stock will continue to move up overtime.  With the introduction of the M-class Macs there is going to be a lot of upside to Apple's business.
    viclauyycequality72521mariowincoFileMakerFellerBeatswatto_cobra
  • Mobile ECG specialist AliveCor seeks US Apple Watch ban

    As with many of these patent cases, the plaintiff has taken several years to make a claim.  Apple Watch's EKG capability is widely known and I can't see how the plaintiff didn't know of this claimed issue within months of the first watch being released.
    GeorgeBMacpujones1watto_cobra
  • Stolen Quanta documents show MacBook Pro with SD card slot, MagSafe

    MagSafe is good but for me being able to plug in power on either side is a great feature.  If Apple add MagSafe back then please still allow charging via USB-C.  

    SD cards may be a useful addition espeicalling if your SSD is on the small size.  You can now get a 1GB SD card for $30.  No idea on the quality, longevity or speed.
    dysamoria
  • Hard drive shortages could be driven by storage-based cryptocurrency

    This is another example that crytocurrencies are unsustainable.  The energy demands of running these servers are enormous and is now beginning  to contribute to the greenhouse effect.  This is only going to get worse.  As usual a few people will get rich and the rest of us will suffer.
    baconstangwatto_cobra
  • Apple TV with camera and built-in HomePod speaker reportedly in the works

    A soundbar with a camera could work for FaceTime but if you think about this, we already have many Apple devices with FT capability.  Any soundbar would need to be able to integrate with a woofer and side speakers to get surround sound.

    As for a screen, good for input but isn't it better just to have your phone or Mac do it for you?  For example adding the home app to the Mac is quite useful.

    AppleTV needs updating and there needs to be a cheaper dongle version that you can just plug in to the TV.
    watto_cobracornchip