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Typical Apple Matters "THE SKY IS FALLING!!!" article.

Chris, I feel it's rather clear that you weren't an Apple enthusiast during the 80's and 90's... and even the first part of the 00's. Having lived through the highs and lows of that period of Apple's past, I think you are candy coating the past. VERY few Mac users of the mid 90's thought Apple was anything but dying (or at least, very misguided). Overpriced hardware, an OS built on 1970's technology, a dissolving user and developer base... it looked VERY bad for Apple. The Apple of 2007 has a number of legs to stand on. Hardware, software, OS updates, iPod, iPhone, Music, Videos, .mac, etc. etc. I would also say that some of the newest Mac users are the most vocal fanboys. You seem to be part of a new segment of the media that considers everyone that uses Apple products before you switched a "Fanboy." Also, when Apple dropped the floppy disk, there were loyal Apple users that were very upset. Also, do you think the $100 rebate was Apple's way of "backtrack"-ing? I think it was a calculated move by Apple to get more people to jump on the iPhone. It obviously worked as they sold a considerable amount since. I realize you have a VERY negative writing style, but it's very clear that you don't really have any reference point regarding Apple's history.

"Apple is going to become a radically different company once Jobs leaves." This is pure speculation. "And, sadly, it will change for the worse. " followed up with additional speculation. Steve has done a wonderful job... THIS time around, but he was driving Apple into the ground during during his first stint at Apple. Next opened his eyes IMHO. I think Apple will take a significant hit once Apple steps down, but he isn't the magic. The magic has been, and always will be, wonderful consumer products.

IMHO, you couldn't be further from the truth. Apple has given us a considerable amount of choice. Trying to offer a device that will: - have the storage of the Classic - with the user interface of the Touch - with the price point of the Nano is simply ridiculous. What about joggers? They want a HDD? (no) The size of the iTouch/iPhone is a bit big when you are looking for ultra portable. If you want a larger screen, you could go with a iPod touch or etc. etc. There will always be compromises when dealing with a product line. If there weren't, you wouldn't need a product line. It's all about the return on investment. Also, there is some speculation regarding weather or not OS X (the base of the iPhone/iPod touch) could run satisfactorily on such a HDD. Also, adding that HDD would increase the thickness both with the drive and with the battery needed to power the larger screen and HD. Also, potential heat issues... bla bla bla. I'll admit, I'm not a fan of the iPod touch not having email or a proper calendar, but don't make it worse than it is.

Chris, you have a wonderful way of sensationalizing issues with such comments as "After nine months of anticipation, Apple finally released an iPod based on the iPhone form factor and interface." Apple "finally" released the iPhone form factor and interface? OK, that being said, I do agree that the iPod touch is a bit of a letdown. I hope Apple comes to their senses and releases a mail application, FUNCTIONAL calendar and a few other niceties that the iPhone has. Besides attempting to differentiate the iPhone with the iPod touch... it's mind-boggling to see them purposefully exclude such features. Oh well... I'll wait.

And roughly a year later, they abandoned IBM/Moto. for Intel. What a smart move!

booga, Time Machine is not an innovation??? Oh, because Vista has something that is technically similar, but most users can't use, it's not an innovation. If that's your definition of innovation, Apple has never innovated. Time Machine [b]could be[/b] the common person's back-up solution. That is pure innovation in the same way the iMac and iPod were innovative.