AAPL Up 4% on Canaccord Upgrade to Buy [Update]

In his research note, obtained by The Mac Observer, Mr. Misek said he raising Apple’s rating, ” based on positive feedback from our channel and increasing confidence that Apple’s product refresh cycle on both the iPhone and Mac could translate into meaningful gains for the back half of 2009.” He said he was raising his…

Particle Debris (week ending 3/27) Twitters, Shudders and Shivers

Also on Monday, Seth Weintraub delved into some of the things that Apple didn’t talk about at the iPhone 3.0 event, but which various developers have discovered. More disclosures like these are likely to emerge as developers dig into the new SDK.On Tuesday, I read about a new competitor to boxee called ZeeVee. For now,…

Analyst Downgrades Apple on Pricing Concerns...and Netbook Strategy?

I’m still scratching my head over that last bit, too, but let’s look at what he said: “Apple’s premium-pricing model is vulnerable in today’s recessionary environment,” Mr. Seyrafi wrote, according to a Marketwatch report. He cited the example that Apple’s average selling price (ASP) for a notebook is US$1,398, which is more than double that…

Who Needs an 8 Hour Battery Anyway?

To which I say: Who cares? All right, I am sure there are a few people who care (and most of them will likely post critical comments here). But they make up a very very small minority. I contend that, for the rest of us, the MacBook Pro’s extended battery life is of trivial concern and,…

Keynote predictions scorecard

Not very well. I started off with a bang, nailing that new versions of iLife and iWork would be the initial announcements at the Expo. From there, I quickly headed downhill. There was no preview of Mac OS X 10.6. Much worse, none of the hardware that I had anticipated showed up. No Mac mini,…

FileMaker Pro 10 Gets New Interface, More

Version 10 also added several new database templates, new script triggers, the ability to save searches, the ability to import from Bento databases, and more. The company also announced FileMaker Pro Server 10. The new version of the server-level database solution gained server-side direct data import and export support, an updated PHP setup assistant, can…

Would an Apple Netbook be a Smart Product?

Mr. Gottheil listed these benefits: It will provide web access, e-mail, media playing, and essential applications at a single low price. Computer beginners will be able to start using it quickly and easily. Users will have fewer questions, problems, conflicts and security breaches, as the device will be less intimidating than both PCs and Macs.…

The Great White Space Debate

The battle over white space is over. At least for now. And the forces of the future have prevailed. Before I explain what I mean by this, let me backpedal a bit. If you own an iPhone, and you use it to connect to public Wi-Fi spots, it’s been a great couple of weeks. Last…

What a Touchscreen Would do for the Mac

Itis time for Apple to introduce a full-fledged touchscreen Mac to the market, according to Don Reisinger at CNET on Monday. So far, Apple has stopped short of a full touchscreen Mac and restricted that technology to the iPhone. Mr. Reisinger wondered if itis time for Apple to take the risk of introducing a touchscreen…

ATR Forecasts Strong June Qtr for Apple

American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu predicted on Thursday that Apple will show strong results for its fiscal 3rd quarter than ended in June. The expectation is US$7.3B in revenue, $1.10 EPS, 2.5 million Macs, 10.5 million iPods and 705,000 (2G) iPhones. In a research note to investors, obtained by TMO, Mr. Wu enumerated key…

AAPL Down Dramatically for No Obvious Reasons

Appleis stock (AAPL) dropped nearly US$8.00 on Wednesday for no obvious reasons, according to Barronis. It could be nothing more than profit taking in an ugly market. The news about Apple on Wednesday was minor: a lawsuit over the name “Mighty Mouse” and the fact that the company will use LED backlighting in future notebook…

Podcast - Apple Weekly Report #122: Apple vs. NY and MS vs. Yahoo

Direct Link: MP3 Version Apple is seeing red over New York’s Green logo, Adobe’s 64-bit apps are coming to Windows first, Final Cut Server finally sees the light of day, iPhones get cheap in Germany. Microsoft’s buyout battle with Yahoo is heating up, and Germany’s iTunes Store now offers more than music. This week’s Quick…

CW: Multitouch Makes All the Difference on New MacBook Pro

“Apple is understandably proud of this new feature, which mimics the finger gestures used to navigate around its popular iPhone,” Ken Mingis wrote. “It was introduced with the MacBook Air, but itis not included in the new MacBook models also unveiled last month. I expect this feature to work its way down the food chain,…

Analyst: Macintosh is Recession Proof

“So far, our sense is that the Mac business appears to be recession proof. We were already looking for robust Mac unit growth of 38 percent year over year, but now we think it may be closer to 42 percent,” Mr. Wu said. “MacBook Air sales, which saw a little bit of a lull after…

Logic Studio Shows Music on the Mac is Back

Weive been reviewing Logic Studio for a couple of months now, and weire extremely impressed. For budding engineers and producers, no software provides a better value. For studio veterans, Logic 8 has the edge on the competition in flexibility, portability, and MIDI functionality. Itis our experience — though this is notoriously hard to prove or…

Mac, PC Named Best Commercial Characters

Apple’s Mac and PC transcended the ranks of commercial spokesmen in 2007 to become USATODAY’s best ad-based characters of the year. The characters were portrayed by Justin Long and John Hodgman and appeared in 17 advertisements throughout the year. John Hodgman and Justin Long in Apple’s Get a Mac campaign. The advertisements were conceived by…

AAPL Clears $198

Apple left a nice stocking stuffer for investors on Monday when the company’s stock closed at a new high of US$198.80. The Mac, iPod and iPhone maker’s stock climbed $3.80 during the day from its opening $195 price, and $4.89 from its $193.91 closing price on Friday. As of closing on Monday, Apple’s market cap…

Podcast - Mac Geek Gab #132: I Command You To Sleep!

&catShow notes for Mac Geek Gab Podcast For Monday, December 17th, 2007. Direct Links: MP3 Version or AAC Enhanced Version (courtesy of Michael Johnston of iPhone Alley). Dave and John help you put your Mac to sleep … in their most entertaining fashion, of course! Additional topics covered include resolving iPhoto importing problems, understanding your…

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