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Why the iPod is Not a Walkman

April 30th, 2008

Whenever an analyst wants to write something without thinking, it’s easy to pontificate on such silliness as the alleged resemblance of the iPod to the Sony Walkman. Both gained iconic status, but the latter was eventually largely supplanted by me-too products that were cheaper and offered identical or additional features.
And let’s not forget the famous IBM [...]


The Macworld Expo Report #2: Handicapping the Reactions

January 14th, 2006

It’s fair to say that there are far more important things happening on this planet than the impending new product introductions from Apple Computer. That a single profit-making corporation, other than a major auto maker, occupies the hearts and minds of people of all walks of life, is just amazing. Some compare the iPod, for [...]


(Update!) Nothing Lasts Forever: Was Dell Right?

February 5th, 2005

Just the other day, I heard that the current Star Trek franchise, “Enterprise,” is going to be cancelled because of declining ratings. This will be the first time in years that no new Star Trek TV shows would be produced. Of course, it had a great run, but it brings to mind the sad truth [...]