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demodave commented on an article. 9:51 PM

Ask a Fool: What Happens After Great Leaders Leave?

Steve Jobs did not "leave". He died. He did not leave Apple without preparing it for "life after Steve". He instituted coursework within the company to make sure that his vision and Apple's vision would survive.

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demodave commented on an article. 8:30 AM

Will Apple's Next iPhone Arrive Late?

"Will Apple's Next iPhone Arrive Late?"

I only pulled up this article to point out how much I hate these senseless titles. Apple has not announced its next iPhone, so no, it cannot be late. It may come

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demodave commented on an article. 6:49 PM

63 Brand-New Quotes From Warren Buffett

That's a really amusing and thoughtful compilation. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for that! :)

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demodave commented on an article. 4:29 PM

I'm Sorry, Apple: I Switched

It sounds like your problem is not with the iPhone, but rather with the carrier subsidy model (whose bogus charges I also don't like). It's a weak basis for a claim against the iPhone, but saying that you switched phones because of

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demodave commented on an article. 11:18 AM

In the Market for a PC? This Is the Best Windows Laptop You Can Buy Right Now

There's nothing surprising about this. Macs a better made units. I have a friend who does tech support for a large international semiconductor manufacturing company. They are transitioning their Windows operations to Macs. I was

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demodave commented on an article. 7:08 PM

It's Been Too Long, Apple

To say that investors have nothing for 230 days is just plain foolish (lower case). Apple announced increased dividends and buy-backs on Tuesday. That is an announcement specifically *for* investors.

I'm getting

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demodave commented on an article. 7:07 PM

The Only Number Apple Investors Need to Understand

Aarass, if you want to see stuff on Motley Fool that is not pro-Apple, look no further than Anders Bylund.

The rest of your commentary is inaccurate and more generally useless.

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demodave commented on an article. 7:09 PM

4 Things That Can Go Wrong for Apple Next Week

Agree with JokerJoey on most fronts. My position at $120 got uncomfortable at $80, but I held. I wish I had not sold after the split at $55, but what's done is done and it seemed like a responsible decision at the time. It does take

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demodave commented on an article. 8:38 AM

Why Isn't Warren Buffett Buying Apple Stock?

EquityBullStuff, Cook has not destroyed Apple's *brand*. The Market (and its vrious machinations and manipulations) has done a pretty good job destroying AAPL, but that's not the same thing as Apple or the Apple brand.

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demodave commented on an article. 9:10 PM

Today's 3 Worst Stocks

By stumbling 3.1% at EOB, Apple is not even in the top 20 of NASDAQ losers. By falling $13.72, yes, AAPL is the dollar cost loser on the NASDAQ. It's got a mondo huge share price (though not as big as it used to be).

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demodave commented on an article. 7:22 PM

Apple Stock: Goodbye, Growth; Hello, Income

"Growth rates exceeding 25% no longer seem attainable. In three of the past four quarters, Apple reported decelerating year-over-year growth rates in EPS."

Incorrect! October 2012 growth is greater

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demodave commented on an article. 7:12 PM

Apple Stock: Goodbye, Growth; Hello, Income

Too soon.

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demodave commented on an article. 1:54 PM

Why Aren't These Tech Executives "Dogfooding"?

H3D: why not? Windows runs on a Mac. According to tech support worker I know, it even runs *better* on a Mac than on a "Wintel" box. I was shocked, but happy at the same time.

Tim: don't worry, BB

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demodave commented on an article. 7:01 PM

Can Apple Really Get Worse Before It Gets Better?

Dan, you are citing Rocco Pendola as an authority on Apple: you completely discredit yourself. Why waste the rest of the keyboard strikes?

"Apple says it is a software company". Of course it is. The

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demodave commented on an article. 6:54 AM

How AT&T and Verizon Made T-Mobile's iPhone a Reality

Yay, T-Mobile. Completely irrelevant. It does seem like only yesterday that AT&T's attempted purchase failed, but it still smarts. What did AT&T get out of the deal? A penalty from regulators.

I still

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demodave commented on an article. 12:49 AM

Will BlackBerry Survive?

garifolle, maybe you are extremely old and don't get out online too much.

The quotation "There's no doubt that Apple is at the center of technology's largest revolution ever..." is not from the author

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demodave commented on an article. 8:44 AM

Apple TV vs. Google Glasses

Short summary:

Apple TV actually exists. You can buy one today for $99.

Google Glass does not exist. You cannot buy it anywhere. It is rumored to cost $1500. I don't know the veracity of

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demodave commented on an article. 6:38 PM

Are Apple, Google, and Microsoft Switching Hats?

LADJ., completely agreed.

Thanks for saving me keyboard time!

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demodave commented on an article. 5:57 PM

Judge Halves Samsung Payment to Apple

So s she now going to turn around and triple the halved award on account of Samsung's *willful* misbehavior and tampering with their records (e. g. Email)?