Nokia, Apple and Google - Driving the Mobile Revolution
November 5, 2009
Google, Nokia, Apple - who will win the mobile wars? | www.guardian.co.uk
Nokia, Apple and Google, along with several other companies, will shape the next phase of the mobile revolution.
How High Is Up for The iPhone?
October 22, 2009
Apple increases iPhone sales 7% to 7.4 mln in Q3 | www.telecompaper.com
With over 20 million iPhones sold in fiscal 2009, the iPhone appears to be just beginning to build steam. Too soon to ask how long Apple can continue its dominance, the question is how dominant can it become.
Who Exactly Does Dell Want To Be?
October 20, 2009
Dell's Extreme Makeover | www.businessweek.com
Michael Dell is clearly working very hard to makeover Dell, but makeover to what? I think one of the biggest challenges right now is it’s not clear who the new Dell is, or how they want to be seen, aside from successful.
Microsoft and T-Mobile Had a Cloudy Day but “The Cloud” Is Here To Stay
October 13, 2009
T-Mobile Sidekick Disaster: Danger’s Servers Crashed, And They Don’t Have A Backup | www.techcrunch.com
This week was a bad one for Microsoft, T-Mobile and “the cloud” with the announcement of the Danger customers’ data losses. Despite the setback, the cloud will continue to gain popularity and continue to shape the digital media, entertainment and communication world.
Walmart, DVDs, Redbox And A Better Value Proposition
October 5, 2009
Wal-Mart Scales Back DVD Displays | online.wsj.com
While it always makes sense to cut slow movers in favor of faster moving, more popular merchandise, when it comes to DVDs and Walmart there's a greater dynamic at play - physical media is losing it's appeal with many customers, and Redbox has begun offeringa far superior value proposition for Walmart and their customers.
Weak Execution Responsible For Weak Palm Pre Sales?
September 28, 2009
Palm Raising Cash Amid Losses, Weak Pre Sales | www.wirelessweek.com
After much hope and hype, the Palm Pre ranked 10th in Gartner’s Q2 2009 smartphone share, and was simply lumped in the “other” category – ouch. Yes, the Palm Pre really needs another service provider partner besides Sprint – preferably Verizon. But even if that happens, there’s something else they must address.
September 26, 2009
Sony's Latest Gaming Device Cuts Out Retailers | www.cnbc.com
Sony is following what has been an extremely successful model with Apple's iTunes stores for both the iPods and iPhone in selling songs and applications.
HP - Willing To Give Up Control To Get Control
September 24, 2009
H-P Wields Its Clout to Undercut PC Rivals | online.wsj.com
In the fast paced, low margin, short life-cycle world of PCs, giving up control to get control can really work. To that end, HP has wisely taken a page from eMachines, and then Gateway’s, highly successful retail models for partnering for shared success.
Consumer Electronics - The Value Proposition Just Keeps Growing
September 23, 2009
Consumers to Spend Big on TVs, Smartphones | www.businessweek.com
With few exceptions, the value per dollar consumer electronics offer today is truly extraordinary, helping keep demand relatively healthy, even in a (very) down cycle. But there is much, much more to come.
For Studios and YouTube, Love = Money
September 23, 2009
YouTube Explores Renting Movies Online | www.businessweek.com
Hollywood Studios want an online distribution model that works for them. One that values and respects premium content, monetizes it, protects the content owners, and increases demand. Beyond that they aren’t that particular. If You Tube can deliver that, then they are their friend. If YouTube threatens that, then they aren't.
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