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  1. Comment - My father's laptop: A humble machine's simple lesson

    (Oct 1, 2009 - 11:28 PM)

    Thanks, everyone, for your kindness during this most difficult time. I appreciate it very much. May we all celebrate only happies in future.

  2. Comment - It's the end of the iPod as we know it

    (Sep 9, 2009 - 12:15 AM)

    "People's reaction to Carmi on here are based on how he writes his articles. People feel that they are poorly written and that they are bad examples of journalism."

    People in glass houses...

  3. Comment - It's the end of the iPod as we know it

    (Sep 9, 2009 - 12:13 AM)

    "I do take issue with the statement that MP3 players as a standalone device has seen its day. I use a Creative Zen purely as a standalone device for..."

    Your anecdotal experience clearly reflects the prevailing market trends. I guess I stand corrected, then.

    "Now if I break my iPhone or similiar device that I already shelled out a lot of money for, I now have to purchase that same device at the full retail cost unless my 2 year contract with the cell phone company is up."

    Last I checked, the touch didn't require a contract.

    "There is a large population in this world that purely uses their cell phone for making phone calls/text messaging."

    The basic cell phone market has peaked and is shrinking. Smartphones are the only mobile segment showing any growth, and will ultimately take over from basic phones. The large population you refer to reflects the installed base - yesterday's consumers. Looking ahead gives you a bit of a different perspective.

  4. Comment - It's the end of the iPod as we know it

    (Sep 9, 2009 - 12:10 AM)

    Having a reputation, in any form, is pretty much the point.

  5. Comment - It's the end of the iPod as we know it

    (Sep 9, 2009 - 12:08 AM)

    You're obviously not a Radiohead fan, then.