IPhone 5 released tomorrow

[iceberg]

Fuck Apple and there elitist, over priced products!

[azza33]

I´m not too impressed with the reports of the new iPhone.

Overhyped and underperforming!!

This is why they have chosen to litigate... they are not willing to compete and are using highly questionable patents to stymie the competition.

They tried this with Microsoft and lost... despite the fact they stole the GUI from zerox

And the iPhone is suspiciously similar to other products developed by Sony & LG.

To quote ... nah better you hear it from the man himself

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... they are not willing to compete and are using highly questionable patents to stymie the competition ... despite the fact they stole the GUI from zerox. And the iPhone is suspiciously similar to other products ...

What you talkin' 'bout Azza?

Steve Jobs invented the rectangle with rounded corners. End of story.

Sorry to hijack the thread, but I couldn't resist.

[azza33]

What you talkin' 'bout Azza?

Steve Jobs invented the rectangle with rounded corners. End of story.

True.... as he has departed this world

[deepthroat]

Azza, I accused you of being a hater 3 years ago and you denied it then.

Still in denial?

It's human nature to want to bring down that which was once celebrated. There's a certain "rebellious nature" that won't allow anything that's placed upon a pedestal to stay there for very long. Apple's time may be coming soon.

The one thing I will agree with is that all bubbles end the same way, and at some point you gotta lock those profits in. As someone once said, "Bulls make money, bears make money, but pigs get slaughtered."

I should also fess up that I laughed out loud recently at a blog post that called the late Mr. Jobs "Captain Turtleneck". I'd be drummed out of the corps. if my fellow Jobinites knew.

[azza33]

Dear DT

I don't care either way about apple's success or impending decline.

I don't trade them and don't take derivative positions in them.

They have some really nice products however they are inferior to the market in some segments and leaders in others.

I have an opinion and I don't like the way apple have used the patent office to deliberately impede competition.

I have owned apple products and if I wanted a new tablet or was asked to recommend one I'd say the iPad 3.

I'd suggest you need to go back to your shrink and have a chat about why you only focus on my minus points and never recognise the positives I write. It would seem that you have some type of issue.

Now I know you would read hatred into impending decline but it's nothing more than noting exponential growth is not a reality in companies and there comes a time when growth returns to "normal".

Now fuckoff & stop being an annoying twat!!

[deepthroat]

I have owned apple products and if I wanted a new tablet or was asked to recommend one I'd say the iPad 3.

You only focus on my minus points and never recognise the positives I write. It would seem that you have some type of issue.

I've apparently missed all those positive posts you've made about Apple over the years Azza. In fact, the last time I called you on this was when you were trashing the impending release of the iPad (1) back on TLF.

Just admit it - you're a hater. Then I'll happily go fuckoff wherever you tell me to.

[azza33]

I didn't rate the pad concept at the time.

The public however showed it to be a good move.

In the end having purchased a 7 & 10 inch models I have to admit I fell for it.

I almost bought the iPad 3 on top of these for the screen alone - just brilliant!

But then I realised I hardly use the tablets anyways and my initials summation of the product was about right.

Tablets have a place but for me I'd say less than 5% of my time - and I am sick of all the fucking fingerprints on the screen!!

Plus they are of limited use watching porn when you need one hand free ;)

[deepthroat]

I haven't tried porn on mine, that would be sacrilege! That is my biggest complaint about tablets too though - the damn fingerprints.

P.S. - it's great to see you on LBR.

[JaiDee]

Dont own an I-PHONE, but LOVE those who do. Keep the stock climbing. You are all contributing to me ERF.

Hit a new record high yet again today, and depending on which analysts you believe or don't believe they have anywhere from 100 to 300 bucks left to run. I'm not selling even one share before 2014, I consider them part of my ERF as well and so far they have rewarded me with 120% returns in 2 years. Anyone know any other stock, bond fund, foreign currency or commodity which can do that for you?

I do agree with Azza though, I seriously believe they sell over-hyped crap which has lousy specs; probably why the only product I have ever bought from them was an Ipod back in 2007 and that hasn't been used for 2 years. But for some reason the people keep lining up to buy their trendy stuff, and as I always say; hate the product, love the stock!

Myself, I am waiting for the Iphone 6 release

[JaiDee]

Looks all quiet now.....just wait until september 21.

[DownLoLarry]

Apple stock price will most likely go down today because only 5 million IPhones were sold, a disappointing number.

However, seems to me more would have been sold if stores had more phones so there is pent up demand.

[strocube]

I have an iPhone 4 that I got about two years ago. I fucking LOVE the thing!

It's recently been unblocked, which means I can use it anywhere in the world. All I gotta do is buy a chip for it,some minutes, and viola, I'm good to go.

No, I will not be buying the latest version. The one I have is just fine.

[SiamSam]

I have iPhone 1; 2; 3; 4; and 4s. Enough! There will be no 5 unless DT buys one for me. If the truth be known the first one does it all.

[Kahuna]

Read yesterday that one of the factories in China where parts to the new iPhone are manufactured was experiencing some worker dissatisfaction...They are more properly called riots...Seems that they don't like seeing Apple make zillions while they get long hours a few crumbs...

[JaiDee]

Apple stock price will most likely go down today because only 5 million IPhones were sold, a disappointing number.

However, seems to me more would have been sold if stores had more phones so there is pent up demand.

It did go down 1% and has yet to rally today, but I think it won't go too far south of 700; supposedly a mini Ipad is coming out in October, and their October 23rd earnings should be monstrous; January 23rd, even better, when this stock should shoot up past 800 bucks a share. GOOG and AAPL are not only fighting for dominance in the smartphone market, but also in the stock market!

Generally favorable reviews over the latest phone, save for the Maps application.....I don't think Steve Jobs would have released this phone without making sure that was 100% correct, perhaps the first slip-up from new CEO Tim Cook?

[Lone Ranger]

The best thing about the new I phone 5 with its longer screen is the fact that I don't have to scroll down to find out where Liverpool are in the league

[JaiDee]

AAPL tanked today....... down 29 bucks PS in 2 days ooucchh

[seven]

So..? Who got it? How is it? I´m still not convinced to upgrade from 4gs.

[azza33]

Piece of shit... no offence i looked at one today at work.... ugly and quite frankly so underwhelming I just handed it back....

Im sure you'll appreciate my review DT. But seriously.... worst apple product ive seen in a long while... only redeeming feature is the weight.

the overall shape with new dimension is

Older models much nicer...

[Guest Fiedollah]

A piss take,

funny

[azza33]

Funny video... exactly my thoughts on the length...

[azza33]

Don't believe the hype lads... protect you profits as all bubbles end one way... in misery!!

Happy trails ^__^

Thought i'd quote myself. :)

Now im not wishing anyone any misfortune but i hope some of you heeded my words and all of you are out of apple somewhere in the 600's or even 700's.

Nasty times when a bubble bursts like this. Down $250+ in 3 months.

Is it a good buy now or was the stinking iphone 5 a corporate slayer?

[deepthroat]

Thought i'd quote myself. :)

Now im not wishing anyone any misfortune but i hope some of you heeded my words and all of you are out of apple somewhere in the 600's or even 700's.

Nasty times when a bubble bursts like this. Down $250+ in 3 months.

Is it a good buy now or was the stinking iphone 5 a corporate slayer?

Darn it, I sure wish I had listened to you now. And since I crowed about it all the way up, it's only fair that I share my pain as it's now on the way down.

I did sell a bunch of my shares 2 years ago, and the shares I have left now are all pure profit. Doesn't make the loss of $250 a share any easier to take, but it does explain why I am content to let my bet ride for the time being.

Yes, Apple was overbought a few months ago; but now I think the reverse is starting to happen. I'm willing to take the long view, as I don't really have anywhere else at the moment that I think would be a better bet.

[Snick]

Its so oversold its ridiculous, at $450 it has a P/E ratio of 10.

Microsoft whose stock has been flat for a decade has a PE of 15, as does IBM.

 

Even if you assume Apple is not a 'growth' stock and sales have peaked, its share price should be 30%+ higher.

That being said, the technicals are horrible, having broken every long term moving average. So even if you are a potential buyer, like me, there is no reason to buy it right now. The trend is definitely down for the near term.

 

I'm keeping what I got, and if I see a strong 10% up move I might buy more, but now is not the time.