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Apple reports record quarterly Mac sales

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007 | Apple News | No Comments

This afternoon Apple Inc. reported record revenue, profit and Mac sales in its history. Mac sales growth has even outpaced that of iPod’s at 33%. iPod sales growth came in at 21% compared to the same quarter last year.

Although Apple reported record earnings—outperforming analysts’ estimates by 26 cents per share—the market showed signs of disappointment with iPhone sales figures. In after-hours trading Apple stock fell as low as $134.20 during the press call. However, soon after the press call was over, the stock jumped by more that $12 a share in after-hours trading to a new record high. Analysts estimated that Apple sold 400,000 to 500,000 iPhones in the 30-some hours before the close of the 3rd quarter, however Apple reported only 270,000 units sold.

I think Wall Street has put too much emphasis on the iPhone sales. Yes, the product was extensively hyped up and Apple set a lofty goal of selling 10 million units by the end of calendar year 2008. However, one must keep in mind that there were only 30 or so hours left in the 3rd quarter when the iPhone went on sale and the initial sales numbers may not be a good indicator of future success.

Apple’s 3rd quarter earnings indicate that their superior financial performance does not depend on iPhone, especially in such a short time span. The numbers clearly show that Apple’s other products are generating the bulk of its revenue and profits. The iPhone will add to the revenue growth, but will not replace the contribution of other products, such as the Mac and iPod.

So, those of you investing in Apple, I believe we will see great performance in the quarters to come and increasing return on your investment.

Preserving the shine of your Mac notebook

Monday, July 23rd, 2007 | Mac Accessories, Mac Resources, Tips | No Comments

Well, its been several weeks since I last wrote on this blog. I’ve just finished the final paper for another class. It’s been a busy summer for me. I’ve actually completed three graduate courses in a span of 12 weeks.

Aside from the personal stuff, what I really want to talk about is protecting that newly purchased Mac notebook. I don’t mean protect it from thieves. Although, that is important. I’m referring to protecting it from scratches and dents. I don’t know about you, but I want to make sure that my MacBook Pro remains looking shiny and new for as long as possible.

So, when I purchased my MacBook Pro a couple of months ago, I immediately invested in a reliable notebook sleeve. I even made sure that my new notebook did not leave the house until my sleeve arrived. You may think I’m paranoid, but hey, I’m really lovin’ my Mac.

There are a number of notebook sleeves that you can purchase. The price will vary depending on the brand you choose. I went with Marware notebook sleeves. I like Marware sleeves because they are made specifically for the Mac. They make one for the MacBook and the MacBook Pro (both 15″ & 17″). The sleeve fits very snug over my MacBook Pro and doesn’t add unnecessary bulk.

Regardless of the brand you choose, make sure that the the sleeve is made for the specific Mac notebook model that you own. This way you’ll ensure that it fits properly, provides the most protection and keeps the bulk at a minimum.

This is yet another useful tip from your friends at Gustacci.com. Enjoy your Mac.

Becoming familiar with the Mac

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 | Tips | No Comments

If you’re new to the Mac or in the process of switching, you may have questions about how things work. You may need to know how to move your files from a Windows machine.

If that’s the case, you’re in luck. I’m sure a buddy who’s been using a Mac for a while will be more than willing to help. But if you don’t have a friend who can assist you, there are other ways to learn about your new Mac. Apple has some materials to help you become familiar with your Mac and also to assist you with moving files from a Windows machine or another Mac.

The Support section of Apple’s web site can be a great resource for many of your questions. However, for beginners there are two sections that can be of greatest value. Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t make them very easy to locate. One of these sections is called Mac 101. Here you will find an overview of the Mac OS X interface, learn about connecting peripherals and how to tweak preferences. Second section is called Switch 101. In this section you will learn how to move files from a Windows machine to your new Mac. You will also learn about Apple software and some of the other things covered in Mac 101.

Although, Macs are the most user friendly computers, it may be interesting and helpful to get some beginning pointers from the experts at Apple. Visit Apple’s Support site and begin learning more about your shiny Mac.

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