In the first part of this post I was talking about an article called “The 8 Marks of a Cult” and took with a sense of humor how Apple might size up to this analysis originally written in 1961. So let’s take the remaining 4 Marks and see how they shape up… Mark #5 – […]
February 2, 2007
Is the "Cult of Apple" really a cult? – Part 1
As an avid Mac user and a new convert to all things Apple, I have experienced the RDF (Reality Distortion Field) first hand at MacWorld last year during the key note when Steve Jobs launched of the MacBook Pro (which I am using right now). I have seen many books on the “Cult of Mac” […]
January 10, 2007
iPhone Lawsuit – Kettle? Please meet the pot.
I find it ironic that during the Macworld Keynote yesterday where Steve Jobs boasted about the 200 patents for the iPhone and how they would enforce them that they get a lawsuit for the one thing they couldn’t protect. So Kettle, please meet the pot. It will be a fun topic of discussion and give […]
January 10, 2007
5 Reasons I will NOT buy an iPhone
As I watched the keynote live and looked at the flash demos on the Apple site, it occurred to me…. This phone is not for me. Why? Because I am a business person and a techie. SO WHO WILL BUY IT? : Consumers that have money to spend that will look at the price of […]
January 2, 2007
2007 Predictions-VC Market
As I get back in swing of blogging after a few months off, starting the new year with a predictions entry is a good way to start. I thought I might do this topically to keep things organized. This is also going to be separate into easier digestible posts. Let’s get started with my outside […]