Daily Archives: Thursday, May 15, 2008

What happens when Apple responds to the Amazon Kindle?

I must say, I’m beginning to admire Henry Blodget for his unabashed willingness to ignore any irony others might see in his analytical posts about Amazon.com, like this one that looks at Citi analyst Mark Mahaney’s report that the Amazon Kindle could be a $750 million iPod-like franchise in a couple of years. … However, I stand by my earlier prediction — and this is where I find a flaw in Mahaney’s analysis: Apple won’t stand still and let Amazon have this market all to itself. Continue reading

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Drive by book notes: Inside Steve’s Brain and that new Sarah Lacy book

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links for 2008-05-15

Dispatches magazine prefers print over Internet | washingtonpost.com Quote: A pall hangs over the word “print” these days, but the editors of a new magazine bet that discerning readers want news analysis on paper and don’t mind getting it just … Continue reading

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G.E. to exit all businesses related generally to electrictity

The NY Times and others are reporting that GE plans to sell its appliance division. In other news, McDonalds has announced it will stop selling Quarter Pounders and Nike is exiting all lines of business related to sports. Who dreams … Continue reading

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