> >Sure the newton failed to make apple a lot of $ but it still
>makes a lot of users happy.
>
>I know there are people who still use and enjoy them, but my guess would be
>that the vast majority of people who bought them were _not_ happy with their
>purchase. If the criterion for success is that a product inspires a small
>but spirited cult following, then yes, it was a success. But by any other
>measure - not just how much money Apple blew on it - I don't see how you can
>call it anything but a failure.
>I'm glad you're still enjoying yours, though.
>
> Henry
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>Henry Norr (hnorr_at_sfchronicle.com)
>technology reporter & columnist
>San Francisco Chronicle
>(415) 777-8490
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