Re: [NTLK] Why Apple Killed The Newton

From: David M. Ensteness (denstene_at_mac.com)
Date: Thu Aug 12 2004 - 13:24:06 PDT


Actually considering that the latest iBook school deal was at a cost of
$300/iBook that sorta erodes your argument ...

David

On Aug 12, 2004, at 3:01 PM, Charles Broderick wrote:

> Not only that, but by selling the schools low-cost eMates instead of
> $$$$
> laptops, you would be killing your profits. In many ways, the Newton
> had to
> go. Well, in one way, but many dollars.
>
> I won't rant...for Steve Jobs, it is not about bringing high tech
> stuff to
> the masses...it is all about maximizing profits and being seen as
> "cool."
>
> Everytime I see a rumor about a $99 iPod, I laugh!

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