Apple making a comeback?

[bwana]

San Francisco - Apple Computer on Wednesday reported a fiscal third-quarter profit that rose 47.5% from a year ago as the technology giant saw higher sales of its iPod digital media players and flagship Macintosh computers.

The results sent Apple shares up more than 8% in after-hours trading, even though the company issued a fiscal fourth-quarter forecast that lagged Wall Street estimates.

Apple posted the Second Highest Quarterly Revenue and Earnings in Company’s History and not all on the back of the iPod - there was a 12% growth in Mac sales.

Looks like switching to intel was a good move.

 

[kingmonty]

I like Apple as a company.

 

[JStrike]

Ya, nice numbers. The increase in sales for their MacBooks is very impressive

 

[bwana]

Ya, nice numbers. The increase in sales for their MacBooks is very impressive

From what I read on MacRumors.com sales on their desktops were the only ones that were down but I'd expect a reversal of that when the intel power desktops are out.

 

[Raithlin]

It's still a dream of mine to own an Apple pc one day.

One day.

 

[vespax]

It's still a dream of mine to own an Apple pc one day.

One day.

They are not as expensive as everyone makes them out to be. I have had my iBook for over three years now. Paid US$1000 roughly. I then sold my old iMac Graphite on ebay after two years of use for slightly more than US$500 on ebay to help fund the iBook. So the resale value is high on them as well. So essentially for $1000 I have used a trouble free mac for 5 years with all the computing joy that they offer.

Now I consider the hassle I have had with my Windoze laptops during the same time frame, and the price doesn't even come close to a comparision.

I will be upgrading to a new Mactel early 2007. To fund it, selling iBook and Compaq laptops. Consolidation. Can't wait!

and my cheap ADSL modem works great with my Airport Express to offer me wireless at Telkoms high rates!