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blog.wired.com - 1/22/2009

Apple Still Oblivious to Netbook Opportunity

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During its quarterly earnings call Wednesday, Apple reinforced its skepticism in netbooks, saying their low-powered CPUs, cramped keyboards and small displays are not enough to satisfy customers. "We've got some ideas, but right now we think the products there are inferior ...

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vimeo.com - 1/23/2009

Mac Wind - The Apple Netbook on Vimeo (video)

— vimeo.com — Channels . Search Videos Search People Search Groups Search Channels Search Forums Help Vimeo Basics Help Forums... Log In Sign up now and... 1. Upload your videos 2. Share your videos 3. Connect with others ... (more) Mac Wind - The Apple Netbook on Vimeo (video)

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daringfireball.net - 1/22/2009

Daring Fireball Linked List: Oblivious, Eh?

— daringfireball.net — Brian X. Chen, in a piece for Wired regarding Apple’s quarterly conference titled “Apple Still Oblivious to... Netbook Opportunity”: During its quarterly earnings call Wednesday, Apple reinforced its skepticism in netbooks, saying their low-powered CPUs, ... (more) Daring Fireball Linked List: Oblivious, Eh?

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• galaga

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  With the iPhone killing other phones, how could Apple miss the obvious opportunity for a larger device that was equally cool?

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