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I was also going to jump on that line. besides its lack of insight, what I dislike about such lines is that they cast doubt on the company without any basis whatsoever. I'm always reading these kinds of things: If Microsoft can find the right combination of features, price, design, distribution, marketing, and coolness, Zune may supplant iPod as the it-gift this Christmas and Apple will be in trouble. WTF!?


I think the comment was trying to say "If Apple fails to live up to its incredible standard".

That is a point, since Apple earn its money from unique usability values -- and it isn't obvious it will manage to continue doing that.

You really expect better from NY Times than from e.g. me, but it was a quote from some economist...




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