07-23-2009, 04:40 PM
ztirffritz wrote: I still find it interesting that the notion of Apple as the beleaguered company flailing on its deathbed persists to this day. If I mention AAPL in conversation I frequently hear people say, "Apple? They're still in business?". They don't connect Apple with iPhone, iPod, iTunes, iMac somehow. When I point out that Apple has more cash in the bank than Microsoft they really start to scratch their heads. When I point out that they are the world's largest music retailer they're baffled, 3rd or 4th largest computer company yields blank disbelieving stares.
At this point they roll their eyes and mutter, "fanboy" under their breath as they walk away from you 8-)