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AppleBerry Predicted?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the the-fruits-get-together dept.

dr_fatty writes "The Globe and Mail is reporting that analyst Peter Misek, who predicted a partnership between Research in Motion and IBM, is now predicting a partnership between Apple and Rim. The predicted result? The AppleBerry. 'Such a deal would have huge merit because each company lacks what the other provides. RIM wants a firm foothold in the consumer market and Apple doesn't have a presence in the booming wireless data sector, he said.'"

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  1. Yes, a "Newton NG" would be nice... by D4C5CE · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...though I'd probably prefer an e-Paper Psion.

  2. Excellent - predictions and speculations by millwall · · Score: 4, Funny

    Peter Misek, the new John Dvorak.

  3. Oh no! by llamalicious · · Score: 4, Funny

    Combined with Steve's last name, are we all getting Rim Jobs? /shudders

    1. Re:Oh no! by lisaparratt · · Score: 4, Funny

      I'm sure they'll shortly release a patent black leather model, covered in electrified sharpened steel spikes, for the Linux users.

    2. Re:Oh no! by Sponge+Bath · · Score: 5, Funny

      Certainly 'AppleBerry' is too fruity,
      but maybe something like iDingle would be appropriate.

  4. Dammit! by Trigun · · Score: 5, Funny

    And I just bought my blackberry!

    Oh well, enough people think that I'm gay anyways, no need to advertise.

    It would be nice to have more power strapped to my hip though. The blackberry is a neat toy, but nowhere near the tricorder that they made it out to be.

    1. Re:Dammit! by bombadillo · · Score: 4, Funny

      Interesting that you managed to string these sentences together...

      Oh well, enough people think that I'm gay anyways, no need to advertise. It would be nice to have more power strapped to my hip though.

  5. Too fruity by HugePedlar · · Score: 5, Funny

    I wonder if mobile phone giant Orange will release a similar gadget. Of course, product comparisons would be meaningless...

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    Argh.
  6. Apple Branded Berry by TubeSteak · · Score: 4, Funny

    They're going to take a Black Berry, change the housing a little bit, make it a pearly white color, and call it the White Berry.

    Then, in 6 months, Apple is going to release the exact same product, but in black. Apple will charge an extra $150 and call it the... wait for it... Black Berry.

    That my friends, is what Apple brings to the partnership with RIM. The secret of how to charge $150 more for the same product, but in black.

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    [Fuck Beta]
    o0t!
  7. Yugh by suv4x4 · · Score: 4, Funny

    The predicted result? The AppleBerry.

    Keep in mind genetically modified food may be dangerous for your health.

  8. Re:AppleBerry? As if... by smbarbour · · Score: 4, Funny

    Nah, it'll be a "BlackBerry Newton" All they need to do is get a license to use the name from Nabisco.

  9. Why, because we're more daring than you? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Apple's customers are like no others--a rich blend of the most sociologically elite with those seeking elegant, simple computing... Unlike users of Intel/Windows computers, a significant portion of Apple's users are active , exploratory , avant-garde and early adopters . The activities they enjoy are unique in the way that they more often incorporate rich media such as video and music as well as more active prosumer behavior than many more passive Windows [and Linux] users.

    -- MetaFacts, Inc.


    With above-average household income and education levels, the Mac population [is] very attractive [ intellectually as well as physically .]

    -- Nielsen/NetRatings (as quoted by C|NET)