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The Cost of the iPod

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the not-such-a-great-secret dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The New York Times is running an article today entitled Apple's Got a Secret. They discuss the cost behind making the ever-popular iPod ... a secret the company is keeping close to its chest. As a result of the company's signature secrecy and antiquated way of tracking profits, analysts are beginning to question the 'trust me' nature of buying Apple stock." From the article: "Geographic disclosure was adequate when pretty much all Apple sold were computers, Mr. Renck said. But the iPod has changed everything. Sales of Macintosh computers now trail those of iPod, which last year made up 46 percent of revenue. 'Apple clearly has its feet in two separate and distinct business models, namely computer manufacturing and software creation, and the consumer electronics industry,' Mr. Renck said."

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  1. The article underneath is much more interesting! by bunbuntheminilop · · Score: 5, Funny
    quote

    SMOOTHIES FOR THE ROAD Why would anyone want a blender powered by a bicycle? "Because human beings love human power," according to the Web site for the Byerley Bicycle Blender, or B3.

    Cool!

  2. You can say that again! by BasilBrush · · Score: 5, Funny

    'Apple clearly has its feet in two separate and distinct business models, namely computer manufacturing and software creation, and the consumer electronics industry.'
    'Apple clearly has its feet in three separate and distinct business models, namely computer manufacturing and software creation, and the consumer electronics industry... and the music download industy.'
    'Apple clearly has its feet in four separate and distinct business models, namely computer manufacturing and software creation, and the consumer electronics industry, and the music download industry... '

    1. Re:You can say that again! by Ohreally_factor · · Score: 4, Funny

      Oh, great. The Spanish Inquisition is doing financial analysis now. =)

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    2. Re:You can say that again! by MBCook · · Score: 3, Funny

      YES! Put the Apple accountant in.... the comfy chair!

      That will make him talk.

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    3. Re:You can say that again! by RackinFrackin · · Score: 2, Funny

      Wow. I didn't expect that.