Originally posted by jefhatfield
do you think apple58 works for apple?
my client, a hardcore 14 year apple fanatic, who is hardcore....did i say hardcore...well, his theory is that stevie boy himself leaks the rumors to create buzz and interest far before a product release
in the old testament, they talked about messiah is coming, messiah is coming
i think steve jobs uses the conventions of theology and religion and uses it to build a loyal following, or a cult brand as fortune magazine puts it
the mazda miata and krispy kreme donuts are also in that cult brand category...as is amway...and alphatech, HD is on its way there (they just need to convice the under 30 crowd)
one may not like the fervor over a product, but no one can deny the intense interest
thus we don't see dell rumor sites which make the news like appleinsider and that other rumor site that was sued big time
personally, i don't think steve jobs leaks all the rumors, but only ones which he thinks will help the company...it was the most well played out tactic we studied in mba school...create a buzz...as long as it does not reveal TOO much about one's long term strategy...fight the tactical war up front and leave the stategic stuff in the vault for very few to see except for the top people
today's release was tactical...the g5 is strategic and best kept under wraps...i think, but that's my 2 cents
Jethatfield tha man!
I couldn't have said it better myself.
Nice!!
[Honest confession]
I apologize for all I ever done wrong here.
Too Hasty I am, sometimes jump to conclusion far too easy, but always have a nose for what's nice and good héhéhé

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I too cannot see Apple as being 'not delivering in time', 'where the frinkin G5'
I like what I see, and say it's good. (Sorry no argue-ing here)
What a niece piece of equipement again. Nice Pro-tool (btw have you guys seen the nice apps that come with the machine. (Apple's doing a great thing, buying these smaller businesses, which can add more flavor to their product. And so far for the investments in more expensive for converting and capturing (just checked and got the impression that there is a slicht color difference, as though they want you to see the check out set of software that comes bundled)

Looks like my X.1.5 is already feel the 'Jag' coming
Gotta thank appleP58 for the nice peek under the skirt

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(Looking for always updated source, on the spot news, can I add you to my source in times that releases are nearby? heheh sorry, just kiddin', but keep 'em comin')
oeps forgot picture
darn, where is the freaking ...