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Errrr...me. Because if you actually had a look at the American financial situation you guys over the pond are just really really glad for the Greek crisis. If American rating agencies couldn't bet against the Euro your good old Greenback would go the way of the dodo faster than you can look.
Actually cash hording in the world economic situation is by far the dumbest thing you can do. But that's completely off-topic.
But, hey, if LTD can bla his post-PC era BS in here and tell everybody they are clueless - maybe you should just get a reality check, rethink the outcome and btw your carbin footprint for always buying the latest and greatest Apple gear.
Come on - what Apple really managed to do, and this is really smart, is to rebuild their image. Instead of lasting Macs (I'm still rocking my 2003 Powerbook now) they now give you iToys that are OBSOLETE within 2 generations - translated two years.
Genius marketing, genius revenue stream generation and spoonfed to the flock with genius marketing BS-phrases like "post PC era".
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You can still buy "lasting Macs." They won't explode after a few years of use. Your 2003-era PowerBook still runs. It just won't run the latest OS X. Likewise, my early 2008 MacBook Pro will probably run just fine for another 4 years, but I can't expect to run the latest OS after all that time.
Apple has simply broadened their focus to extend into nearly every major aspect of consumer tech, with more than average success, while profiting from it. That's the point. That's the goal. You didn't expect Apple to make *only* computers did you? That would make no sense when there is such opportunity for expansion into other markets. Companies need to change and diversify with the times.
Those that don't (like RIM), usually pay heavy consequences.
Indeed, Apple's success in those other markets has actually broadened their experience and has resulted in better Macs and a better OS X. Consumers hand Apple record sales these days when it comes to Macs. Keep in mind, this wasn't always the case around 2002-2004.
The transition to mobile isn't just happening with Apple. It's happening industrywide, so yes, this "Post-PC era BS" is very real.
Most consumers are on board with it. It might be a good idea for you to follow suit at one time or another. Finding ways to enjoy these new platforms and fit them in to your daily life is time that is well-spent, rather than fighting against it, causing yourself more consternation in the process. Wouldn't you agree?