Thursday, January 20, 2011

Steve Jobs Leaves Apple - Apple stocks plummets

Steve Jobs' departure pushes Apple stock down 2.25%

Steve Jobs is taking another leave from Apple for health reasons. This is not the first time that Jobs has left to deal with health issues, so in some ways his departure could have been anticipated to occur again at some point. Because of Jobs' iconic status and his deep connection to the heart of the Apple way, investors immediately reacted to the news and the stock price dropped. Will this spell the end of Apple, or is this simply a minor issue that will not impact the long-term success of one of the world's hottest companies?



The uniqueness of Steve Jobs

There is certainly reason for concern, as Steve Jobs and his unique personality has been a key part of the Apple's success at different points in the history of the company. Jobs brings a sense of vision and a willingness to take risks in an industry that can change at a moments notice. If Jobs is unable to recover and return to Apple at full strength, this may cause the company to change. Granted, change is not always a bad thing, and the reality is that companies like Apple are always changing.

A big company

Another factor to consider is that Steve Jobs is just one man. He may be a powerful driving force at Apple, but the organization is very large and there are many individuals that impact product development, marketing, and visionary planning. Steve is not designing every product, building every unit, and boxing up every shipment. Jobs may have a level of creative control over major decisions, but it is likely that others can step into his role and maintain the success of the company.





Momentum

For now, Apple is experiencing a great deal of success and momentum as they continue to roll out new products to an eager market. The departure of Jobs may create some individuals and groups to worry about the leadership of Apple, but many consumers are not necessarily even aware of the existence of Steve Jobs. Apple has a number of popular products right now, and it seems reasonable to assume that they will maintain their market share into the near future.

Not going to last forever

The reality is that companies grow and change over time and no leader can stay there forever. Bill Gates has stepped away from leading Microsoft and at some point Steve Jobs will leave Apple for good. Whether companies like Microsoft and Apple continue to find success has as much to do with company structure and ongoing creativity as it has to do with singular leaders. If Steve Jobs does not return to Apple, he will probably be missed. However, whenever someone leaves a company is forced to move in a new direction. Sometimes, this new direction actually makes the company stronger.



















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Friday, September 5, 2008

Updated Top 10 Best Smart Phones to buy in the tech market today

Updated Top 10 Best Smart Phones to buy in the tech market today

With the release of the latest Apple iPhone 3G Mobile, almost all smart phones makers out there rush back to their engineering department and came out with something to either chink or scratch the mighty marketing armor of the iPhone, let's take a closer look at the closest rivals in our top 10 list of Smart Phones to buy.

PC World Test Center reviews found that these 10 models are the best of the smart phones, also known as PDA phones.

By Liane Cassavoy
Apple iPhone
Bottom Line: This touch-screen phone is innovative, but it's expensive, lacks 3G network access.
PC World Rating: 82.9 (Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $399
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: AT&T
  4. OS Supported: Proprietary
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 10:00
T-Mobile Dash (Windows Mobile 6)
Bottom Line: The upgrade to Windows Mobile 6 adds support for Microsoft's productivity applications.
PC World Rating: 83.4 (Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $150
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: T-Mobile
  4. OS Supported: Windows Mobile
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 8:40
Nokia E62
Bottom Line: This affordable Symbian-based PDA phone is perfect for people who want to use productivity software.
PC World Rating: 83.5 (Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $130
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: Cingular
  4. OS Supported: Symbian
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 10:00
Samsung Instinct
Bottom Line: The Instinct's low price makes it a great deal for a good handset; but, it's no match for Apple's more diverse phone.
PC World Rating: 83.6 (Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $130
  2. Design: Candy bar
  3. Carrier: Sprint
  4. OS Supported: Proprietary
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 5:33
T-Mobile Shadow
Bottom Line: With the Shadow, T-Mobile delivers a smart phone smarter than most; its tinny call quality may be a concern.
PC World Rating: 85.2 (Very Good)
  1. Price When Reviewed: $200
  2. Design: Slide
  3. Carrier: T-Mobile
  4. OS Supported: Windows Mobile
  5. Battery Life Average (hh:mm): 10:00