As computer users become more mobile, you widen the liability and the risk. Notebook computer makers have to offer these features because corporate clients are asking for them. |
Entertainment PC leadership is up for grabs. There's no clear winner, but many companies would love to be in that spot. Intel is just taking its best shot. |
I think it's a smart move, one that was probably due a long time ago, but they were just so stubborn. |
It's one of those opportunities where if they screw it up, people pay attention, but if they don't, it's something that kind of seeps into the social consciousness. |
It's possible to be a major force, even if you don't concentrate on the U.S.. |
One billion dollars is certainly a big investment, but what's good about it is that it's comprehensive; they have infrastructure, PC and education. |
Right now, it's really hard to say who is a leader in this digital entertainment space basically because ... it's like everybody is in the last place. |
The PC industry is quickly becoming commoditized as prices come down and penetration rates go up. ... But there are certain segments where folks can still make a lot of money. |
The stuff that's driving growth in 2005 was developing regions and falling prices. Nothing changes there in 2006. |
The system they bought is still going to be good for what they planned to use it for. The system isn't worth any less just because a new model is out. |
This is a pretty common problem in the technology world. This is one of those unfortunate cases where consumers were caught in-between the change. |
This shouldn't be a big surprise. |
We'll have to see how those programs do. Those have traditionally been somewhat difficult and a headache (for PC vendors); it means more support calls and technical calls. |