The PC is a big durable goods item now. When the economy is slowing, people tend to reduce their spending on those kinds of things.

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People didn't stop spending money, they just spent it on things that complement their PCs.

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Of all the toys available, none is better designed than the owner himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to move in almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it makes a sound when you jump on it.

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Would I buy a cell phone for my 12-year-old? ... No. I should have closer control over my child than that. He really shouldn't be in places where he needs to contact me by cell.

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Typically, we see flat or slightly rising prices in December, because people are usually willing to pay more.

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If you look at why people are not buying PCs, most of the things I've seen say it's not price, it's the usability, ... Consumers are asking themselves, 'Why do I need to upgrade?' So by reducing prices, I don't know that there is this huge unmet demand that's going to bring in a lot of new purchasers.

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Apple has a pretty high bar to jump over.

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There need to be compelling reasons to replace your PC. And right now there aren't any.

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We haven't really given people a reason why they would want to own one yet.

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