Tim Deal

Tim Deal
certainly consumer innovation issue key macs premium present price purchasing remove technology
Macs still present a price premium on the consumer side. That will always be an issue to many consumers. However, for those where technology and differentiation by innovation is the key purchasing factor, this certainly does remove that obstacle.
apple challenged compatible existing large offering overcome perception pervasive regarding sales
It's been important for Apple to overcome objections regarding sales of its servers into the large or mid-size enterprise. Apple's been challenged by a pervasive perception that its server offering is not compatible with existing technology.
boost direct moving sales skeptical
I am skeptical that Gateway's going to be able to successfully boost its professional and direct sales moving forward, with or without Inouye at the helm.