Working Break

Ok, so one thing you need to know (and most of you do, thankfully): I am a total nerd. I was born one, and dammit, that's one of the reasons I'm doing this whole MSTP thing. And I love it. Apple isn't just a media darling, I've loved these guys forever. Even in 1996. Still, I saw something today which gave me reason for pause (and yes, this constituted my study break today):

"The Android mobile operating system passed Apple Inc.'s (AAPL) iPhone in terms of U.S. market share during the first quarter, according to a report issued Monday by the NPD Group."
-Wall Street Journal

..This prompted the following response from my end:

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Dear Mr. Jobs,

As you know, recent reports indicate that the iPhone OS has now dipped below Android for market share.
As a shareholder, I'm duly curious to know when Apple will accept that 68% of the market is not AT&T and move accordingly.

Thank you.


Most Sincerely,
Raman Kutty
The Medical College of Wisconsin
Class of 2018
262-893-5252 (Cell)
kutty@wisc.edu (Main)
r.kutty@neurosurg.wisc.edu (Work)
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I doubt I will hear back from him. And if I do, I doubt it will be more than 2 words...likely something to the effect of "shut it". Still, I think it's important.

Apple has gone this path before. They used to have a dominant foothold in education and they lost it to the PC because of a great deal of arrogance on their part. History repeats itself, but this time it had better not. I hope they learned from that mistake - they're still feeling the burn from their past indiscretions.

Apple has some GREAT technology. Unfortunately, AT&T sucks. Take my position: I hate my RAZR. hate hate hate. But, I love US Cellular (these guys are pretty good!). I love the iPhone. love love love. But, AT&T's version of "service" leaves a lot to be desired.

Come on, Apple. Get it together and hookup with some new partners.