"iPhone" may affect Motorola sales
updated 11:55 am EST, Mon March 20, 2006
Motorola outlook
Any Apple-branded mobile phone device could affect Motorola's outlook, although it has parterned with Apple on iTunes. Forbes reports that one analyst believes that the US-handset maker may be vulnerable to a possible new "iPhone" from Apple, saying that such a device "could put a dent in" Motorola's profits." Despite the caution, however, Standard & Poor's Equity Research analyst Kenneth Leon maintained a "strong buy" Motorola, saying that he believes the company's current phone devices, including the second generation iTunes SLVR L7 phone, will boost sales in second half of 2006. "As the U.S. handset leader, Motorola may be vulnerable to any new handset trend but we believe it is ready to ship in size its own innovative products soon," said the analyst.
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The funny thing about apple is that whatever they make, except for the iPodHiFi, usually breaks all kinds of limits and opens new ways of doing things.
If Apple makes an iPhone, you can bet I will finally make my step into the the world of mobile phoning, something I have refused to do because of telecos in the US over pricing and limited feature set. (compare prices and features available in Eurpope)
If they are going to drag me into the mobil era, they will certainly entice a few telecom switchers.