Apple Inc (AAPL)

[Altaire4_2dot0]

AAPL Expectations

It's clear that expectations have risen. The Big Question is can Apple beat those expectations ?

I've seen enough anecdotal evidence to know that the Halo affect is real. crowded Apple stores with 20 and 30 somethings looking for new Mac's and iPods. I've even spoke to a Best Buy employee who made the switch from windows to a MacMini and loves it. interestingly enough the PCeee software and hardware aisles in the retail Best Buy store I saw looked largely abandonded. Are Online stores eating into the profits of these brick and mortar outlets

The Big question is ..... is it enough to meet the streets expectations ? If AAPL doesn't beat these higher expectations is it likely that it well sell off ? I would view this as an opportunity to buy more AAPL for the long haul !!!

With Tiger and IBM Dual Core CPU's on tap in the near future I see additional opportunities for AAPL to grow more share. My lofty expectation for AAPL is a 20% share of the personal computer market within 5 years.

BR, Altaire4 ........ Go AAPL !!!!