I think the new design of these keyboards are stunning. Time after time, Apple sets the bar high when coming out with new products, and this is no different. It’s also becoming a lot more apparent that all of their products influence each other as new generations of Macs progress.

Some seem to not like that the wireless keyboard doesn’t have a number pad, but that doesn’t bother me at all. I’m used to being on a laptop anyways, so I’m not used to having a number pad anyways. I can definitely say that I plan on purchasing one of these new keyboards in the near future. It makes me that much more anxious to see the new Leopard that gets releases later this year.

So, to all the designers at Apple…..good job, again!

In marketing, brand loyalty consists of a consumer’s commitment to repurchase the brand and can be demonstrated by repeated buying of a product or service or other positive behaviors such as word of mouth advocacy. True brand loyalty implies that the consumer is willing, at least on occasion, to put aside their own desires in the interest of the brand. via

I can’t say that I’ve ever seen more brand loyal people than Apple customers. I am one myself, and in the short year that I’ve been a customer of Apple, I’ve come to realize how strong Apple’s brand is to it’s customers. I can honestly say that I probably won’t consider any other type of brand for a computer for a long time. Not that others are bad, but just because I think Apple is that good.

I try and compare other brands to Apple, and though that might be high hopes, the results are often disappointing. Verizon is an example, who wants to be known as very reliable, however, when I was a customer, I spent too many hours in their stores fixing problems that I’ve had with their service. When I speak with their sales people, I don’t get that “reliable” vibe. I get the “I just want my paycheck” vibe. This is just one example of many that I could give.

Aside from Apple, I’ve tried to think of other brands that have that same type of loyalty, or even close, and only a few come to mind, which are Volkwagen(so I’ve heard), and Nintendo.

I’m curious to know of other big brands that have the kind of following and loyalty similar to Apple. Can you think of any?

I can’t imagine the thoughts going through the minds at tech companies that make mobile devices when they saw the information on this phone. The fact that this phone will be a small computer bundled into a design nothing short of amazing is very intimidating to competitors. In his keynote, Steve Jobs mentioned that smartphones/pds’s are too complicated, and that the QWERTY keyboards aren’t changeable, therefore, the Apple phone is all touchscreen.

The phone is supposed to feature a full Safari web browser with full Javascript/CSS support. I am extremely interested in seeing how various websites perform on such a device. Somehow, other companies will have to compete, and I’m not trying make big predictions are anything, but this could help spark greater development into the mobile arena.

The design of the phone is unlike anything else. Just when I thought my Moto Q was one of the sexiest phones out, here comes the iPhone that’s thinner, and way more sleek. All of a sudden my phone isn’t too appealing.

This year just got alot more interesting with this news of Apple’s phone, and I am very anxious to see how other companies respond to the way that they make their phones. Because right now, Apple just changed everything up, and is light years ahead of everyone. I chose a very good time to become a fanboy.

Everything from the packaging design down to the actual product was just very impressive to me. Apple is the definition of good design, and it amazes me, that so little says so much when looking at their products and design. The decision for my next computer is just about made up, and I think you only need one guess as to what that might be!