"Rod Speed" <rod.speed.aaa@gmail.com> wrote:

> >> That's the deal breaker for me. Cingular/AT&T is terrible.
>
> > yeah, but if ATT doesn't shape up Apple will force them to,
>
> Fantasy.

The CEO of ATT was forced out last week. Fact.

> > Apple had to get Intel in line a year or so ago, now Intel is operating
> > much better.
>
> Fantasy.

Intel stock and internal performance was lack-luster before they finally
won the Apple contract. Apple quickly swooped in and straightened their
design and engineering groups out. Fact.

> > Apple is pretty demanding and they simply won't allow ATT customers,
> > (soon iPhone customers) to receive poor service. it just won't happen.
>
> Fantasy.

Apple at this point (or more technically, SJ) controls much of the
business world now. What he says moves markets faster than anyone alive.

Fact.