Comments on: Analysts Calling For Public Appearance by Apple CEO Steve Jobs

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:19:21 +0000

Re: the need for Steve to be seen…

It’s not like he is never seen around the Apple campus is it? John Gruber wrote about this on Daring Fireball awhile back:

“Jobs is a common presence on the Apple campus. He eats in the cafeteria, he walks around between buildings. He’s not and has never been a recluse.”

So it doesn’t seem like it would take *too* much work to get a first-hand report on Steve’s physical appearance.

By: 3XDRRR

3XDRRR — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:23:37 +0000

@Casey: I’m not sure we’ll welcome this change, more than we’ll be watching it with a fine tooth comb. At least for now. For the most part, I agree with you. But, it will take a few years perhaps for shareholders to truly understand what has happened, and that it’s a lucrative move. I mean, all of the positive sides of this have been addressed: 1) Product release schedule back in Apple’s hands – 2) Apple doesn’t need to release a blockbuster product every year – 3) Apple saves money – 4) Expo’s are a thing of the past. But there’s also another side – 1) Meeting with friends 2) Exposure for other companies 3) General appeal 4) Global reach 4) Free Media Coverage.

Anyways, this is definitely huge. But as a shareholder myself (modest stake), I don’t welcome this change. I WOULD however welcome this change, if it came with JUST A LITTLE more information. I don’t that’s too much to ask.

Asking for some appearance? That’s ridiculous. He is not a trophy. But maybe just a little tad of clarity on this incredibly gloomy and emotional last 24 hours.

By: frederick

frederick — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:19:16 +0000

Man……These so called “Analysts” are IDIOTS !!!!

By: Casey

Casey — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:18:01 +0000

AAPL investors should welcome this change. Every move Apple makes to be less dependent on Jobs is a long term positive for the company.

If you believe in Steve Job’s business management skills than you should believe this is a very calculated step. And Jobs obviously doesn’t like giving stock option rewards to employees and himself ($1 salary remember) then have them fall below par value because of questions swirling his health (though maybe he could start forward-dating them…)

By: jojo22

jojo22 — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:58:50 +0000

Doesn’t matter. It’s a ritual, there’s more to it than just the expo. There’s a certain magic there.

By: ZERO

ZERO — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:50:33 +0000

Apple needs to get its act together. SHOW HIS FACE! LET THE PEOPLE KNOW HE’S OKAY ?!?!?! WAKE UP EVERYONE !!!! What would be so wrong with showing his face, he’s the CEO ! His job is to watch out for us! The shareholders !

By: Jay Bird

Jay Bird — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:49:28 +0000

Well played sir.

By: avery

avery — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:48:33 +0000

@Kaleb: Apple will do this when they feel the time is right. This company is run by some of the smartest people in the world. They know when, how and what to do what’s right. Simply coming out and showing off Jobs on tv won’t do anything but further increase speculation as to “Why did they just do that?” , “Was that his last appearance?” , “Is Apple worried?” It’s all just media hype that is itching for something to go wrong in Cupertino. This way the shortsellers will say “WE WERE RIGHT!” and there will be headlines for ages. It’s bullshit.

By: iundervalued

iundervalued — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:41:21 +0000

I’m surprised that everyone didn’t realize how deep this economic crisis was until this news hit. Expo conferences are a “premium” thing, and seen as a luxury experience. Apple doesn’t need to waste its money on them.

By: Kaleb

Kaleb — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:32:45 +0000

Why doesn’t Apple come out and confirm that Jobs will at least be there? That would be some needed reassurance immediately.