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Analyst: Early CS3, Leopard Release to Boost Mac Sales

Analyst: Early CS3, Leopard Release to Boost Mac Sales

by , 9:20 AM EST, March 5th, 2007

Prudential Equity Group analyst Jesse Tortora is predicting that Apple and Adobe will surprise consumers with earlier expected releases of Mac OS X 10.5 (Leopard) and Adobe Creative Suite 3 at the end of March. He expects the simultaneous release of both products will act as a catalyst to boost Mac sales, according to Forbes.

Mr. Tortora commented "We think this powerful one-two punch makes a great deal of sense, as it will likely unleash a flood of pent-up demand for both companies' products."

Many creative pros have been holding out for Intel-native versions of Adobe's design products before replacing their aging G4 and G5 Macs. Adobe Creative Suite 3 offers the Intel support users have been waiting for, and combined with Intel-based Macs pre-loaded with Leopard, makes a very compelling upgrade option for PowerPC Mac hold-outs.

He also expects the June release of the iPhone, an iPod and smart phone device, will help boost Apple's bottom line as well. Even if the model Steve Jobs announced at Macworld Expo 2007 doesn't see wide success, Mr. Tortora feels Apple still has great potential in the cell phone market.

Mr. Tortora is raising his rating for Apple from "Neutral Weight" to "Overweight," and is bumping up his target price to US$105 from $100. Apple stock is currently trading in the pre-market at $85.96, up 0.55 (0.64%).


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Close Name:mahuti -   TMO Staff Posts: 377 Joined: 09 Jan 2003
Subject: glad

Well, I for one will be glad when they come out so I can finally substantiate the cost of this silly quad 3ghz machine. I had to buy it so I could hand-me-down my old machine to my new employee, since when I've been disgusted at the (relative) slowness of Photoshop & Flash on the new machine. I knew what I was getting into, but man, I've really been chomping at the bit for the intel native versions of the apps that I use day after day.

Close Name:Guest
Subject: Slow Apps on Mac Pro

There is a simple solution to the speed. Run parallels and the Win versions of those apps. Then you get full speed.

Close Name:Guest
Subject: Seems unlikely....

Most recent developer seeded build was released on Friday, and it seems that there are still plenty of issues. It seems highly unlikely that Apple is moving that far ahead of developers at this point - only three weeks are left in March. I'd like to see it, but can't imagine it would be the case.

Close Name:stevensces Posts: 847 Joined: 26 Aug 2002
Subject: Half right, anyway

Well, Adobe did their part.

Close Name:Rainy Day Posts: 607 Joined: 07 Jun 2005
Subject: iPhone

Leopard will come out with the iPhone intro.

Close Name:iJack Posts: 313 Joined: 13 Jun 2001
Subject:

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Guest wrote:
Most recent developer seeded build was released on Friday, and it seems that there are still plenty of issues. It seems highly unlikely that Apple is moving that far ahead of developers at this point - only three weeks are left in March. I'd like to see it, but can't imagine it would be the case.

Well all they have to do really, is announce a release date and the pre-orders will flood in.

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