"They have retained quite healthy market share because of very good word of mouth, very good distribution and strong ease of use" Sony ( SNE ), Kodak ( EK ), Audiovox ( VOXX ) and others have come out with similar candy bar shaped camcorders But Flip is still No 1 in the pocket camcorder category by unit sales in the US It's No 2 in the overall camcorder market, says NPD, at 23%, trailing only Sony at 30% Flip continues to succeed because it's focused on simplicity, says Ben Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies That simplicity shows up in hardware design and software, he says 
Share:  "They have retained quite healthy market share because of very good word of mouth, very good distribution and strong ease of use" <span class="company">Sony</span> ( SNE ), Kodak ( EK ), Audiovox ( VOXX ) and others have come out with similar candy bar shaped camcorders<span class="sent"> But Flip is still No 1 in the pocket camcorder category by unit sales in the US It's No 2 in the overall camcorder market, says NPD, at 23%, trailing only <span class="company">Sony</span> at 30% Flip continues to succeed because it's focused on simplicity, says <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span>, an analyst with Creative Strategies</span> That simplicity shows up in hardware design and software, he says Tweet this 

Because Lala also has recommendations and social media aspects to its service, Levitas sees that eventually mashing up with iTunes Genius capabilities to add to the Apple user experience. The Evolution of iTunes When Creative Strategies consumer technologies director Ben Bajarin muses on the Apple purchase of Lala, he has visions of iTunes migrating to the cloud.  
Share:  Because Lala also has recommendations and social media aspects to its service, Levitas sees that eventually mashing up with iTunes Genius capabilities to add to the <span class="company">Apple</span> user experience. <span class="sent"> The Evolution of iTunes When Creative Strategies consumer technologies director <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> muses on the <span class="company">Apple</span> purchase of Lala, he has visions of iTunes migrating to the cloud. </span>...<span class="sent">The Evolution of iTunes When Creative Strategies consumer technologies director <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> muses on the <span class="company">Apple</span> purchase of Lala, he has visions of iTunes migrating to the cloud. </span> "Right now your iPhone (or iPod) has fairly finite memory," Bajarin told MacNewsWorld. Tweet this 

Calls to Apple for comment were not returned. Ben Bajarin, analyst for Creative Strategies, figures it's more speeds and feeds and Apple trying not to be completely skinned by Windows 7. "There's been a pretty significant jump in processors that were available in March and what's available now," he told InternetNews.com. "I don't know if that makes a gigantic difference on their platform, but obviously they are looking to stay in the public eye." Bajarin wouldn't be surprised if they refresh both the notebooks and desktops, particularly around new Intel processors and nVidia graphics. 
Share:  Calls to <span class="company">Apple</span> for comment were not returned. <span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span>, analyst for Creative Strategies, figures it's more speeds and feeds and <span class="company">Apple</span> trying not to be completely skinned by Windows 7. "There's been a pretty significant jump in processors that were available in March and what's available now," he told InternetNews.com. </span> "I don't know if that makes a gigantic difference on their platform, but obviously they are looking to stay in the public eye." Bajarin wouldn't be surprised if they refresh both the notebooks and desktops, particularly around new Intel processors and nVidia graphics. ...<span class="sent"><span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span>, analyst for Creative Strategies, figures it's more speeds and feeds and <span class="company">Apple</span> trying not to be completely skinned by Windows 7. "There's been a pretty significant jump in processors that were available in March and what's available now," he told InternetNews.com. </span> Tweet this 

It sold 2.6 million in its most recent quarter. Such a move would be somewhat in line, as Apple did launch in October of last year, and would certainly make sense. The MacBook makes up the bulk of Apple's PC sales, more than two thirds of it. It's the fourth quarter, and there is increasing optimism for a better Christmas than last year. Finally, it gives Apple a counterpunch to the Windows 7 launch, something Creative Strategies Analyst Ben Bajarin figured Apple would want.  
Share:  It sold 2.6 million in its most recent quarter. Such a move would be somewhat in line, as <span class="company">Apple</span> did launch in October of last year, and would certainly make sense. The MacBook makes up the bulk of <span class="company">Apple</span>'s PC sales, more than two thirds of it. It's the fourth quarter, and there is increasing optimism for a better Christmas than last year. <span class="sent"> Finally, it gives <span class="company">Apple</span> a counterpunch to the Windows 7 launch, something Creative Strategies Analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> figured <span class="company">Apple</span> would want. </span>...Such a move would be somewhat in line, as <span class="company">Apple</span> did launch in October of last year, and would certainly make sense. The MacBook makes up the bulk of <span class="company">Apple</span>'s PC sales, more than two thirds of it. It's the fourth quarter, and there is increasing optimism for a better Christmas than last year. <span class="sent"> Finally, it gives <span class="company">Apple</span> a counterpunch to the Windows 7 launch, something Creative Strategies Analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> figured <span class="company">Apple</span> would want. </span> "That wouldn't surprise me. ...It's the fourth quarter, and there is increasing optimism for a better Christmas than last year. <span class="sent"> Finally, it gives <span class="company">Apple</span> a counterpunch to the Windows 7 launch, something Creative Strategies Analyst <span Tweet this 

But he's looked that way for a while now, and people are getting used to it, says Ben Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies. With its latest iPod Nanos, Apple is taking aim at Cisco Systems ' ( CSCO ) popular Flip pocket camcorders. The new Nanos will let users easily shoot videos on the fly and upload them to YouTube. They also feature a larger 2.2 inch color display. 
Share:  <span class="sent">But he's looked that way for a while now, and people are getting used to it, says <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span>, an analyst with Creative Strategies. </span> With its latest iPod Nanos, Apple is taking aim at Cisco Systems ' ( <span class="company">CSCO</span> ) popular Flip pocket camcorders. The new Nanos will let users easily shoot videos on the fly and upload them to YouTube. They also feature a larger 2.2 inch color display. Tweet this 

But he's looked that way for a while now, and people are getting used to it, says Ben Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies. With its latest iPod Nanos, Apple is taking aim at Cisco Systems ' ( CSCO ) popular Flip pocket camcorders. The new Nanos will let users easily shoot videos on the fly and upload them to YouTube. They also feature a larger 2.2 inch color display. 
Share:  <span class="sent">But he's looked that way for a while now, and people are getting used to it, says <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span>, an analyst with Creative Strategies. </span> With its latest iPod Nanos, <span class="company">Apple</span> is taking aim at Cisco Systems ' ( CSCO ) popular Flip pocket camcorders. The new Nanos will let users easily shoot videos on the fly and upload them to YouTube. They also feature a larger 2.2 inch color display. Tweet this 

Palm is taking the warps off a lean smartphone named the Pixi today that is targeted to younger consumers. A sequel to the Pre, the iPod Nano like device is expected to retail for $99 with a two year contract through Sprint by the end of the year, according Creative Strategies analyst Ben Bajarin. The Pixi doesn't have Wi Fi, however, which means it can't be used to access the Internet outside of Sprint's network, reports Jefferson Graham. It also has a smaller screen, keyboard and camera. Palm svp Katie Mitic wouldn't discuss specifics about the Pixi but takes the occasion to note that "Palm is back. 
Share:  Palm is taking the warps off a lean smartphone named the Pixi today that is targeted to younger consumers. <span class="sent"> A sequel to the Pre, the iPod Nano like device is expected to retail for $99 with a two year contract through <span class="company">Sprint</span> by the end of the year, according Creative Strategies analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span>. </span> The Pixi doesn't have Wi Fi, however, which means it can't be used to access the Internet outside of <span class="company">Sprint</span>'s network, reports Jefferson Graham. It also has a smaller screen, keyboard and camera. Palm svp Katie Mitic wouldn't discuss specifics about the Pixi but takes the occasion to note that "Palm is back. ...<span class="sent">A sequel to the Pre, the iPod Nano like device is expected to retail for $99 with a two year contract through <span class="company">Sprint</span> by the end of the year, according Creative Strategies analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span>. </span> The Pixi doesn't have Wi Fi, however, which means it can't be used to access the Internet outside of <span class="company">Sprint</span>'s network, reports Jefferson Graham. It also has a smaller screen, keyboard and camera. Palm svp Katie Mitic wouldn't discuss specifics about the Pixi but takes the occasion to note that "Palm is back. We're really happy with the launch." . Tweet this 

Analyst Ben Bajarin of technology consulting firm Creative Strategies expects it to retail for $99 with a two year contract. Sprint will start selling the phone by year's end. And in a bid to boost sales, Sprint today drops its price on the Pre to $149, from $199, plus a two year contract. 
Share:  <span class="sent">Analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> of technology consulting firm Creative Strategies expects it to retail for $99 with a two year contract. <span class="company">Sprint</span> will start selling the phone by year's end. </span> And in a bid to boost sales, <span class="company">Sprint</span> today drops its price on the Pre to $149, from $199, plus a two year contract. Tweet this 

By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Let the smartphone wars begin again. Palm today will unveil a sequel to its Pre, the Pixi. The teeny iPod Nano like device is a smaller version of the Pre smartphone, aimed at younger customers. Palm won't discuss pricing. Analyst Ben Bajarin of technology consulting firm Creative Strategies expects it to retail for $99 with a two year contract.  
Share:  By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO — Let the smartphone wars begin again. <span class="company">Palm</span> today will unveil a sequel to its Pre, the Pixi. The teeny iPod Nano like device is a smaller version of the Pre smartphone, aimed at younger customers. <span class="company">Palm</span> won't discuss pricing. <span class="sent"> Analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> of technology consulting firm Creative Strategies expects it to retail for $99 with a two year contract. </span> Tweet this 

The program is being rolled out in the U.S., though YouTube said it hopes to roll it out internationally "soon." Analysts said the main issue with YouTube turning a profit has been less about volume than quality. "Advertisers need first right of refusal because they probably don't want their ad sponsoring the dude with a big mole running around in his underwear," Creative Strategies analyst Ben Bajarin told InternetNews.com. Bajarin said he thinks the program has potential to attract better quality videos that might appeal to advertisers. 
Share:  The program is being rolled out in the U.S., though <span class="company">YouTube</span> said it hopes to roll it out internationally "soon." Analysts said the main issue with <span class="company">YouTube</span> turning a profit has been less about volume than quality. <span class="sent"> "Advertisers need first right of refusal because they probably don't want their ad sponsoring the dude with a big mole running around in his underwear," Creative Strategies analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> told InternetNews.com. </span> Bajarin said he thinks the program has potential to attract better quality videos that might appeal to advertisers. ...The program is being rolled out in the U.S., though <span class="company">YouTube</span> said it hopes to roll it out internationally "soon." Analysts said the main issue with <span class="company">YouTube</span> turning a profit has been less about volume than quality. <span class="sent"> "Advertisers need first right of refusal because they probably don't want their ad sponsoring the dude with a big mole running around in his underwear," Creative Strategies analyst <span class="analyst">Ben Bajarin</span> told InternetNews.com. </span> Bajarin said he thinks the program has potential to attract better quality videos that might appeal to advertisers. "If a mom uploads a great video of her baby doing something silly, why shouldn't a company like Gerber want to be part of that?" he said. Tweet this