Richard Shim Quotations

One billion dollars is certainly a big investment, but what's good about it is that it's comprehensive; they have infrastructure, PC and education.

Right now, it's really hard to say who is a leader in this digital entertainment space basically because ... it's like everybody is in the last place.

I think it's a smart move, one that was probably due a long time ago, but they were just so stubborn.

The PC industry is quickly becoming commoditized as prices come down and penetration rates go up. ... But there are certain segments where folks can still make a lot of money.

We'll have to see how those programs do. Those have traditionally been somewhat difficult and a headache (for PC vendors); it means more support calls and technical calls.

Entertainment PC leadership is up for grabs. There's no clear winner, but many companies would love to be in that spot. Intel is just taking its best shot.

The stuff that's driving growth in 2005 was developing regions and falling prices. Nothing changes there in 2006.

The system they bought is still going to be good for what they planned to use it for. The system isn't worth any less just because a new model is out.

As computer users become more mobile, you widen the liability and the risk. Notebook computer makers have to offer these features because corporate clients are asking for them.

This is a pretty common problem in the technology world. This is one of those unfortunate cases where consumers were caught in-between the change.

It's one of those opportunities where if they screw it up, people pay attention, but if they don't, it's something that kind of seeps into the social consciousness.

It's possible to be a major force, even if you don't concentrate on the U.S..