Rob Enderle User Quotations

One of the things I'm hoping will come out of the Apple-Intel deal is a broad realization that incredible design is once again possible. Over the years the hardware OEMs have consistently used Intel and Microsoft as reasons they can't build really cool products. Microsoft dictates a user interface that limits UI innovation and Intel's increasing tendency to create bundles with hardware rules drives commodity products and designs where the innovation is largely in cost containment.

The GPS navigation market is poised for rapid growth in the US in 2006. The most successful GPS products will be those with affordable prices, strong performance, and a simple user interface.

No vendor other than Apple has really stepped up to the combination of design, marketing and user experience that is required by this segment.

There will be a vastly improved user experience, particularly for the 9x users. It is far more stable, reliable and secure than the 9x base. Unlike Windows 95, this actually delivers on the promises.

There will be a vastly improved user experience, particularly for the 9x users, ... It is far more stable, reliable and secure than the 9x base. Unlike Windows 95, this actually delivers on the promises.