New and Noteworthy: Readers Weigh In on Apple And Possibility of 'Halo Effect'

Readers Weigh In on Apple And Possibility of 'Halo Effect' The Wall Street Journal recently predicted that "the combination of the iPod's popularity and the increasing worry over viruses, security holes and spyware in Windows PCs will lead to the second coming of Apple Computer as a home-computing power." The company has now published a series of reader responses to its prediction, including both agreeing and dissenting arguments. One reader wrote "As a lifelong Windows user, I was tired of the constant barrage of viruses and spyware. It got to the point where I felt like I needed to be a programmer to keep my Windows PC operational. After receiving an iPod as a gift, I was inspired to research other Apple products. In the last two months I've purchased an iMac G5 for my office and an eMac for home, both replacing Windows machines. I'm amazed at the elegance, simplicity and ease of use of these products." More.

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