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Doesn't the notion of this being genius imply that Apple "let them get away" the first time because they knew they'd be able to acquire their next company for l

Doesn't the notion of this being genius imply that Apple "let them get away" the first time because they knew they'd be able to acquire their next company for less? Or am I missing something?

indy 14y ago
Its a very sycophantic article that gives Apple far too much credit. No "genius" strategy was involved it was just fortunate (for Apple) that they could acquire the remnants of Color for such a low price.
- kami8845 14y ago
  I don't understand. They bought Lala. The sought-after employees left even after being offered a $80M golden leash. They were bought again with Color. What stops these employees from leaving again, with a much less lucrative golden leash this time around?
  - indy 14y ago
    Nothing stops them from leaving again. My previous comment was just taking issue with the article describing the move as "genius"
    - Gigablah 14y ago
      Seems to be a common trend with pro-Apple articles. Earlier I read one that credited Metro-style design to Retina displays.
- draz 14y ago
  agreed. I don't believe those who left were unhappy, rather they thought that they had more upside by going to Color. Obviously, it didn't pan out. "Genius?" No, just luck for Apple, less so for the employees.