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It’s quarterly earnings season, and following Google’s solid report last week, all eyes were on Cupertino today as it was Apple’s turn to boast. And boast it did, announcing an all-time record revenue ($28.57 billion) and record quarterly profit ($7.31 billion).
No surprise, these numbers were fueled by the continuing popularity of the iPhone and iPad. Apple says it sold 20.34 million iPhones in its third fiscal quarter, up 142% from the third quarter of 2010. It also sold 9.25 million iPads – every unit that Apple could produce – resulting in a 183% increase in units sold from the same time last year. These numbers exceeded what analysts had predicted, which has been good news in turn for Apple stock.
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Mac sales were also up, but “only” by 14%. The iPod, however, continued its decline, with Apple selling only 7.54 million units, down 20% from a year ago.
Earnings also remained strong for Apple’s digital content, with iTunes revenue up 36% from this time last year.
In a statement, Apple CEO Steve Jobs said, “We’re thrilled to deliver our best quarter ever, with revenue up 82 percent and profits up 125 percent.” Jobs pointed to the upcoming releases of iCloud and iOS5 this fall as something the company is working on.
In the shorter term, Apple also confirmed that its latest OS would launch on Wednesday. Lion will be available for download only – via the App Store or from Apple Stores – rather than being sold as boxed software. The operating system has been designed to port many of the features of the iOS to the Mac. Whether this blend will help ignite more interest in Macs to match the passion for iPhones and iPads remains to be seen. (Tune in next quarter to find out!)
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Posters are a great way to cheer up your work space, whether your home office, the walls of your cubicle or even your swanky corner suite.
We’ve got a great selection of geeky posters and prints from classic Apple advertising to curious Android typographical illustrations.
Take a look through the image gallery, click through on the blue title text for more info on each image, and let us know in the comments which posters you’d pick for your office.
1. xkcd Map of Online Communities
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xkcd’s “Map of Online Communities” is a fascinating snapshot of 2010’s web world.
Cost: $15
2. eBoy Cities Posters” src=”http://8.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/poster-rahmen.jpg”>
We’re big fans of the eBoy group’s pixel art. They’ve created a whole collectible series of city posters that includes North American locations as well as London, Paris, Tokyo and Berlin.
Cost: $27
3. Periodic Table of Typefaces” src=”http://4.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/typeface.jpg”>
The “Periodic Table of Typefaces” is a witty take on font classification. Also available: “So You Need a Typeface” flowchart and “Typefaces of the World.”
Cost: From $16
4. VectorSetPosters
As well as digital tools for designers, these VectorSets are available as prints. With tons of different sets, you could create a really striking grouping.
Cost: From $24.49
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One of a set of Android-themed illustrations, this poster depicts a little green bot fending off attack from a rather familiar figure…
Cost: $15
6. Nintendo Evolution” src=”http://8.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/evolution0.jpg”>
This simple Etsy print would be a great pic for a Nintendo fan.
Cost: From $8.50
7. Susan Kare Apple Prints” src=”http://7.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/smiling-computer-detail.jpg”>
Former Apple designer Susan Kare offers limited edition prints of her classic icons.
Cost: From $89
8. The Oatmeal Grammar Pack” src=”http://7.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/apostrophe_thumb_large.jpg”>
The Oatmeal’s “Grammar Pack” includes four great comics: “how to use an apostrophe,” “how to use a semicolon,” “10 words you need to stop misspelling,” and “when to use i.e. in a sentence.” We can’t think of a better set of rules to stick on your wall, especially if you work with words.
Cost: $32
9. Retro Videogame Propaganda Posters” src=”http://4.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/retro_videogame.jpg”>
Frogger, Dig Dug, Tron, Joust, Donkey Kong all get propaganda posters in this rad, retro set.
Cost: $49.99
10. Typography Deconstructed” src=”http://4.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/typedecon.jpg”>
More fun for font fans, this gorgeous graphic deconstructs typography, and would look great in your design department.
Cost: From $35
11. Fail Whale” src=”http://8.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/failwhale.jpg”>
If you’re a fan of Yiying Lu’s “Fail Whale,” then this three-foot wide version should bring a smile to your face.
Cost: $49.99
12. eBoy FooBar Poster” src=”http://4.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/foobar.jpg”>
Grab a slice of web history with this now classic depiction of Web 2.0 circa 2006. It’ll be a collector’s item one day…
Cost: $27
13. Google Doodles” src=”http://6.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/dna0.jpg”>
Everyone loves Google Doodles. Sadly, Google’s online store offers just seven designs in print. Collect the lot and hope for more in the near future.
Cost: From $4.75 each
14. Evolution of the Geek” src=”http://7.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/geek.jpg”>
Flowtown had a hit with its great “Evolution of the Geek” infographic. Now you can buy the poster version.
Cost: $19.99
15. Typographic Maps” src=”http://5.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/nyc.jpg”>
There’s a whole set of typography-themed maps that accurately depict the features of major U.S. cities using nothing but type.
Cost: From $30
16. Susan Kare Facebook Prints” src=”http://6.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/party.jpg”>
As well as Apple-themed prints, some of Kare’s contemporary Facebook icons are also available as limited edition prints.
Cost: From $89
17. Visual Aid Posters” src=”http://9.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/visual.jpg”>
We adore Visual Aid’s huge collection of geeky prints. They offer graphical explanations of a huge range of topics including color theory, types of hats, The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones, table settings, flight times and much, much more.
Cost: From £4 (approx $6.50)
18. Mac Reference Posters” src=”http://4.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/mactrack.jpg”>
This excellent Etsy poster offers you a field guide to Mac trackpad gestures. Also available is an OS X button legend and a quick reference for shortcuts.
Cost: $20
19. Why Working at Home is Both Awesome and Horrible” src=”http://6.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/working_home_poster_large0.jpg”>
More from The Oatmeal with this hilarious comic that explains why working at home is both awesome and horrible. It’s an absolute must for any telecommuter.
Cost: $11.95
20. iA Web Trend Map” src=”http://6.mshcdn.com/wp-content/gallery/posters/wtm5-3.jpg”>
iA has mapped the 140 most influential people on Twitter, when they started tweeting and what they first said. Fascinating.
Cost: $59.50
21. Apple’s “Think Different” Posters
Finally, you can still get hold of Apple’s iconic “Think Different” posters on sites like eBay. Some are more rare than others, but just imagine how great the whole set would look framed on your office wall.
Cost: Varies
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