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Big Tech Performs Under Economic Pressure

By Jim Cramer

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 Apple, Research In Motion, Amazon and Google. Every one a great quarter. Every one with tremendous economic sensitivity, and it didn't matter. Think about it, after all of the iPods that have already been sold, how could Apple have an upside surprise in iPods? I attribute it to great new models that are must-buys. The iPhone is obvious. Everyone I know has one or wants one. It is a phenomenon with great advertising and fabulous buzz. Or Amazon: It does just get better and better, with easy use hopping, better auctions than eBay and a new product that is universally loved, the Kindle. The company is just so well run that you marvel at its efficiency and how much money it can make on selling goods that, again, are not necessities. Research in Motion has the product that could be deferred for both personal or office consumption....

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