It's finally here folks!!!

I'm an Apple customer and shareholder. I watched parts of the live-stream of the launch yesterday — when it wasn't crapping out. I looked at pictures and videos of the new products. I read some early "takes" on the products.

So it's time to rush to judgment.

And here's my judgment — as a customer first, and then as a shareholder.

My judgment as an Apple customer...

THE iPHONE 6: Yay!

Apple has finally caught up with the rest of the market and launched a smartphone that isn't tiny. I've been a loyal iPhone user for 5 years, and I've been waiting for this particular upgrade for the past two. The faster processor, better battery, and better camera are also appealing to me.  Great job, Apple.

THE iPHONE 6 PLUS: Yay!!

Bigger is better, and Apple has not only finally launched an iPhone that isn't tiny, it has launched an iPhone that is actually big. No more squinting. No more listening to movies because I can barely see them. No more watching sports without being able to see the ball. The iPhone 6 Plus has a bigger battery, too. The only thing that might deter me from getting the Plus is the weight — it might seem heavy. Everything else sounds great. Awesome job, Apple.

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