After working with Windows 8 beta I can honestly say I see a bright future for Apple.

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Bright racy bubbles and interesting pear and apple notes complimented by a charming perfume of honey and lemon.

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"Come see our latest creation, " the message said, below splotches of bright-colored paint surrounding a white Apple logo.

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If Mr Cook can keep this group intact, then Apple's future should be bright.

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When Apple launched its iMac G3, instead of using beige or grey as was de rigueur for its contemporaries, Apple decided to offer a variety of bright colours.

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One bright spot should have been sales of the iPod digital music player, which Apple breaks out in the "peripherals and other hardware" category.

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