Apple Earnings and New Machines: iMacs, MacBooks and Mac Minis

Most companies have been hit hard by the recession, but some companies are riding the storm better than others are, one of those companies is Apple (AAPL). The reason for this is good sales in computers, but phenomenal sales with its iPhone, most recently its new iPhone 3GS.

The results on its sales have had an effect on its stock market shares, hitting an almost record high. According to Mercury News, Apple’s Q4 results saw Apple earn $1.67 billion, which is $1.82 a share. Compare this to the same period last year, $1.14 billion, or $1.26 a share. It shows that Apple is doing something that other companies need to take a look at.

Apple looks set to begin its next quarter on a high as well; it is thought that they will announce a range of new machines today. Engadget were tipped off by one of its readers that we could see a range of new iMacs a plastic MacBook range, as well as a new Mac Mini.

There are no details about what changes will be made to these machines, but we do know that a new multitouch Magic Mouse and a multitouch desktop trackpad accessory will feature in the new range.