Clues:
1. Countdown
2. Cliff's comments: a) won't be disappointed; b) forgot none of the above
3. Possible supply disruption for current models
4. Axe-Edit release AWOL
5. No releases of faster DSP processors
6. B-stock option in the store
7. Current demand exceeds supply
1. Confirmed by 2a, indicates a significant product announcement. Duh.
2a. Can be interpreted to mean that the new announcement enhances the lives of all, including current owners. Or in context it could refer to the countdown being something that will be seen as significant.
2b. Can be interpreted to mean that the poll choices were all off-the-mark, but doesn't have to be. Assumption is that Cliff won't lie to us but might make remarks that can be misinterpreted.
3. Could be related to production bottlenecks related to a new product, intent to clean out existing supply before replacing an old product, higher demand than forecast, or supply disruptions due events beyond Cliff's control.
4. Could indicate that a new version of Axe-Edit needs to stay under wraps until the announcement.
5. Implies it won't be driven by increase in raw computing speeds.
6. If related to a product being replaced or updated there was no need to make this visible before the announcement.
7. Indicates current models are still viable in the market, giving Cliff flexibility to expand in a different direction.
