The email IS authentic and it has been confirmed by many posters here and on iHub independently.

There are about 200 people who received that email, namely those who are on his email list.

Those who still doubt the authenticity, like finesand apparently despite having received direct messages from at least two posters who voucher for the authenticuty, are always free to call Marek or Nader and confirm it. Obviously, they won't and can't answer every single email.

@finesand:

"However (a big however), the email could be real"

I'd suggest you call Nader yourself. He will be pleased to have a long conversation with such a loyal, unbiased and excellent blogger and analyst. A pitty though that your continous and relentless effort to stay up to date on this company has prevented you from getting on that email list (o8<

But somehow I have a feeling they won't make that call...