Re: FN-FORUM: New imac

date posted 1st September 2004 12:53

With that comment..
http://www.theapplecollection.com/design/macdesign/pBookG5.html

Yeah think I want to see them in the flesh before deciding. I like the
concept & understand why they have gone for a simple acceptable/mainstream
design after having 2 radical design. But think they have shot themselves i=
n
the foot a bit by not providing a true entry level machine to lure in peopl=
e
looking for a computer at about =A3700-800.

We know the difference between a =A3600 Dull & a =A3900 Apple but the average
consumer will not & will simply question the cost. Coupled with that Apple'=
d
currently abysmal supply chain, most shop assistants, dealers will be keene=
r
to close a sale on a PC rather than have a customer saying they will call
back when iMacs are available.

On 1/9/04 13:37, "Jamie Wilson" wrote:

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> On 1 Sep 2004, at 04:14, Luke Perman wrote:
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>> yeah. 919 inc vat. a bit much for a desktop really...
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> but it's not a low end desktop.
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>> i'm still waiting for the G5 powerbooks :-)
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> http://a.wholelottanothing.org/archives.blah/007992
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> which is an interesting point.
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> not sure if i like the new imacs - will wait until i see them in the
> flesh.
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> ...j
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