I just got an iPod
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Originally Posted by jedwards,Jan 12 2005, 11:03 AM
Yesterday was 'today' actually. 
(Check time stamp on post... I think it was announced on the 11th)
(Check time stamp on post... I think it was announced on the 11th)
I thought yesterday was today...hence my chastising you today for posting about yesterday today when you should have chastised me today for today...I think!
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Originally Posted by mikes2k,Jan 12 2005, 11:11 AM
Now you know you cant compare G4 Mhz speeds to x86 speeds 
This will be a great "switcher" computer
Tired of 
ing virus/spyware/malware lovers will be buying this in droves
This will be a great "switcher" computer
Tired of ing virus/spyware/malware lovers will be buying this in droves I recently bought a computer from Dell for my mom. $600 got me/her a so-so spec PC (p4 2.4 Ghz, 512 RAM, 80 gig hd, DVD/CD-R combo drive, etc) that can be easily and affordably expanded, a 15" LCD display, a printer, keyboard, mouse, etc etc. Granted it's a windoze box with all its vulnerabilities, but there is no comparison when it comes to value.
I don't see how this is a switcher computer unless the person is only interested in being stylish and surfing the 'net.
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly,Jan 12 2005, 12:46 PM
I wasn't looking at the processor speed, as they're not easily comparable. I was looking more at the limited system memory, outdated graphics chipset with very little memory (32 mb), diminutive hard drives (80gig?), only 2 USB ports, no onboard audio processing capability (only pass through from the DVD), etc. To get wireless, you have to get the rather pricey ($129) Airport Express 802.11g option when you order it. The $499 price doesn't include such niceties/necessities as a keyboard, mouse, speakers, or monitor.
I recently bought a computer from Dell for my mom. $600 got me/her a so-so spec PC (p4 2.4 Ghz, 512 RAM, 80 gig hd, DVD/CD-R combo drive, etc) that can be easily and affordably expanded, a 15" LCD display, a printer, keyboard, mouse, etc etc. Granted it's a windoze box with all its vulnerabilities, but there is no comparison when it comes to value.
I don't see how this is a switcher computer unless the person is only interested in being stylish and surfing the 'net.
I recently bought a computer from Dell for my mom. $600 got me/her a so-so spec PC (p4 2.4 Ghz, 512 RAM, 80 gig hd, DVD/CD-R combo drive, etc) that can be easily and affordably expanded, a 15" LCD display, a printer, keyboard, mouse, etc etc. Granted it's a windoze box with all its vulnerabilities, but there is no comparison when it comes to value.
I don't see how this is a switcher computer unless the person is only interested in being stylish and surfing the 'net.
..... most homes users (non gamers, non power users) define "switchers" they just want a computer to NOT take up an entire desktop and to surf the web and balance their checkbook .....other than no built in wireless 
(next revision) .....this is the prefect computer for them FYI. MacOsX has built in audio processing
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Originally Posted by mikes2k,Jan 12 2005, 01:07 PM
Your last line is the most important ..... most homes users (non gamers, non power users) define "switchers" they just want a computer to NOT take up an entire desktop and to surf the web and balance their checkbook .....other than no built in wireless (next revision) .....this is the prefect computer for them FYI. MacOsX has built in audio processing
..... most homes users (non gamers, non power users) define "switchers" they just want a computer to NOT take up an entire desktop and to surf the web and balance their checkbook .....other than no built in wireless (next revision) .....this is the prefect computer for them FYI. MacOsX has built in audio processing This would be a very good choice if the price was much lower - $250-300 maybe. $800-900 for a full system with so many limitations...
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Good reading
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/12/technolo...ner=MARKETWATCH
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/12/technolo...ner=MARKETWATCH
Even loyal iPod users have resisted Apple computers because they are perceived to be expensive and not compatible with the so-called industry standard of personal computers based on Windows and Intel microprocessors.
But the advantages for consumers of using a Windows PC are less significant if they are performing common Internet and entertainment functions. Moreover, the computer viruses, worms and spyware that plague Windows machines have been far less of a problem for Macintosh machines.
But the advantages for consumers of using a Windows PC are less significant if they are performing common Internet and entertainment functions. Moreover, the computer viruses, worms and spyware that plague Windows machines have been far less of a problem for Macintosh machines.