V. Barbarino Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 The one thing Apple still has to shake off is the belief that they are overpriced. There's reasonably priced iMacs, yeah, but not a lot of people know that. That and stop making case designs based on what the Queer Eye focus group says. ;DWith the exception of the latest G5, the case designs are horrid. i disagree with the case design comment. those cases set them apart... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 The one thing Apple still has to shake off is the belief that they are overpriced. There's reasonably priced iMacs, yeah, but not a lot of people know that. They also need to somehow educate people as to the apparent seamless functionality between Macs and PCs...who knew... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pod Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 i disagree with the case design comment. those cases set them apart...Those cases would not fit in in a guido home. It sets them apart, yes, but that doesn't mean they look good. Well, to me anyway. The iMacs look like bathroom accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 i disagree with the case design comment. those cases set them apart...Those cases would not fit in in a guido home. It sets them apart, yes, but that doesn't mean they look good. Well, to me anyway. The iMacs look like bathroom accessories. I often wish I have the net while on the can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan2772 Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 there is A LOT going on on your desktop, buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgibson Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 Love the scrolling toolbar on the desktop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V. Barbarino Posted November 24 Report Share Posted November 24 Survey: Some iPod fans dump PCs for MacsPublished: November 24, 2004, 7:28 AM PSTBy Jo BestSpecial to CNET News.comTrackBack Print E-mail TalkBackThe popularity of the iPod could be boosting Apple Computer's financials in unexpected ways.According to a survey of iPod users by financial analysis firm Piper Jaffray, Macs are basking in the reflected glory of the iPod, with some who own the music player saying they have already or are intending to ditch their PCs for Macs.The research found that 6 percent of iPod users have made the switch. An additional 7 percent said they are planning to dump their old PC for an Apple machine, according to the survey.Gene Munster, Piper Jaffray senior research analyst, said the iPod halo effect will make a difference to Apple for a while to come."We're in the very early innings of a multiyear trend," he said.Among the factors influencing the PC-dumping crowd are ease of use, a focus on entertainment and the perception of better security.The switchers, according to Munster, tend to be people who aren't necessarily techie types."A lot of people, with all due respect, don't understand the technology...They're people with money, not tech people," he said.While Apple might see a healthy period ahead, to turn the advantage into long-term gain the company has to keep setting the design trends, according to the analysts."They've got to keep that 'cool factor' going," Munster said. "If they don’t, they're in trouble." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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