Despite all of the negative comments about the iMac and how Windows 8 PCs will be great. Well they may be, but at what price? Comparable build quality and components for a similar 27" Win 8 touch screen PC will be in the $2300 price range. This isn't a phone or a tablet, its a device that I'll be using for productivity - and for that the base model 27" iMac rules at $1800.
Windows 8 is a turd plain and simple until MSFT fixes it with Windows 9.
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...which is the second time I've posted this picture today, in response to the same tired argument.
Most people griping about monkey arms or whatever are only doing so because Steve Jobs said something back in the day, and now they're regurgitating it nonstop in an attempt to look smart.
You know, he was right...when it comes to vertically standing monitors. But for screens you can slide right in front of you and tilt back? There's no reason not to have them touch enabled. They'll be as comfortable to use as an iPad.
What---no more firewire?
That's why Dell's computer has special stand that folds. It does not go completely horizontal but it folds like this:
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That's why Dell's computer has special stand that folds. It does not go completely horizontal but it folds like this:
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No, it's non_american governments that that have a thing for screwing their citizens with purchase tax. I'm not sure what sales tax is in the US, but here in Switzerland it's about 8%. In some EU countries it's anything up to 25%.
Don't get angry with Apple, they don't collect or benefit from the tax. Greece does.
On the other hand, I am a dirt nazi when it comes to my display. I even get a little frustrated with my iPad when it gets too greasy from fingerprints. I think I would have a seizure if my main display was constantly covered in fingerprints. But, time will tell. With the increasing "Back to the Mac" stuff I won't be surprised if Apple includes touch screens at some point.
Purchased 3 fully loaded iMacs. 1 27 for me and 2 21 inchers for my 8 year old twin daughters (they hate sharing).
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...which is the second time I've posted this picture today, in response to the same tired argument.
Most people griping about monkey arms or whatever are only doing so because Steve Jobs said something back in the day, and now they're regurgitating it nonstop in an attempt to look smart.
You know, he was right...when it comes to vertically standing monitors. But for screens you can slide right in front of you and tilt back? There's no reason not to have them touch enabled. They'll be as comfortable to use as an iPad.
It's called VAT. Blame your government.
Apple is now pricing with the VAT and that varies with the country on top of the European Union taxes.
There will be a time and a place. Niche machines with the features you describe have been around for years. However, Microsoft is betting that 2012/2013 is when touchscreen desktops become mainstream. Apple is betting that now is not the time. I tend to agree with Apple as far as desktops are concerned. Most users don't need touchscreen desktops right now, and they don't really add much now.
Notebooks may be a different story. It will be interesting to see how the Surface Pro and other Windows 8 Ultrabooks fare over the next year or so. They could potentially replace 10" tablet devices as the road warrior machine of choice, though I think that the 7-8" tablets such as the iPad mini will exist as a separate device for a lot longer.
If Apple does add touch capabilities to OS X, it will be to the MacBook line first, not the iMac, and likely as a specialty product. That's my prediction.
That's why Dell's computer has special stand that folds. It does not go completely horizontal but it folds like this:
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As a European living in the EU I am intrigued by these "European Union Taxes" of which you speak. Please elaborate.
There is absolutely a reason as I mentioned above. The head-down position is terrible for your neck and back.
Adopt me please?Purchased 3 fully loaded iMacs. 1 27 for me and 2 21 inchers for my 8 year old twin daughters (they hate sharing).
Or this...
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...which is the second time I've posted this picture today, in response to the same tired argument.
Most people griping about monkey arms or whatever are only doing so because Steve Jobs said something back in the day, and now they're regurgitating it nonstop in an attempt to look smart.
You know, he was right...when it comes to vertically standing monitors. But for screens you can slide right in front of you and tilt back? There's no reason not to have them touch enabled. They'll be as comfortable to use as an iPad.
Purchased 3 fully loaded iMacs. 1 27 for me and 2 21 inchers for my 8 year old twin daughters (they hate sharing).
I sorta agree. I don't ever see touch taking off for the desktops in the consumer market....at least not anytime in the immediate future. It'd be a nice thing to have, but it's not exactly necessary for anyone except graphics artists, drafters, ect. ect. Most people would be using a desktop with a touch screen about the same as they would a desktop with a mouse.
For laptops? Hell, why not? Your hands are already within 6 inches of the screen anyway, and we're already gearing OSes up to take advantage of it. The only thing it'll cost is a tiny extra bit of money. No reason not to.
Hmm. $2599 + 19% VAT does not equal $3444.79. There is a difference of some $351, which is usually called the "Apple Tax" in these parts.
As a European living in the EU I am intrigued by these "European Union Taxes" of which you speak. Please elaborate.
No, it's non_american governments that that have a thing for screwing their citizens with purchase tax. I'm not sure what sales tax is in the US, but here in Switzerland it's about 8%. In some EU countries it's anything up to 25%.
Don't get angry with Apple, they don't collect or benefit from the tax. Greece does.
It's called VAT. Blame your government.
It's the taxes by the euro governments. Not Apple's fault.