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What do you think was MWSF 2003's BIGGEST dissapointment?
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It essentially is an iBook. Apple just decided to market it as a PowerBook I guess because it has a G4 (in which the name 'G4' also has to do with marketing) and DDR memory. Ah well.
The biggest dissappointment for me, as it is at most macworld
expos, is the prices. I am 15, and my parents dont like the idea
of buying a new computer every year, so I have to buy it. I don't
want to get stuck with a computer that will be obsolete soon. I
need to be able to afford the high end, which is usually around
$3,200. That $3,200 needs to be $1,000 cheaper. I had to get
a new computer, and guess what I got? I got a PC. I got a PC
because for $750 I got a 2,400 MHz machine, only a month after
I had spent $650 on a 450 MHz g4. I just couldn't justify
spending $3,000 on a computer that is slower then the one I got
for $700. But if the computer was $2,000 I could be convinced.
As soon as I get a good job, and get a stable life (Im only 15, so
I don't really expect this any time), I will get the best computer
for the cheapest amount of money. Once I become a billionare
( it will happen ), I will get every mac that comes out (and
a couple PCs, which I won't use). But as of now, I will get PCs
because, to me, they are the better deal. Some people may
disagree, but I think I made a good choice by getting that fully
loaded pentium 4 machine. Trust me, it is fast . I know I
would like the (slower) dual 1.25. But I would also like to have
money, and believe me when I say that getting a dual 1.25 would
empty my pocket....... and my penny jar....... and my bank account...
and all the money my parents would ever loan to me...... and any
chance to buy a computer (or anything else) in the next 4 years.
I hope you can understand.. So, my biggest dissapointment
would have to be not seeing any worthy pricedrops.
expos, is the prices. I am 15, and my parents dont like the idea
of buying a new computer every year, so I have to buy it. I don't
want to get stuck with a computer that will be obsolete soon. I
need to be able to afford the high end, which is usually around
$3,200. That $3,200 needs to be $1,000 cheaper. I had to get
a new computer, and guess what I got? I got a PC. I got a PC
because for $750 I got a 2,400 MHz machine, only a month after
I had spent $650 on a 450 MHz g4. I just couldn't justify
spending $3,000 on a computer that is slower then the one I got
for $700. But if the computer was $2,000 I could be convinced
.As soon as I get a good job, and get a stable life (Im only 15, so
I don't really expect this any time), I will get the best computer
for the cheapest amount of money. Once I become a billionare
( it will happen
), I will get every mac that comes out (anda couple PCs, which I won't use). But as of now, I will get PCs
because, to me, they are the better deal. Some people may
disagree, but I think I made a good choice by getting that fully
loaded pentium 4 machine. Trust me, it is fast . I know I
would like the (slower) dual 1.25. But I would also like to have
money, and believe me when I say that getting a dual 1.25 would
empty my pocket....... and my penny jar....... and my bank account...
and all the money my parents would ever loan to me...... and any
chance to buy a computer (or anything else) in the next 4 years.
I hope you can understand.
. So, my biggest dissapointmentwould have to be not seeing any worthy pricedrops.
Originally posted by Shrek
It essentially is an iBook. Apple just decided to market it as a PowerBook I guess because it has a G4 (in which the name 'G4' also has to do with marketing) and DDR memory. Ah well.
Right...and I guess the G4 doesn't support 512K L2 cache like the G3?
No iPod Changes...
The biggest disappointment at MWSF, I thought was that there were no updates or price drops for the iPods. I have been waiting to buy one, but decided to wait until after MacWorld to see if they changed them. But, I still like the iPod, and I will probably buy one soon.
The biggest disappointment at MWSF, I thought was that there were no updates or price drops for the iPods. I have been waiting to buy one, but decided to wait until after MacWorld to see if they changed them. But, I still like the iPod, and I will probably buy one soon.
Originally posted by scem0
Once I become a billionare
( it will happen
May Steve Jobs help you.
I agree. Price is quite a scary factor. I mean, if it's an $800 new PC with all the sh** vs. a $3000 Mac with better material, well, you still get your money's worth. At least you still have A computer.
Originally posted by King Cobra
May Steve Jobs help you.
I agree. Price is quite a scary factor. I mean, if it's an $800 new PC with all the sh** vs. a $3000 Mac with better material, well, you still get your money's worth. At least you still have A computer.
yeah, but in all fairness about price...a high end PC is just as expensive as a Mac....especially true when it comes to portables.
Disappointments?
None.
One thing: I'm using Safari now, and have been using it for hours. As a Beta it's solid. Only one site cused a quit, and that was pcmagazine.com. Try it.
No complaints, as I think this is a winner and will continue to improve... if they keep it SIMPLE and not follow the MS bloatware mantra.
None.
One thing: I'm using Safari now, and have been using it for hours. As a Beta it's solid. Only one site cused a quit, and that was pcmagazine.com. Try it.
No complaints, as I think this is a winner and will continue to improve... if they keep it SIMPLE and not follow the MS bloatware mantra.
i think getting a PC portable is stupid.
They aren't the same price. High end PC desktops compared to
'high end' mac desktops. You can get a 2.8 GHz pentium 4 for
-$2,000 on eBay if you shop it. I could only dream of finding a
sub 2,000 dollar dual 1.25.
Just like you, I wish macs were less expensive......
