Re: First Impressions of "iMAC"

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In article <35ddbd67.85488445@news1.newscene.com>, Dan@home.com (Dan) wrote:

> >                            FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF "iMAC"
> >                            ===========================
> 
> It looks like a toy to me.

I remember hearing this one in 1984.

 
> Just what Apple needs to broaden it's market:  another underpowered,
> overpriced, un-expandable, closed, proprietary box.

Overpriced, un-expandable, closed, proprietary box...I generally agree. 

Underpowered?  Specs say otherwise, and after playing with one, I'd say
this is one area where it isn't lacking.

 
> It positively reeks of Steve Jobs.  Prediction:  Apple will get a
> couple of good quarters out of it, as the Mac faithful (and no one
> else) buys them.  Once the (tiny) market is saturated, Apple tanks
> again.  About a year from now, watch for the iMac 2 (or iMac+).
> 
> Dan

C'mon, now. No computer can stay on the market for a year without becoming
woefully obsolete. You bet Apple (and every other computer manufacturer)
is gonna follow up its own products with faster, fancier products.