We're considering one of these tiny bastards: http://www.notmike.com/images/new_macmini.jpg
I still haven't figured out if they're real computers or not

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The new 27" iMacs are stunning, but wait until they've sorted their display problems that they're having. I've got a 24" iMac and love it.

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The new 27" iMacs are stunning, but wait until they've sorted their display problems that they're having. I've got a 24" iMac and love it.

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Heh. My business is considering buying one of those tiny Macs for some development work. My boss only recently discovered that he can only develop iPhone apps on Macs. Haven't decided on a model yet, though.

In reply to this comment by dag:
A solid argument, for sure. I went Mac in 2004, have purchased 5 Macs and have yet to have to use their excellent warranty service. But the point still stands. Similar to this one on Mac upgrades:
http://www.dailyhaha.com/_pics/new_mac.jpg

Happy Boxing Day.

>> ^Razor:
>> ^xxovercastxx:
To be fair, this was from the Mac OS 8 days. Things were pretty ugly in Macland back then.

The Apple "Switch" ads this parody were based on came out in 2002. OS X Cheetah and Windows XP were both released in 2001.

Good point. I was basing my statement on the hardware being displayed in the video; the original iMac, in particular. I'm not sure it's safe to assume he's talking about any specific version(s) of Mac OS in light of your observation.

"I remember the first time I sore an apple product because I realized IM ABOUT TO BE RIPPED OFF "

apple keyboards are cold to the touch and uncomfortable to use . the default mouse is frustrating im afrade 4 buttons are better than 1 (harder to learn but faster once mastered). I ohnistly don't think you can produce stuff faster on an apple pc than you can on a custom pc , also the custom pc will afford the user far more comfort and hardware speed for a far cheaper price.

the majority of the time apple design is like what dyson hovers have become its design for design sake all part of there marketing kind of like how many clothing brands operate. granted every now and then they do come up with valid and usfull design that benefits usability and function but then they try to transfer that to other products or aspects of the company it simply dose not apply to.

But most of all I Hate the anal superior attitude that the company enjoys to perpetuate and many of its users seem to enjoy. I don't mind it if a user is enjoying a good product and merly stating the facts for example I pods , imac laptops , can be very good devices for specific types of user but its when people blindly follow the entire company and all of its products. its like console fan boys or people that blindly follow AMD over lintel.

apple often end up making what I would consider to be fundamental product flaws in the pursuit of visual design. As i said the 1 button mouse is just plain stupid , the shiny back on ipods that gets scratched up, the lack of screen protectoin on ipods forcing users to put them in a case if they want the screen to remain visable , the ipod nano easy breakable scree, The lack of connectivity on the laptops. having the pc in the same unit as the screen forces the user to replace both costly devices when one brakes or malfunctions.

I do wish whoever that more companies used brushed aluminium to encase gadgets if apple are good at anything its sturdy laptop cases.

I'm running Windows 7 RTM on my 20" iMac. So there.

>> ^dag:
^Well, I don't have a TV- just my iMac. real estate counts for a bit more when you are on a small screen.
If it's something epic like 2001 I would not stretch it. If it's something like "Semi-Pro", then fill my screen please. Also, the Mac is widescreen already, so it's not much of a stretch.
You guys are like coffee snobs.


A Mac owner complaining about someone being snobbish, hurr...

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^Well, I don't have a TV- just my iMac. real estate counts for a bit more when you are on a small screen.

If it's something epic like 2001 I would not stretch it. If it's something like "Semi-Pro", then fill my screen please. Also, the Mac is widescreen already, so it's not much of a stretch.

You guys are like coffee snobs.

lol!

In reply to this comment by blankfist:
There is a reason no one cared when you got your 100 star.

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Wow, what a poorly-constructed argument. BF, you may have opted out of a few too many essay questions whilst in school. Let me help you out, buddy.

If you make an assertion you should demonstrate it with a preponderance of evidence where possible. You kind of did that with the firmware story (although I'm not sure any rational person would agree that because you had one iPod go wonky on you that Steve Jobs has raped you in the mouth...but whatever). It would have helped this point to have at least one additional story about how an iMac failed you, how your Nano konked out, or how a MacBook Pro had a bunch of dead pixels. You see? Once you establish a pattern of similar experiences, then your claim gains weight.

The customer service complaint wasn't backed up by any story. All you say there is that "as you will notice if you ever buy one of their products, is terrible with not only customer service..." Well, you've got to demonstrate that, m'boy. How is their customer service bad?

A point about structure: your second and third paragraphs basically say the same thing, containing the same points, and one lessens the impact of the other. Each paragraph should argue a single, unique element of the argument. Well-constructed arguments are very economical with their word usage and they rarely repeat themselves other than to sum up.

To sum up: have bucketloads of evidence, back up each assertion presented, and be sure each element of your argument gets its own paragraph.

Here endeth the lesson.

There is a reason no one cared when you got your 100 star.

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Wow, what a poorly-constructed argument. BF, you may have opted out of a few too many essay questions whilst in school. Let me help you out, buddy.

If you make an assertion you should demonstrate it with a preponderance of evidence where possible. You kind of did that with the firmware story (although I'm not sure any rational person would agree that because you had one iPod go wonky on you that Steve Jobs has raped you in the mouth...but whatever). It would have helped this point to have at least one additional story about how an iMac failed you, how your Nano konked out, or how a MacBook Pro had a bunch of dead pixels. You see? Once you establish a pattern of similar experiences, then your claim gains weight.

The customer service complaint wasn't backed up by any story. All you say there is that "as you will notice if you ever buy one of their products, is terrible with not only customer service..." Well, you've got to demonstrate that, m'boy. How is their customer service bad?

A point about structure: your second and third paragraphs basically say the same thing, containing the same points, and one lessens the impact of the other. Each paragraph should argue a single, unique element of the argument. Well-constructed arguments are very economical with their word usage and they rarely repeat themselves other than to sum up.

To sum up: have bucketloads of evidence, back up each assertion presented, and be sure each element of your argument gets its own paragraph.

Here endeth the lesson.

Wow, what a poorly-constructed argument. BF, you may have opted out of a few too many essay questions whilst in school. Let me help you out, buddy.

If you make an assertion you should demonstrate it with a preponderance of evidence where possible. You kind of did that with the firmware story (although I'm not sure any rational person would agree that because you had one iPod go wonky on you that Steve Jobs has raped you in the mouth...but whatever). It would have helped this point to have at least one additional story about how an iMac failed you, how your Nano konked out, or how a MacBook Pro had a bunch of dead pixels. You see? Once you establish a pattern of similar experiences, then your claim gains weight.

The customer service complaint wasn't backed up by any story. All you say there is that "as you will notice if you ever buy one of their products, is terrible with not only customer service..." Well, you've got to demonstrate that, m'boy. How is their customer service bad?

A point about structure: your second and third paragraphs basically say the same thing, containing the same points, and one lessens the impact of the other. Each paragraph should argue a single, unique element of the argument. Well-constructed arguments are very economical with their word usage and they rarely repeat themselves other than to sum up.

To sum up: have bucketloads of evidence, back up each assertion presented, and be sure each element of your argument gets its own paragraph.

Here endeth the lesson.

Hahaha, proof that Gizmodo is full of tech-bigots.

... or not? http://gizmodo.com/5065133/the-truth-about-the-apple-tax Interesting.

Seriously, I learned to compute on C64s, GUIs on a B&W Mac, trackballs on an ICON, how to suffer in DOS4.2, how to overcome suffering in DOS6.0, how to be tempted with throwing things out of windows with a defective 1st gen blueberry iMac, the glories of Linux with our webserver, the agony of said webserver being wiped out without a backup because my techie didn't have one for some reason, and the happiness of an employee-generated copy of Vista.

I've experienced the glory joy and pain of many different forms of tech. Bring it on moreso.

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You guys are probably right. I just can't see the truth because of the dazzling hue coming off my 24" iMac. ))kiss((

Dag once told me that he would love to have an idock to copulate with his imac.

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Yeah the iMac is so lovely - the screen is fantastic. The only thing missing is a Blu-Ray, but it does shine on the HD content from Youtube and Vimeo.

Unrelated to VPN but related to your new iMac purchase, Apple's screens are looker better and better every new release. That picture with your dirty, hairy ankles in it doesn't do that monitor justice. Those are a thing of beauty. Not your ankles, but the large iMac screens.

Related to the VPN, great article. If I had a power point, I'd probably quality this or something. But, since I do not, I will continue to be lame.