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Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - rgG - 06-25-2008
Do I have to give back my Apple decals and secret decoder ring? This is my first personal computer purchase that hasn't been a Mac, starting with a Performa 5200 CD.
I finally broke down and ordered an Eee PC. I have wanted a small web-surfing, email checking machine and Apple doesn't have something comparable. I waited and waited and I just didn't see it coming anytime soon. Of course, now that I have bought something else, it will be announced next Tuesday. The touch is too small and the MacBook Air is too large and way too expensive and I don't need an iPhone. I have a MacBook, but it is too large to carry around all the time.
I had a $50 credit from Amazon, thanks to purchasing the Toshiba HD DVD player, so the shipped price was only $249.99. I think even if Apple made something similar, it would not be anywhere near that price point.
I bought the cheapest 2GB Surf model and plan to only run Linux on it. If I need extra storage, I can add a cheap SDHC card. Dell is supposedly coming out with a Linux machine in August that will be similar, maybe better, but I was tired of waiting and the Dell would have been about $75 more with tax and not being able to use my Amazon credit.
My tiny little PC should be here in a week or so, you never know with free Super Saver shipping, and then I will see if this was a good purchase or not. I'm sorry Steve, but it is only a tiny indiscretion.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - lafinfil - 06-25-2008
Buying PC's make Baby Steve cry ....
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - rgG - 06-25-2008
[quote lafinfil]Buying PC's make Baby Steve cry ....
I gave Steve plenty of time, but nooooo, it's all iPhone all the time.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - blooz - 06-25-2008
Say WHAT!!!
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - karsen - 06-25-2008
If you buy a Mac you get a Leader!
If you buy a PC you get a Loser!
Loser!
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - kap - 06-25-2008
Traitor!
Oh, wait ... we have a PEECEE desktop running non Mac OS ... Windows XP! Sorry 'bout that
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - rgG - 06-25-2008
Hey, I'm not running any version of Windows, so I think I should be upgraded from loser to something a little better.
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - JoeH - 06-25-2008
Looney?
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - kap - 06-25-2008
Your choice: a half Leader or a half Loser, rgG
Re: Just ordered my first computer that doesn't have an Apple logo on it. - dmann - 06-25-2008
Your MRF membership dues just doubled!
DM