Does Apple need to have "G5 inside" logo?

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in General Discussion edited January 2014
We've all seen those PC commercials that all end with an "Intel Inside" logo and jingle.

Does Apple need to do something similar to this? Not for the same reason that other PC companies use the Intel logo (which I suspect is to show that they are using the industry leader chip).



But more for educationing potential switchers. When people consider buying a Mac or any computer, they invariably ask about speed and megahertz. When they compare a 1.8 ghz G5, to a 3.2 ghZ Pentium, it doesn't look on paper.



Apple needs to elevate the status of the G5 as a higher performance chip. It has done so albeit in a different way, with it's "kid blown out of the house" commercial. By having a G5 logo/brand, it would bring some added notoriety and interest. People may start to inquire about the chip and learn that speed has more to do than just megahertz.

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  • Reply 1 of 20
    defiantdefiant Posts: 4,876member




    Been there, done that.



    I don't think it's necessary. Apple didn't have the PowerPC logo on any computer for years now. I think they stopped with the B&W PowerMac.
  • Reply 2 of 20
    powerdocpowerdoc Posts: 8,123member
    It's unnecessary. Intel did this to try to prevent people from buying an AMD based computer. The message was : quality = Intel.



    No such a competition occured since the birth of the AIM alliance.
  • Reply 3 of 20
    amorphamorph Posts: 7,112member
    "Intel Inside" was Intel's initiative. If there's a "G5 inside" I assume it would come from IBM. AIM is dead, and the old "PowerPC" branding initiative died with it.
  • Reply 4 of 20
    I borrowed someone image from Spymac.com







    Way too many stickers or labels.. I don't like it.



    Not to mention.. those Certificate of Authenticity label from Microsoft.
  • Reply 5 of 20
    amorphamorph Posts: 7,112member
    Not to mention the entire freaking laptop.



    Gah.



    At least the desktop image is nice.
  • Reply 6 of 20
    defiantdefiant Posts: 4,876member
    it's the iTunes visualizer... didn't you see?
  • Reply 7 of 20
    stoostoo Posts: 1,490member
    Not too long ago, the iTunes visualiser appearing on a PC laptop would have been branded a Photoshop or a crazy case mod.



    That laptop could do with having fewer case colours.
  • Reply 8 of 20
    lainlain Posts: 140member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by satchmo

    But more for educationing potential switchers. When people consider buying a Mac or any computer, they invariably ask about speed and megahertz. When they compare a 1.8 ghz G5, to a 3.2 ghZ Pentium, it doesn't look on paper.



    Apple needs to elevate the status of the G5 as a higher performance chip. It has done so albeit in a different way, with it's "kid blown out of the house" commercial. By having a G5 logo/brand, it would bring some added notoriety and interest. People may start to inquire about the chip and learn that speed has more to do than just megahertz.




    Only way for me to be convinced of anything I am about to drop a few Gs for is to try myself, and certainly no sales man or sticker will convince me that 1ghz here is same as 2ghz there. U want switchers you gotta get them to try the Mac - sort of a blind taste test. The hardest hurdle I think is the GUI difference. Most mass market consumers can barely install software, but what happened here where are the window icons? oh too hard...



    I have been using a G5 for two weeks, it took me a week to get adjusted to how the windows work and I am still not 100% confident and I have been using computers since the C64 came out. So far the most impressive and usefull thing about the G5 to a WinXP user like me is Expose, followed by the Dock.
  • Reply 9 of 20
    Hi Lain. I "saw" you at another thread regarding Apple and their evil ways with resellers. Curious--what made you switch to a Mac and what is the most difficult adjustment you've had to make so far?
  • Reply 10 of 20
    eugeneeugene Posts: 8,254member
    "G5 Inside" would be like a diss to all the other Mac products that DON'T have G5s inside...
  • Reply 11 of 20
    aquaticaquatic Posts: 5,602member
    Yeah those stickers on PCs make them look like toys. Besides real men put stickers on themselves. That's why Apple includes stickers in the box!
  • Reply 12 of 20
    I think apple should have a lasered on, G5 inside on the PowerMac's. LIke on top of the front handle (centered of course).
  • Reply 13 of 20
    lainlain Posts: 140member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by meilleure ami

    Hi Lain. I "saw" you at another thread regarding Apple and their evil ways with resellers. Curious--what made you switch to a Mac and what is the most difficult adjustment you've had to make so far?



    Hi,



    I brought the Mac out of a need, rather than a want. That is not to say that I was not excitied about it, I was, untill I got caught pants down with the new price decrease.



    I am an aspiring Graphic Designer and am having extreme difficulties find work. I think my lack of Mac knowledge is a contributing factor. If it was not for this fact I would have rather upgraded my PC, and after using the Mac for 2 weeks that feeling still remains, namely bcos of the amount of applications/games available on a PC and the lower price of the PC.



    Besides having to skip a few meals to afford the Mac my biggest adjustment would be the lack of uninstallation icons for most programs. I feel very uneasy just deleting an application folder. Other things of mention is that when you click the Red "X" it does not really close the application and we (wife and I) had a lot of trouble at first finding where some of our open windows have gone to? Turns out some where on the screen, while others were minimised in the Dock. I am still adjusting to the copy & paste shortcuts. Also some web-pages do not work 100%. Clicking on the Safari Icon will not open a new window.



    With regards to the hardware, I like the ability of upgrading the parts as need be. With the Mac I will probably have to sell it and use the money to buy something more powerfull. But I am not big on selling things.



    I dont know if these are problems or just old PC habbits.



    So I guess you could say that I am a somewhat of a reluctant switcher... but who knows maybee over time I will get used to the Mac way.
  • Reply 14 of 20
    Your complaint is "It's not Windows." Unfortunately, every feature in Windows wasn't copied verbatim from the original Mac OS and some have since changed, so the operating systems aren't identical.



    Your uninstall issue is not a complaint, it's a feeling. Apple-Q quits programs. Copy and paste are virtually the same, moved over two modifier keys. Apple-N opens a new safari window (more usefully, apple-T opens a new tab). Parts in the G5 (except the G5 itself) can be replaced with standard PC parts, if you buy the right ones.



    Edit: Saying "Stop whining." was too harsh. I just hear this stuff a lot. Hope you get used to your new OS.
  • Reply 15 of 20
    Lain, have you thought of taking a course in the OSX system? The uninstallation icons, for example, do not exist because all you have to do to quit an installation is press the open Apple icon and the letter Q at the same time when the installation is highlighted or on the desk top. The elegance with which the OSX works--its simplicity--bogles the minds of folks used to jumping through hoops. Remember, the Mac was made for non-computer people and operates more like WE do than computers do. You have to go through an unlearning process because Macs operate on a much more intuitive level.



    As to graphic design work, there are always workshops being offered at either Apple stores or, if they are not near you, Apple specialists--those resellers that are currently being challenged by Apple for their business. You can get assistance as to how the newest programs operate on your G5 and get your career off and running!



    And don't feel stupid or anything with the simplest of questions. Mentioning that you are switcher will garner you respect and tremendous support. That's how us Apple folk are. There are also Internet Only Mac User Groups--IOMUG. These are groups of users that provide tech support, answer questions, whatever. Find the one appropriate for you on Yahoo Groups.
  • Reply 16 of 20
    If you want to look for a real Apple User Group near you go to www.apple.com/usergroups
  • Reply 17 of 20
    aquaticaquatic Posts: 5,602member
    Lain if you're serious, then give it time. You will definitely like the MacOS more then Windows after a while.
  • Reply 18 of 20
    lainlain Posts: 140member
    Hi all,



    I appreciate your replies.



    It will definately take me a while to get used to the new OS, especially all the features that are not apparent at first use, I am also looking forward to using my Mac, so far besides browsing the web I have not really put it to "work", I need more RAM.



    With regards to the upgrades, as mentioned, you can upgrade a lot of things on the Mac, all except the heart but on the PC you can. Granted after 3 years you will have to change pretty much everything inside the PC anyway. I guess the hardest thing about buying a Mac is the price. But I am getting an impression that the Macs last longer than PCs and even when they are almost dead they still fetch a good price...



    Perhaps PCs are more disposable, thats why they are cheaper.
  • Reply 19 of 20
    progmacprogmac Posts: 1,850member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Lain

    Hi all,



    I appreciate your replies.



    It will definately take me a while to get used to the new OS, especially all the features that are not apparent at first use, I am also looking forward to using my Mac, so far besides browsing the web I have not really put it to "work", I need more RAM.



    With regards to the upgrades, as mentioned, you can upgrade a lot of things on the Mac, all except the heart but on the PC you can. Granted after 3 years you will have to change pretty much everything inside the PC anyway. I guess the hardest thing about buying a Mac is the price. But I am getting an impression that the Macs last longer than PCs and even when they are almost dead they still fetch a good price...



    Perhaps PCs are more disposable, thats why they are cheaper.




    yeah, i just sold a 400mhz mac from 1998 for $350. Not bad.



    I'm hardly able to get that for the athlond 2600+ XP system i'm trying to sell.
  • Reply 20 of 20
    lainlain Posts: 140member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by progmac

    yeah, i just sold a 400mhz mac from 1998 for $350. Not bad.



    Just out of curiosity, how much did u pay for that system back in 1998?
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