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  • Quote: Originally Posted by winstein2010 HP is giving away computers so it can get its profit from selling services, accessories, software, and inks and toners. Apple get high margin from hardware but gives out free software and services lik…
  • i think everyone can/has adequately comment on how the comparison charts are inaccurate and blatantly skewed, but the first thing I noticed was that the charts are quite ugly. the text is not sharp and it's hard to read. at first I thought it was …
  • is it just me or does the new black macbook kind of look like a pc in the first picture? the keys kind of make the black model look like a toy computer. i'll have to go look in person - the pictures might not do it justice (though they are nice …
  • Quote: Originally posted by netbanshee Since they did do the bump fairly recently, I doubt you'll see the 30in getting another update soon. I would suspect that the next good release window for Apple will be around WWDC when they look to be bring…
  • does anyone think they'll refresh their display line at NAB next week? seems like an appropriate play to do so. of course it would also make sense for them to do so when they release the powermac successors so they match, but the current display a…
  • I wanted to upgrade my quicksilver 867 this summer, but I realized that I'm not in a terrible hurry. Of course I'd like a new 2.3ghz G5 (hey, doesn't everyone like to get new toys?), but I think I'm going to wait until apple price cuts their curren…
  • Quote: Originally posted by BRussell I'm not sure why you folks are waiting for "price drops." I don't see any reason why they won't just continue to set their prices and upgrades the way they always have. I can't speak for everyone who is wa…
  • I'm ready to spring for a dual g5 - I've gotten over my apprehension of getting "yesterday's computer" because I wouldn't want version1 mactel and I will get good use out of a new g5 now. I'm still waiting though - an extra couple hundred bucks pri…
  • Quote: Originally posted by Argelius Excellent. Thanks for your thoughts. Anyone have a recommended place to go online for Memory? I order mine from datamem.com, prices are very competitive and quality is very good.
  • Quote: Originally posted by wally007 Thanks , but those are Microsoft boards , so they won't have apple specific keys (dont know how many there are) I was looking for Mac specific ergo keyboard. I already own one you described , it's been my …
  • The things I'd recommend getting (in no particular order) are: 1. A good case for carrying around your powerbook. I have a timbuk2 commuter, but there a number of manufacturers that make very nice cases (waterford, shaun jackson are the ones tha…
  • in terms of a good ergo keyboard, I'm using a microsoft ergo keyboard at home that I got a while back. It's got a dual connector (usb/ps2) so it works fine with my quicksilver. I like it cause it ergo, has a usb connect and has 2 usb ports on the …