Apple Introduces $499 Mac, $99 iPod

[NirvanaMan]

Originally Posted by mamabot

My statement about Jobs being a genius was an all around statement. He has a unique vision that is fun to watch to see what more he can come up with.

Oh ok then...carry on. I just would not consider these products unique except for the fact that the little computer is cute and small. Like a puppy. I like puppies..mostly the soft kind. Then they grow up..and become dogs...and that's nice too, but they are most fun when they are puppies and chasing around a towel in your back yard and they are so small that they can fit in your hand...

[BarTopDancer]

My point is if they are trying to attact a new segment for their market by offering a comptuer for $499 the segment (most likely PC users) will have to lay out the additional money for a moniter and keyboard which will increase the cost of the bare bones system.

As for mice and keyboards filling up landfills? Well I don't know about the rest of the computer using population but my mice and keyboards eventualy stop working. Until they do I don't see a need to buy a new one. And when I get a new system that comes with mouse and keyboard I will store them for when my old ones break (unless they are ikky).

Yes, they are trying to attract flash users with the flash drive iPod. However the flash drive users [that I know] have zero desire to have an iPod, and there are quite a few flash drive systems on the market for half the cost and a larger hard drive.

[mamabot]

This is really an age old debate. We are not the first to discuss the issue of Mac vs. PC. If you would like to join the existing debate regarding PC vs. Mac, clique here.

Their marketing people know who their target audience is. Just because you buy a whole system at once does not meant that there are other people out there who do not need to replace only certain components of their computers.

My mom is a perfect example of Apple's target audience. She has a fairly decent Mac setup, but her Cube (hard drive) is a bit outdated. Every other part of her system is in fine working condition. Since she works for a state agency, they tend to attempt to save money where they can. This new hard drive only option is perfect for someone in her position.

Everyone's situation is unique. Don't assume that since you have your own experience that your neighbor will ahve the same experience.

[NirvanaMan]

Originally Posted by mamabot

This new hard drive only option is perfect for someone in her position.

For $500 I hope it comes with the whole computer...not just the hard drive!

[mamabot]

Originally Posted by NirvanaMan

For $500 I hope it comes with the whole computer...not just the hard drive!

Maybe this will answer your question a bit.

Originally Posted by Mac Mini Specs from the Apple website

Introducing the Mac mini. Everything you need — and not an ounce more — to enjoy digital photos, music and movies. Get a fast G4 processor, slot-loading CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive and a reliable operating system in a body just 6.5-inches square and 2-inches tall. Simply add monitor, keyboard and mouse. You’ll be organizing music and photos, composing tunes and editing movies with iLife ’05 in no time. Surf the Internet with the peace of mind of the secure and stable UNIX-based Mac OS X operating system. And since Mac mini can do wireless, you don’t even have to put it near a phone jack. Configure your Mac mini with an AirPort Extreme Card, hook up an AirPort Express to your DSL connection or cable modem, and start surfing and printing wirelessly. Using AirPort Express and AirTunes, you can even listen to tunes from your Mac mini on speakers in a different room. Starting at just $499.

The combo drive is a great thing. I purchased an external floppy drive with my iMac, which I haven't touched in a year. Between email and CDs, I have no use for a floppy drive. Simplicity is a good thing.

[BarTopDancer]

I have no desire to join an existing Mac vs. PC debate. I am stating that I think these 2 new products aren't good ideas and I don't think they will do well if they do intend to target new users (which is the impression I got from the article). What ever happened to saving all the plastic involved in making this hard drive only option and just upgrading your hard drive? Or using an external hard drive (which is basically this.)

Don't assume that I know nothing about Apples target market. You have no idea what I know or don't know. TYVM.

Man, I can't believe how worked up Mac users get when being challenged by a PC user. Chill dudette.

Peace Out.

[mamabot]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Man, I can't believe how worked up Mac users get when being challenged by a PC user. Chill dudette.

Peace Out.

Not getting worked up, just presenting my side of the case. All I wanted to do was present an article about something I found to be cool with my friends. You can see it however you want to.

I did not say anything about you not knowing anything about Apples. All I was saying was that people should tolerate that other people do things differently. The same is true for an infinite number of topics available for us all to discuss and ponder.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I am stating that I think these 2 new products aren't good ideas and I don't think they will do well if they do intend to target new users (which is the impression I got from the article).

The same thing was pretty much said about:

• The iMac
• The iTunes Store
• The iPod

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Man, I can't believe how worked up Mac users get when being challenged by a PC user. Chill dudette.

Probably because it happens far too frequently.

[BarTopDancer]

You said that I ooo look! SHINEY!

[Monorail Man]

$500? I may buy one now.