on 10-13-04 7:09 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The new iMac G5... I love the overall design but I'm disappointed in > the placement of the CD drive and the power button. Makes it a > difficult sell to handicapped persons.
This prompts me to ask about something I've always meant to ask about: >From the Beige G3 writeup on the LEM site: > The beige G3 was the first Mac to power up from the keyboard where turning off > the computer doesn't turn off power to a monitor or other device connected to > the power out plug on the back. Apple reported this as a cost saving measure. http://lowendmac.com/ppc/g3.shtml Did Apple *really* have to do this? How much money were they actually saving by such a move? I'm having a hard time dealing with the fact that Apple is apparently still thinking in terms of "cost saving measures" with their (hugely expensive) G5 boxes. For the price they're asking, just _put the power button on the bloody keyboard_ and have it control all other devices for ease-of-use. My experience with people buying new Macs (admittedly, in Silicon Valley) is that money is less of a concern than their getting exactly what they want. $100 one way or the other doesn't seem to change a Mac buyer's mind. Apple has 2% of the world computer market and, knowing this, people expect to pay a premium price for Macs. However, there are many things is this world I don't understand, so I would appreciate any "education" the list could provide. [gives "thumbs up" sign] Best, James Fraser -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
