>> From: James Fraser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>> 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. > >> Did Apple *really* have to do this? How much money were they actually >> saving by such a move? > > Sometimes in design, what can seem to be trivial will have huge effects > in the end. I don't work at Apple, but I can see how a power supply > redesign eliminating this function can save $15 per Mac and that is BIG > money in the end. > > > Larry >
Speaking as a beige owner I've found that some monitors will turn off when you shut down, some won't. Among the ones that will are my current AppleVision 1710 (probably because it's ADB controlled). The Beiges were introduced shortly after the Return of Steve, but they were mostly designed when the Spindler/Amelio mindset was still in charge. When Jobs omits something, it's usually not a lack, it's a "feature" (e.g. fans). -- 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
