>> Apple is >> offering them to the education market only though, which I think is >> absolutely stupid.
>I agree...that is a stupid move. Why narrow your customer base when you >are going so strong in so many areas ? I am sure these eMacs would be >snapped up by many professionals in various fields, in addition to just >the average consumer who wants a larger screen and all-in-one type of >computer with all these features. Unless of course this is a deliberate >marketing strategy on Apple's behalf - to whet the appetites of those >for whom this computer is not available (non-education types) and then >make it available a few months down the road and cause a buying frenzy >because the buyers think the supply will diminish rapidly. Look at the >waiting lists for the new flat panel imacs ! Many people were paying in >advance for something they wouldn't be able to get for 2-3 months. > >Amber In the past Apple would offer LC series computers (such as the LC 475) for the education market. Apple would then introduce the same computers to the general public under the Performa label. So an LC 475 for schools was re-offered as a Performa 475 to the general public. I wonder how they'll rename the eMac? munker -- The iMac List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | - Epson Stylus Color 580 Printers - new at $69 | & CDRWs on Sale! | SPECIAL LIST PRICES - Apple iMac CDROMs from $79.99, iMac DVD CDROMs from $99.99 3 port USB Hub $14.99, 40GB Hard Drive Upgrades $119 <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/list.shtml> 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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
