On 10/9/02 3:03 PM, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Broadcast into the ether: > As for the weight and space between the two machines in question, that > was a big factor in our case. While desktop machines don't normally have > to be moved, when they are moved, the weight is a factor. As an aside, we also >live in earthquake country and bulky, glass- containing appliances give me >pause since the Northridge earthquake of '94 caused one of my 17" monitors to >shake off of its base and crash to the floor.
I said nothing about footprint. The original comment was about weight alone. I agree with you on footprint, but that is not what was being discussed. I also live in Earthquake country (Just outside of San Francisco) and pay close attention to where my machines are situated. As for the "Superdrive" issue I thought that the $1499 model eMac *had* the Superdrive????? No? >The eMac was primarily designed to withstand classroom abuse, and it shows. For > people such as me, the "Feng Shui" of everything that I must live with > is extremely important. I don't give a "feng" about my "shui." I played all that eastern hippy stuff for years, and I am now "over" it. Not that I don't respect someone else's choice to practice it. I just don�t truly understand why someone would take the time to rearrange their worldly items in a manner that makes them believe some 1000 year old ideal that since the wind chimes are near the mirror near the door it will redirect my Chi to flow into my fortune corner and I will live prosperously...and maybe win the lottery. I could not let something like that influence my computer purchasing decisions, or my lifestyle. "Economy and function" far outweigh "fashion and fad" in my world. Yes, I have a trash can near the door. No I don't care. That is exactly why I think the eMac is a good choice. It's bulletproof. So it's a bit heavy? Big deal (to me and probably most people). To each our own. I just don't think it should be written off as an option so easily. > Lastly, albeit a minor consideration, the LCDs avoid the environmental > impact of the CRTs. I highly disagree with this statement. Yes CRT's contain Chemicals and Mercury and yada yada yada. Yes, if they are not disposed of properly they can damage the environment. But have you stopped for a second to research what goes into the manufacturing process of a LCD??? It is unbelievable, and extremely polluting. The end product may be more eco-friendly, but the process is a whole different story. ***the previous statements are meant in a friendly way and a conversational tone. The sender of this e-mail can not be held responsible for your interpretation of intended inflection. -- ============================================================== Kyle H. Hansen Apple Certified Technician Apple Solution Expert Macintosh Server Administrator [EMAIL PROTECTED] ============================================================== -- 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! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> iMac List info: <http://lowendmac.com/imac/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/imac-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
