Re: What misconceptions? in http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r19926559 en Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:16:36 EDT Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:16:36 EDT Re: What misconceptions? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19926559 Combat Chuck :
said by clickie See Profile :

Yeah, it's an ultra-light ultra-portable computer that is the first to address what I've been pissing and moaning about when it comes to portables -- they're getting heavier and the battery life sucks.
But the problem is it's being marketed on it's looks and not for what it is, a niche system. It would be like putting Soekris hardware in an Alienware case and advertising it like it's a gaming machine. I don't think that's necessarily bad as long as they're forthcoming with the specs, but it could backfire on them as some of the annoyances could turn off a good number of people that purchase them out of ignorance.
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Mooooooo!!!]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19926559 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:02:38 EDT Re: What misconceptions? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19926301 Titus Pullo :
said by clickie See Profile :

Relax people, it's just a freakin' computer. And if Apple users get under your skin, you need to work on your self-esteem issues.
Believe me, I know it's just "a freakin' computer." It isn't Apple users that get under my skin, it's elitism conflated with idiocy. Neither of which have anything to do with self esteem if one finds either objectionable. The strawmen just keep coming . . .
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Yeah, it's an ultra-light ultra-portable computer that is the first to address what I've been pissing and moaning about when it comes to portables -- they're getting heavier and the battery life sucks.

Am I going to buy one? Hell no. But I might buy a follow-up from a competitor (or even Apple) if it meets my price point and suits my needs. This pushes those who are already in this market a little harder.

Relax people, it's just a freakin' computer. And if Apple users get under your skin, you need to work on your self-esteem issues.]]> http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19926164 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:38:59 EDT What misconceptions? http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,19926067 Titus Pullo : I hear this as an argument and roll my eyes. Unless someone buys this sight unseen, what is so confusing about the product? The link to the forum topic that discusses this is as ridiculous a strawman as I've read in sometime. The basis for teh thesis is that anyone who voices an opinion contrary to sucking on the damn thing is too damn stupid to understand its intended market.

MBAs for MBAs. Fools and their money. Yada, yada, yada.

Nothing new to see here: move along
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