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clickie

join:2005-05-22
Monroe, MI

reply to Titus Pullo
Re: What misconceptions?

People are foaming to see Apple fall on its face. People who have never used their computers, people who for some reason loathe the iPod, people who hate the concept of the iPhone. Some people far too concerned about what other people do with their money.

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.


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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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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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