I have checked this 'sample' configuration - using this computer for developing software in delphi is like delivering a case of beer with a truck. Borland/CoderGear software does not require two 1GB graphic cards with advanced sound card for comfortable use. This is for Autodesk products or something similar.
I can say that we can drop this price at least twice or even triple for good developing machine. Marcin ----- Original Message ----- From: "CubicDesign" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Borland's Delphi Discussion List" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 10:59 PM Subject: Re: Delphi 2005... Delphi 2007 > > > Cosmin Prund wrote: >> About the new computer: I don't know about you, but on my side, software >> is sooo expensive it makes hardware look cheap. > I don't know how it looks to you but for me more than 300EU for a decent > (not latest technology) video card it pretty much. And this is only one > example. > This is because I can use GREAT software for free, (like IrfanView and > 100 other great free programs), but you will never find a computer for > free. > If you compare the prices of the *latest *software (Delphi 2006, Vista, > etc) with the prices of the *latest *hardware, you will see that without > a minimum 2500 EURO you can't buy a computer: > http://www.kmelektronik.de/main_site/main.php?action=pcs&ID=53&MID=3&nex=config > > > Plus you can still use a 7 year old software like Delphi 7 (some of us > are still using Delphi 3 and Delphi 5 which is MORE than 9 years old), > but you can't use a 7 (or 9) years old hardware. Right? > > > I really think that Delphi is not so expensive and (when you find a good > version) it deserve the money. > > > >> but I'd personally rather have an better D2007 shipping in 2008. >> > Good point !! > Let's hope for as many updates as possible. > > I don't want to criticize again Borland (wink! wink! CodeGear) for its > update policy, but I really don't understand why they never EVER made an > update for a Delphi version where to fix ALL bugs. > There could be only one reason: if a version will be so damn good, then > nobody will upgrade to the next! > I am right? > > > >> CubicDesign wrote: >> >>> David J Taylor wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> What I am confused about is what the upgrade policies are: >>>> >>>> >>> I think until 2008 there is A LOT of time. We will have time to test it >>> and check the prices. >>> Anyway no matter how it will cost I think that we must to buy it because >>> Delphi 7 is a little bit behind. >>> The only unknown variable is 'it will work' or it will repeat the story >>> of Delphi 2005? >>> We will need a new computer also? >>> >>> As I said earlier I bought not only the license for Delphi 2005 but I >>> was force to also buy a new computer. Now I am using my old Delphi 7 on >>> my old Athlon 1800+ computer. :-( >>> >>> --- >>> I really hoped that Delphi 2007 will be ready this year. I will make my >>> move when it will be available for trial. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> David J Taylor wrote: >>> >>> >>>> CubicDesign wrote: >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> I already have seen the pre-order link but I am curious about the >>>>> date. They said nothing about the date when it will be released. >>>>> Anyway this time I want to try it before buy it. I don't want to >>>>> repeat Delphi 2005 experience. >>>>> >>>>> (Sorry about the 'confuzion' I made: CodeGear, Inprise... is all >>>>> Borland :-) ) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> Agreed on both points - try before you buy, and the name. It's Borland >>>> to >>>> me as well! >>>> >>>> What I am confused about is what the upgrade policies are: >>>> >>>> - from an existing Delphi product (e.g. Delphi 5 Professional) >>>> >>>> - to the next multi-language product (e.g. BDS 2007 or whatever it's >>>> called) >>>> >>>> I'm willing to pay something for the upgrade, of course, say GBP 200 or >>>> US >>>> $400, but I don't want to buy myself into a situation where I can't >>>> easily >>>> upgrade further without laying out more wads of cash! >>>> >>>> Cheers, >>>> David >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Delphi mailing list -> [email protected] >>>> http://www.elists.org/mailman/listinfo/delphi >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Delphi mailing list -> [email protected] >>> http://www.elists.org/mailman/listinfo/delphi >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Delphi mailing list -> [email protected] >> http://www.elists.org/mailman/listinfo/delphi >> >> > _______________________________________________ > Delphi mailing list -> [email protected] > http://www.elists.org/mailman/listinfo/delphi _______________________________________________ Delphi mailing list -> [email protected] http://www.elists.org/mailman/listinfo/delphi
