That's not an computer, that's a Gamestation for the game-addicted computer-addicted with way too much money on one's hands. But hey, if you need to go there, did you know there's software out there that makes THAT MONSTER look cheap? Just take a look at any engineering office: AutoCAD may cost up to euro 4500, depending on the features you need to use.
And hey, CPU's are supposed to double performance every 18 month, right? That makes 7 yerar old hardware about 24 times slower then to-date hardware (do the math: 7 / 1.5 ~= 4.6; 2^4.6 ~= 24). Do we really want software that works on 24 times slower hardware? Or do we want our software to do something with that extra power? CubicDesign wrote: > 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
