Good points Jimmy. I did hear at our local dBug organizations presentation
by Apple last month that the Cube IS filling a need: that of the small
office where desk top space is a premium. Examples were small architect and
engineering firms where large drawings and stack are routinely placed on
tabletops and the 4-5 people are crowded into a small office space. Going
are the days that the office computer needs a 'special' desk and support
equipment - Apple seems to be trying to lead that trend. Back in the days
when it was "impressive" to show off your large computer power (penis envy?)
large size was acceptable. Now I just want a unit that I can fit in my roll
top desk so I can hide my clutter. The cube looks like it could do that.
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> Just a quick rant while I wait for another pot of coffee to brew. It seems
> a
> lot of people are talking about "form vs. function" and how it relates to
> apple products, (in particular, the g4 cube) When I first saw the cube I
> thought it was a wonder piece of engineering and industrial design. My
> problem with it is, WHY?
>
> Why make another novelty computer when you've shot yourself in the foot to
>
> adhere to a "matrix" of consumer & professional products. Apple is
> ignoring
> general market demand here to make something pretty.
>
> I'm probably not alone in saying I'd much rather seem them develop
> products
> in two key areas. A subnotebook computer & a handheld device.
>
> Gee Steve, how does it feel to have your predecessor plant the seeds in
> the
> handheld market with the Newton only for you to burn down the barn. I'm
> sure
> you're still getting thank you letters from Palm. This market isn't going
> away anytime soon.
>
> And how about the Duo/2400 line. Let's take a break from the 7 pound
> "luggables" and consider something smaller. Sony's VAIO line is an
> outstanding example.
>
> Not not staying Apple should stop what they're doing or that the ibook,
> powerbook or cube are bad products. I just think some real development has
>
> to be done in these two areas to keep apple on the front line of computing
>
> trends instead of playing catch up all the time. Of course, that's just my
>
> $2.00 worth. Oops, coffee's ready. Hey, what do you guys think?
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