I keep my tower (9600) under my desk and there is even more space than if I
had a cube up there.
Tom
> From: "Geiger, Douglas K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2000 08:56:13 -0700
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> Subject: [Duo2400] Re: Apple direction
>
> 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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