Jimmy Flores wrote:
>
> 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?
Very well put and I agree wholeheartedly.
-Laurent.
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