I think $10 should be the most that is charged to make up the difference between Mac & PC on this video card.
Basically, if they hadn't screwed up the Radeon 7000 Mac driver about a year ago, then reflashing the PC version of this card wouldn't be this easy (it would most likely involve removing the flash chip). Since they charge such an incredible premium for the Mac version, there was a bit of an backlash amoungst those who used this loophole. If the price difference was more reasonable, then I'm sure most people wouldn't bother and would support ATI's Mac R&D. Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brian Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "G-List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2003 1:21 PM Subject: Re: Flashing a Radeon 7000 PCI > One interesting note about "hacking" pc parts to work on a MAC is; > > If we take advantage of these companies they will discontinue > manufacturing macintosh parts. I think it is BULL that they charge 2x > or 3x as much for a Mac part over the identical PC part. They should > charge a respectable amount for their R&D, but how much is a > respectable amount? -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
