On 19-08-2003 08:53, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I've wondered about this for some time now. How is it possible for a German > company (newsell.de) to market "new" Mac clone systems? These include > modified versions of several European counterparts of our UMAX systems > (Pulsar, Apus, > Aegis). I've seen these described consistently as being new. Newsell. I'm > pretty sure they come without an OS but surely there are still some > proprietary Apple components which should require licensing? So does Apple > still > license a Mac clone in Europe? Or are these components simply excess UMAX > stock? > Several components have a UMAX logo so they're not even re-branded. Is > Newsell > owned by UMAX Japan? > > I know at least one list member had an extremely negative experience with > this company, while some others had no complaints. > > Thanks especially for any facts you might be aware of. > > -Bruce I've been there to pick up my new Pulsar/g4/700/64. It's in the same building as Umax-Germany. I've 9.2.2 on it and it's a fantastic and fast machine. They don't have the 604 anymore, but still have the barebones and many parts. What were the problems of that member? They answer the phone and say Ooohmaks? Kees (netherlands) -- SuperMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | Service & Replacement Parts [EMAIL PROTECTED] | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> SuperMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/supermacs/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/supermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> --------------------------------------------------------------- >The Think Different Store http://www.ThinkDifferentStore.com ---------------------------------------------------------------
