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Well, in many ways I agree with him on the various topics but this one i have a problem with. This icheap thing needs to be split into two seperate things, because their is 2 seperate issues here.

A large group just wants a headless imac (a new cube if you will). A basic computer like the imac or emac without a monitor. The arn't looking for it to be massively cheap. Something in the 750-1000 dollar range, same as a current emac or above, just no monitor, they arn't shooting for it to cost less. It's just that the monitor with it is a huge negitive, especialy with the emac.

The other side is those who want the cheap mac. This would be similar to above but insanely cheap. I support the computer above (miniPowermac) but not so much the cheap computer. Apple like you say is a business. Though this is why it would make so much sense for either. Those who are the armchair types like he was talking of, those who are the elitest mentality, don't want to see either. From a business standpoint you cannot argue against it. A dip in sales from your other product for a massive growth in another is worth it. Also as was hinted by the author apple has said they want to hit 5% in sales. Such a model is the only way to achive that. Also he some how brought the clones into this which had nothing to do with it. Apple is still making them. The only reason why the clones hurt them is because they were not making money on hardware, which after all is what apple is, a hardware company.

At any rate you should not mix those who want a headless imac with those who want a cheap mac, because though often the same they are very much not the same group.

The rest of his comments where solid.