Fourteen months ago I wrote an editorial, suggesting that Apple should create an ultra cheap machine to battle the PC world. On that article, I suggested some specs for the hypothetical "Strawberry" computer. As technology is moving on fast, I am now updating these specs. To get the idea though, please make sure you read last year's article before you read on this one.
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Add $40 and make the base RAM 512mb (put another 256 in 2nd slot). Even an "OS X Lite" performance would greatly benefit; and the initial reaction (showroom or out of box) would be extremely important to increasing market share.
I guess the assumption is IBM could supply these (G4eleron) chips in sufficient quantity -- probably reasonable...
Add $40 and make the base RAM 512mb (put another 256 in 2nd slot). Even an "OS X Lite" performance would greatly benefit; and the initial reaction (showroom or out of box) would be extremely important to increasing market share.
I guess the assumption is IBM could supply these (G4eleron) chips in sufficient quantity -- probably reasonable...