Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Sun 12th Sep 2004 07:33 UTC
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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I would pay up to 500 UKP or equivalent for a machine equivalent to the G4 450 Mhz - 750 Mhz without monitor. Most people already have a VGA monitor. The 500 UKP inclusive of a copy of OS X and Apple Works + Enhancement Pack from T & B.
With that you are compatible and have a super machine for the average person's computer needs with firewire you can attach camera, external hard disks and do almost anything you can imagine.
So much better than a PC. Better to look at, more reliable, more secure, easy to use and yet have the use of Unix into the bargain - wow what a deal.
Of course one can already do this by buying second-hand. I have done just that. I don't regret it for a minute. Should have done it a long time ago.