wow, really, until PC or MAC hardware revolutionize the tower case or bring a whole new design to the motherboard or something... nothing special here, just a faster rectangular block with all the usual suspects in it - i really don't need to see an unboxing of a stupid tower case, no offense, but nothing cool here, just because its a new apple computer you have to show the unboxing...? do that to every PC that comes out why don't you, o wait its a Mac.. oooooooo.....even alienware towers look better, but still.... boring!
Most review sites get their stuff free of charge but ship it back right after they are done testing it. They don't get to 'keep' anything.
In fact, it is policy at many review sites that everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, has to go back... otherwise it would look like manuf are bribing review sites.
Of course, some times the sites will get the stuff donated so they can give it to users in 'give aways', but they are almost NEVER given to employees or used as test benches for future reviews unless they are purchased from the company outright
If Apple licensed companies like Dell and Asus to sell Macs, then consumers wouldn't have to deal with activation. It'd be the same as buying a PC that already had Windows preinstalled from any distributor.
Apple isn't monopolizing the Mac market in order to "ensure quality," they're doing it to make their lives easier. Writing drivers and dealing with compatibility are simple when a company only releases four or five products a year.
Apple is actively trying to stay out of the mass-dictribution market because of the baggage that comes along with it. They make enough money and don't feel like they need more. That's why Apple Fanboys need to support the OSX86 project. It does nothing but help them. In the end, Mac loyalists will get a better spec'd machine for a lower price, while still being able to run their favorite OS. Mac will have to lower prices/open their policies in order to keep up with the OSX86ers.
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Pimp! I may actually order one of these now.. Thanks for taking the risk Engadget!
what do you mean taking the risk, they got this for free I am sure
wow, really, until PC or MAC hardware revolutionize the tower case or bring a whole new design to the motherboard or something... nothing special here, just a faster rectangular block with all the usual suspects in it - i really don't need to see an unboxing of a stupid tower case, no offense, but nothing cool here, just because its a new apple computer you have to show the unboxing...? do that to every PC that comes out why don't you, o wait its a Mac.. oooooooo.....even alienware towers look better, but still.... boring!
Mex you clearly have no idea what's going on here.
mex, go to the corner. Pay attention before posting drivel.
@Moburkhardt
Most review sites get their stuff free of charge but ship it back right after they are done testing it. They don't get to 'keep' anything.
In fact, it is policy at many review sites that everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, has to go back... otherwise it would look like manuf are bribing review sites.
Of course, some times the sites will get the stuff donated so they can give it to users in 'give aways', but they are almost NEVER given to employees or used as test benches for future reviews unless they are purchased from the company outright
BUT Does it play time machine?
I really hope you guys took the plastic off the front. It annoys the hell out of me when people leave those ugly plastic sheets on.
Apple aren't stopping these guys, for all we know Apple "is" these guys. If you get me.
@ Raptor007
If Apple licensed companies like Dell and Asus to sell Macs, then consumers wouldn't have to deal with activation. It'd be the same as buying a PC that already had Windows preinstalled from any distributor.
Apple isn't monopolizing the Mac market in order to "ensure quality," they're doing it to make their lives easier. Writing drivers and dealing with compatibility are simple when a company only releases four or five products a year.
Apple is actively trying to stay out of the mass-dictribution market because of the baggage that comes along with it. They make enough money and don't feel like they need more. That's why Apple Fanboys need to support the OSX86 project. It does nothing but help them. In the end, Mac loyalists will get a better spec'd machine for a lower price, while still being able to run their favorite OS. Mac will have to lower prices/open their policies in order to keep up with the OSX86ers.
Dagnabit. Wrong reply button.
I'm so getting one for my Final Cut Studio set up. Anybody knows how to hook up a P2 camera to that printer port?