The Mac Bandwagon
Everyone decided to comment on the new Mac stuff so I felt obligated to do so. Even at the gaming session the other night the subject came up of a miniature computer and random ipod. Honestly, I really don't care but it is obvious that the Mac marketing machine is pushing its way into the consciousness of America.
For Christmas I got an ipod. I asked for a mp3 player and got an ipod. Just shows how mp3 player now equals ipod. I would have been just as happy with the Sony mp3 player as I am with my ipod.
I decided I needed to get the arm sheeth for when I go to the gym so my girlfriend and I headed over to the Mac store before seeing "Unfortunate Events." I, of course, was in geek heaven going through all the ipod accessories, giving the G5 a hug and finally finding the $40 sheeth (a bit pricey but I bought it anyway). Stephanie watched the people in the store who were all crammed around the ipod stuff and took notice as to how well dressed they were.
So, now Macs are stylin computers. It you want to be seen make sure you get a Mac and ipod because that PC just won't match that dress. And it seems that Hugh Grant will be sporting a custom mauve ipod-mini at this years Academy Awards.
So, on that note I care about as much about the new products from Apple as I do that they released a new version of Acrobat. For something much more interesting I know that "Blue Rose" and Werewolf: The Forsaken" should be out in the next couple of weeks. Now there is a release to turn the world.
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Dude - I have an iPod and an iMac. Stylish as hell. They match my dress. And it's done nothing for my social life. In fact, it's turned me into this creepy recluse, bathed by the light of my enormous display, gently petting my iPod like an evil James Bond villain's cat. Plus now I'm wearing a dress. I'm a mess. Help!
It happens to us all. Just wait until you get that G5.
Joe - you might find your social life improves when you STOP WEARING THE DRESS! It has nothing to do with your iPod.
Just a thought. ;)
--Stephanie
Stop wearing the dress? I knew I shouldn't have listened to that creepy guy in the van.
I don't know if that's fair.
I mean, sure, Apple tries to have a sense of style. But I don't think people are buying the computers because they think they'll go well with their furniture.
I've said it before. The main reason to buy a mac (and even to pay a premium) is OS X. I think iLife is a close second.
Whether or not Macs are more expensive in the long run is a matter of debate.
That said, I do like the fact that my G4 iMac is not an eyesore. In fact, I feel guilty putting the thing on a warped resin table.
There's nothing wrong with a company trying to make their products good on both a technical and aesthetic level.
But the truth is I don't care what computer anyone uses. Except for my parents. I want them to use a Mac. Why? Because they call me for help with their computer, and spyware sucks.
Other than that, I kind of hope that Macs stay in the minority.
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