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To: Don Green who wrote (52035)	3/31/2006 2:59:20 PM
From: Rick Julian	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213185

Then why do ALL computer makers offer products in different colors and shapes? Have you figured out something they haven't? Genius.

To: Don Green who wrote (52035)	3/31/2006 3:15:01 PM
From: Jeff Hayden	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 213185

Gee Don, I guess I can make three assumptions about you. 1) You are not an artist 2) You are not a woman 3) You are mostly akin to a bean counter How far off are those assumptions?

To: Don Green who wrote (52035)	3/31/2006 3:48:47 PM
From: OrionX	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 213185

Don, It's not the color but a symbolism. Sure PC's have traditionally always cost less than Macs, but then much of the innovation has really come from the Mac world even if at a higher price. Innovation always has a price, don't you agree? Btw, when was the last time IBM innovated anything? If IBM hadn't created the first PC, we'd all be using Macs today. Or maybe a Sinclair, or Hyperion or who knows what. In 100 years, IBM's contribution will be seen as a one hit wonder while Apple has continued to redefine or enhance the computing desktop. Of course thanks should also go to the unsung heros at Xerox PARC.

To: Don Green who wrote (52035)	3/31/2006 3:59:25 PM
From: HerbVic	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 213185

Do you really care about the color or shape of a PC? I really don't think most people do. It is all about Cost IMHO. You think? Cost is at the top of the list, but after that there are the other considerations, such as value and performance. Somewhere down that list the color or shape of the thing has some bearing ... to many folks. Case in point. When they upgraded our Dell desktops with Dell towers, I was extremely disappointed. The desktop-under-the-monitor set up was bulky and awkward enough. Now the monitor sets too low and the tower box is just in the way. At home, all is tucked behind the 20" screen of my iMac G5. The color of the hardware is much easier on the eye too. I can't be the only one who cares about that.