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To: Alomex who wrote (17752)	9/9/1998 9:39:00 PM
From: Zen Dollar Round	Respond to of 213172

RoyBatty sez: You're the only one I know or have read about who's seen an iMac in person that wasn't impressed by its looks. To which Alomex retorts: Yeap, I'm quite aware of that, but this crowd is made mostly of iMac lovers. Actually, I was referring to people everywhere, not just on SI. This is from computer journalists, business reports, and my own experiences with those who've actually seen it in person. Alomex then stipulates: I pass the facts as I saw them. You can do whatever you want with them. Indeed, they seem to contradict good sales reports coming from everywhere else, but still that is what happened at that store. What else can I do, make up a different story in spite of the facts? RoyBatty thinks, then responds: I didn't argue with your impression of others' interest, or lack thereof, in the iMac. It's still a computer for cryin' out loud! Even as cool as the iMac is, a computer is still seen by many as the domain of technogeeks and propellerheads. They simply aren't riot inducing products, as opposed to say...a Tickle Me Elmo, the upcoming Furby, or Hanson. The fact that teenage girls would glance at it at all is extremely encouraging in my book. Alomex then lashes out with: Me thinks you are sore because I panned the iMac look. I'm sorry to spoil the party, but I simply was not impressed, even though I had very much liked the photos from MacWorld. RoyBatty, hurt and confused, meekly replies: Not sore, really, just surprised and saddened. I suppose you can't please everyone. You're right about those Macworld pictures though. Maybe a blacklight over your iMac could duplicate that look?