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To: rudedog who wrote (116340)	4/11/1999 9:35:00 PM
From: BGR	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

rudedog, I don't think that's a fair comparison, we went over that box before and found that CPQ had 0 profit selling that box to you. That's not a viable business model. Components cost, if nothing else. -BGR.

To: rudedog who wrote (116340)	4/11/1999 9:53:00 PM
From: Jill	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

I think you have your head in the sand. /i Thanx for the compliment

To: rudedog who wrote (116340)	4/11/1999 10:17:00 PM
From: Alohal	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 176387

Just curious, are you buying these $600 machines for you business? If so, how many such machines do you use? Also, why do you suppose the trend in large and medium size business is to standardize on one company for their computing needs? Do you suppose they will standardize on e-machines for the short-term savings or do you believe these machines are basically consumer products which will bring folks into the world of computers who would not otherwise be there? Often times people make comparisons between the computer industry and the telephone industry are regards commoditization of the hardware. Very cheap phones have been around for many years, but if you toddle on down to your nearest electronics store or even discount store like WMT, you will find an astounding array of telephone, of which only a very small number are the el cheapo variety. I guess my point being that commoditzization of computer hardware does not mean the end of high end machines, nor does it mean that businesses, which rely on dependable machines with power and versatility, for their profits will suddenly switch to e-machines. Some will and they will most likely be consigned to the trash heap of business who opted for short-term gain at the expense of long term success. JMO. Regards and aloha.