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Build Your Own Mac With CoreCrib Kit

Posted by pudge on from the i-want-a-laptop-version dept.

Mark Dobie writes "I just put up a quick review of the CoreCrib kit I purchased. It is an inexpensive solution to building your own Mac." See our previous Core coverage.

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  1. Re:Aw man by Randolpho · · Score: 1, Redundant

    I wonder... could the slashdot effect be a good way to stress test your server? Just finagle someone into posting an article with a link to your server... instant megaload! If you can handle a slashdotting, you're good for anything!

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  2. Missing the point... by Duncan3 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    The whole point of buying from Apple is that it's NOT cheap crap like a PC, or worse my mom's Dell.

    My mac has never had a problem, and even if you figure $1/hour for my time, it's still been a total steal compared to the PCs.

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  3. But the big question is... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    ...does it run Linux?

  4. Related News by ajw1976 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    WMB has released a kit that allows you to build a BMW for $200. However, the engine will be a go-kart motor, no windows, and no A-C. But hey, at least you have a BMW.

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  5. Re:In other news.... by UnassumingLocalGuy · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Yeah, and last time I checked, I think the price of an Explorer rockets to $80,000USD.

    My point? I'm not sure I really have one--seems like almost the same concept.

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  6. Re:Please explain... by ClaraBow · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I agree look at these specs:

    The 17-inch flat CRT eMac, for a suggested retail price of US$799 includes:

    800 MHz PowerPC G4 processor;

    CD-ROM optical drive;

    ATI Radeon 7500 with 32MB video memory;

    128MB of system memory; and

    40GB ATA hard drive.

    The 17-inch flat CRT eMac, for a suggested retail price of $999 includes:

    1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;

    32x Combo DVD-ROM/CD-RW optical drive;

    ATI Radeon 7500 with 32MB video memory;

    128MB of system memory; and

    60GB ATA hard drive.

    The 17-inch flat CRT eMac, for a suggested retail price of $1,299 includes:

    1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor;

    4x SuperDrive DVD-R/CD-RW optical drive;

    ATI Radeon 7500 with 32MB video memory;

    256MB of system memory; and

    80GB ATA hard drive.

    You get a lot more for your money -- and support just in case!