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Some iPod Fans Dump PCs For Macs
dereklam writes "The popularity of the iPod could be boosting Macs' popularity as well. News.com reports that 6 percent of iPod users have made the switch from PCs to Macs. An additional 7 percent said they are planning to dump their old PC for an Apple machine, according to the survey." I wish the linked story had more details; it's not clear from the results mentioned whether there's a strong causal relationship here.
I bought a Sony Vaio because it has a special connection that allows me to plug my walkman into it and play cassettes through the speakers!
In a related story, it was found that 7% of all people who have recently purchased a vintage reel-to-reel player would be willing to purchase a used PDP-11 if the price was right.
Unknown host pong.
I'll admit that I'm Mac-curious now
Y'know, some people swing both ways. Don't be afraid to get in touch with your OSX-uality.
I knew they were planting subliminal messages in my mp3s... because as soon as I got my ipod I started craving other mac products, like an ibook, or an imac. *puts on tinfoil hat* It's a conspiracy and this "study" proves it's working!!
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The iPod is killer kit. It's well built and easy to use. Who wouldn't look at a Mac after running Windows and then getting an iPod and realizing, "it doesn't have to suck! Wow I never knew that!"
The correct term is "iCurious."
so let me get this straight. Don't buy a mac since you can't "play" with your little "nintendo" shoot'm up games and you can't infringe (steal!) copyrighted material.
how's that spyware working out for you?
Ever think people that don't play ataris anymore or who do not steal music don't see a problem with that?
Steve, is that you?
Just be careful, and make sure you get the right mac for you. It is unwise to be hasty and just go out and buy the cheapest new computer available that runs OS X. I have known a few people who bought a new macintosh computer, only to find it didn't suit their needs. So, consult with your mac zealot and you too can overcome premature eMac-ulation.
09 F9 11 02 9D 74 E3 5B D8 41 56 C5 63 56 88 C0 is the magic number.
Which is why I would like to point out that this should be from the "It's-working!" dept.
/. (as a whole) fell for it hook, line, and sinker. Welcome to the cult of the Mac.
This was the plan all along. Build the bestest gadget, get mindshare, get marketshare. And
There is also this remote. Unfortunately the cheapest model of this remote starts at about $30,000.
!hoD
Not necessarily, but be careful -- you could soon find yourself driving either a Jetta or a new Beetle, and thinking about buying either a mountain bike or a kayak.
It is only a matter of time before you find yourself stopping at a florist on the way to work to make sure there's a fresh flower in your dashboard vase.
Macs will infect you pretty quickly. The only real antidote is going broke.
I notice that the article doesn't mention any people converting from apple to microsoft. Is this number zero?
Well, there's at least one!
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SERENITY NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comparing eMachines to Apple is like comparing a Cavalier to a Jaguar. Both do the job. One is built better, works better, and does does the job with style.
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