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Think Secret Predicts Sub-$500 Headless Mac

Posted by timothy on from the wouldn't-it-be-nice dept.

eadint writes "I have just read an article posted on Think Secret that discusses a confirmed $499 Apple box sans monitor. According to the article, this has been under development for almost one year and may be available towards the end of 2005Q1. The system is rumored to be based on a G4 with 256MB of RAM , 40-80GB HD with a combo drive (sorry, no SuperDrive). Although Apple has stated in the past that they have no motivation to compete in the sub-$600 PC market, this system was based on polls showing that more people would buy it after initial exposure to the iPod." "Confirmed" seems a strong word, but I hope this is more than wishful thinking.

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  1. Here They Come by Alexander · · Score: 5, Funny

    "But, I can build an AMD 87GHZ box overclocked with a gajillion megs of video ram for $1.23 Canadian, why would I buy a Mac?"

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    1. Re:Here They Come by byolinux · · Score: 3, Funny

      You forgot the obligatory comment about one mouse button too ;)

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  2. Re:If it has PCI-slots I might consider it. by martinX · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is not the machine you are looking for. You can go about your business. Move along.

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  3. Re:Finally - make it an impulse purchase by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Bummer. I've wanted this for a long time as well, but seeing the positive response from slasdot it must either 1) not be true or 2) be a horrible move by Apple that will lead to bankruptcy. Is it possible that Apple forecasting could be as simple as: "expect the opposite from what the Slashdot community predicts/wants"? As has been said numerous times before... Slashdotters are technically proficient, but almost by definition out of touch with mainstream computer users.

  4. Re:If it has PCI-slots I might consider it. by Large+Green+Mallard · · Score: 3, Funny

    And none of those have OSX drivers. So while PCI is undoubtably handy, this is not the computer for you :)

  5. Mac Crack by EaterOfDog · · Score: 5, Funny

    I just want to warn everyone that OS X is addictive. That $500 box will give way to a dual G5 tower very soon. They are just giving you the first hit cheep.

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  6. And they'll call it... by falcon203e · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... The MarijuanaMac. You'll get hooked, and next thing you know you'll sell your car and tv and drop $2000 on the HeroineBook. By the time Tiger comes out, you'll be sleeping on a mattress on the floor of an empty apartment with broken windows and no heat. Just remember, you won't be able to use your Mac once the power company cuts you off.

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