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New Mac Clone Maker 'Quo' To Open Retail Store
bughunter writes "Cnet is reporting that Mac clone maker Quo Computer plans to open its first retail location, selling Mac clones, on June 1st. To start, Quo will offer three desktop systems: the Life Q, Pro Q, and Max Q. While details of the components are not yet available, founder Rashantha De Silva said they are looking at Apple's system configurations for guidance. Pricing has also not been finalized on the desktop machines, but the company is looking to start pricing at less than $900. While Quo is starting off with the desktop machines, De Silva said it is looking at offering an Apple TV-like media server and a smaller computer similar to the Mac Mini. He acknowledges that Quo will likely face opposition from Apple, much like Psystar. 'They probably will (sue us),' De Silva said. 'There are others doing this, but we have a different attitude. There are thousands of people in the "Hackintosh" market, but many of them are creating bad products. I don't think anyone wins in that environment.'"
Because Macs are hideously expensive for the level of hardware you get compared to the level of hardware you can get for a PC for the same price. If you can't see the difference between $899 (tops) and $1149 for an iMac and $2300 for a Mac Pro (minimums)*, well, you either have entirely too much money to throw around or you're just a horrible fanboi.
/me puts on idiot cap.
/me removes idiot cap.
/me puts on flame-retardant rubber asshole suite.
BMW's are hideously expensive for the level of car you get compared to the level of car you can get with a Chevy for the same price. Check for yourself.
What the frak does level of hardware/car mean? I have no god-damned clue. HP, MPG, handling, weight, maintenance costs, options, warranties, appearance, subjective value XYZfoobar, GHz, MB, GB, fill rate? I don't run around like a douche bag claiming people threw away money on nice cars, and you shouldn't for PC's either. Both markets are too damned competitive, and you get SOMETHING for your money. Do you get more than what you really needed? Fuck you, it's exactly what I wanted, don't tell others what they need you socialist prick.
* These prices pulled from their website as of the time of this posting.
Fuck off.
Don't like my attitude? Fuck off. And don't say retarded things like
well, you either have entirely too much money to throw around or you're just a horrible fanboi.
Say that on the street asshole.
fail post is fail... and trollish.
Anyway, level of hardware refers to the speed of the computer.
Essentially, what GP is saying, is that you can basically buy the exact same parts that Apple buys for their computer, put them together, and have a computer that will run OSx perfectly, while costing about $1000 less, and remaining much, much, much more flexible.
I suppose you won't get the pretty case, but if all you're concerned about is looks, then your geek badge should be revoked anyway.