Friday, August 16, 2002 |
12:45 - Gateway Profile 4X
http://www.zdnet.com/supercenter/stories/overview/0,12069,562126,00.html
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Well, it's here-- and what's funny is that ZDNet's reviewers are apparently unable to review it on its own merits without comparing it to the flat-screen iMac, to which it owes a good deal of its design aesthetic. (Well, I guess.)
Actually, what's really funny is that the article which links to the review calls it "Not as cute as an iMac, but a lot cheaper"... and then says that it starts at "(gasp) $999".
I guess the fact that it's only three digits is the real selling point here. After all, the iMac starts at $1299. That's well under the median 150% price premium that I've noticed on most Mac models these days.
Consider a Profile if you're seeking a space-saving, high-style design that doesn't come from Apple, but look elsewhere for high-end graphics or maximum configuration options.
I'd consider that a pretty ringing endorsement of the iMac, but that's probably just me.
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