Word: imac
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...signed a peace pact with his nemesis in Redmond, killed off the Apple clones, launched an eye-catching ad campaign ("Think Different"), streamlined his product line, slashed inventory and turned a surprisingly large profit. Suddenly, Apple is cool again, thanks to a sexy, blue, Internet-friendly machine--the iMac--that is almost as hot as the original Macintosh. He may not run the computer world, but he sure can make a dent...
...seem excessive to include such leading-edge technology in a consumer-oriented computer. Yet, given the fast pace at which computers become outdated, using such hardware inside the iMac should help it last longer than most in its price range, and therefore make it a better value for the consumer...
...provide such a powerhouse at such a low price, Apple had to make some sacrifices. The iMac lacks a built-in floppy disk drive. Without such a form of writeable media, installations can become difficult. However, in the college dormitory environment, where high-speed networks are more efficient than floppy disks, the latter is becoming obsolete. In creating a cheap computer, Apple decided to forgo the drive and to offer it as an external option--leaving the ultimate choice up to the consumer. Imation and Iomega both offer 100+ MB disk drives (the former also offering compatibility with current floppy...
...ergonomic design of the iMac is also faulty. The round mouse, while innovative, is uncomfortable. It does not fit in the palm of the user's hand and is therefore harder to control. The keyboard also has problems. The keys seem too crammed together, and the arrow keys are too small. Furthermore, the keyboard does not have all the keys of the more-standard extended keyboard. A user may adjust to these differences quickly and possibly even find them comfortable. However, most first-time users grumble about the unfortunate design...
Despite these problems, it is hard to mask the iMac's low price and host of features and technology. And while there are many environments for which it would not be appropriate, the iMac is certainly a viable option for a home or a college dormitory. What's Included: 4 GB Hard Drive 24x CD-RAM Drive 32 MB RAM 2 MB Video RAM 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Card 56Kbps Internal Modem Built-in Monitor Keyboard and Mouse