18 Nov
1997
18 Nov
'97
5:45 a.m.
On Tue, 18 Nov 1997 jpero(a)cgo.wave.ca wrote:
Oh, Tony, we have to deal 5 or 12 computers a day when
things get
busy and if the quality is stinker, takes longer to fix so we really
appreciate the least number of screws required or useful devices that
allows you to remove one or two drive cages by letting go a catch to
People have already mentioned the Lisa which indeed has a beautiful
design. The Apple II design was also very elegant...just pop the hood and
you're in.
work on it seperate from case. The low quality cases
is so sharp
that you can shave with it and also very wobbly without the cover. (I
I've bled on several occasions because of the el-cheapo "made in china" PC
cases.
could crush the frame with hands. and I'm not that
strong-armed like
the weight lifter!) Also some have so bad metal and rough machined
screws chew 'em up in short order. Have anyone noticed many fine
pitch screws getting less defined and more of rough appearance.
Once, I found one blank stem with fully formed head complete with
slot! The older computer typically used well made parts so we
appreciate them also.
The IBM PC used finely machined screws. The quality of cases diminished
much from the original design. However, there has a been a trend towards
a better designed PC case, one that is sturdier, easier to take apart/put
together (some not requiring screws for this) and fits together tightly.
They still have a way to go though before they acheive the ease of access
that the Apple II afforded you. When will they learn not to fix what's
not broken?
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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