17 Jul
2003
17 Jul
'03
4:08 a.m.
Being stackable has nothing to do with being collectible.
The only major problem with collecting newer computers 10+ years from now is
that they are made so crappy that finding one in usable condition will be a
problem. The Imac tends to have power supply and overheating problems. Most
of the newer processors run very hot and will tend to die quicker then older
processors.
Apple found that if they made colorfull rounded computers people would buy
them because they were tired of beige boxes, then the other computer makers
followed. Its just like ford and the rounded taurus.
I like whats under the hood, not what it looks like. If its nice looking and
has interesting hardware thats a plus.
----- Original Message -----
From: "R. D. Davis" <rdd(a)rddavis.org>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 11:33 AM
Subject: Future uncollectable computers...
Hopefully this isn't too off-topic, but a thought
just occured to me
about computers that some may, or may not, want to collect in the
future, which aren't classics yet. It seems that many of the newer
computers have been designed with uncollectability, as well as a high
degree of user-annoyance, in mind. Somehow, either some marketing
idiots, or clueless enginers, got the idea to design computer
equipment that's unstackable due to its rounded-off shape... the iMacs
and some Compaq PeeCees (e.g. Presario 4814) come to mind. Is anyone
going to be seriously interested in collecting computer equipment that
can't be stacked, and does anyone actually find equipment that can't
be stacked, or have anything stacked on top of it (not even a monitor
or books, etc), to be other than an annoyance?
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