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    Gateway One, huh?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by smiley_lauf, Sep 29, 2007.

  1. smiley_lauf

    smiley_lauf Notebook Consultant

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    more like get-away from one--what do you think?; read more here (If you have already seen this, apologies for reposting)
     
    smiley_lauf, Sep 29, 2007
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    Xander Paranoid Android

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    Looks decent, but I don't think it will pose any threat to the iMac. Apple Insider has a bit more information. It seems that with the "comparable" models between the One and iMac, Apple actually has better prices and better hardware!

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    Xander, Sep 29, 2007
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    Hmm... maybe now that there's something to compare the iMac to people wont keep saying it's over priced.

    Apple does an amazing job of fitting the most high end equipment into a very sleek package for a very reasonable price. On top of that you get a great OS, and spectacular customer support.


    Anybody else immediately see the Jay Leno chin that apples been fighting so hard to remove in that Gateway?
     
    system_159, Sep 29, 2007
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    sasanac Notebook Evangelist

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    just from my point of view... I'd need to get the imac out of these two due to the amount of crap on my desk! I'd never get a CD/DVD in the drive without some serious reorganisation!!!!
     
    sasanac, Sep 29, 2007
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  5. Sam

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    What I do like about the Gateway One is more and easier user serviceability. Other than that, I'd say the iMac does the job much better in nearly every other category.
     
    Sam, Sep 29, 2007
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    Paul Mom! Hot Pockets! NBR Reviewer

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    Only two ways I would get a Mac: I would get the iMac or Mac Mini for my parents, or I would get a Mac laptop. In the world of laptops, you throw user customization and upgradeability out the window with any choice, so why not go with a Mac? Especially if you like the OS and design. But when it comes to a desktop, I just couldn't conceivably purchase a desktop from anyone that I couldn't take apart and upgrade, repair myself. Thus being I would only buy an iMac for my parents, or if it was a really good buy (like the deal Vivek got on his). The Gateway One has a leg up there. But then again, it's also a Vista-based computer, so subtract both legs, and I guess I just wouldn't buy either one. :D
     
    Paul, Sep 30, 2007
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    The Gateway One has more chin to its name.
     
    knightingmagic, Sep 30, 2007
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    Eh...

    I'd be more willing to bite if this came from a company like....Asus... (although lately, what Asus has been doing hasn't been very encouraging).

    Then again, I think every single notebook maker out there has failed abysmally with the DX10/SR refresh machines this time around...so maybe this'll be refreshing.
     
    taelrak, Sep 30, 2007
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    The one in the kitchen is drawing power wirelessly. :D
     
    Ichigo, Sep 30, 2007
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    That statement made me notice all the apples in the kitchen.

    Hmmm, coincidence?
     
    system_159, Sep 30, 2007
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    I see a power cable hidden on its left and running behhind the apples backet?? Wireless power, I like that!
     
    smiley_lauf, Oct 1, 2007
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    So is the iMac. :D
     
    HLdan, Oct 1, 2007
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    Yep, I must say, without that deal, I wouldn't have even looked at an iMac, much less actually bought one.

    It kinda bugs me that the iMac doesn't come standard with a wireless keyboard, since half the point of AIOs is to reduce cable clutter. The competing AIOs have it standard....
     
    Redline, Oct 1, 2007
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