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Finally an 'affordable' computer from apple. I was tempted to buy one but
then I can but 2.5 PC's for the same price *including* the keyboard and
mouse.

"Martik" <> wrote in message
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| Finally an 'affordable' computer from apple. I was tempted to buy one but
| then I can buy 2.5 PC's for the same price *including* the keyboard and
| mouse.
|
Heh heh....I'll own my first Mac when someone gives me one.

"Martik" <> wrote in message
news:7mxId.138035$KO5.51998@clgrps13...
> Finally an 'affordable' computer from apple. I was tempted to buy one
but
> then I can but 2.5 PC's for the same price *including* the keyboard
and
> mouse.
>
I owe you a beer (or substitute beverage of choice); I thought this was
another Mini Mac spam.
You are absolutely right. The adv. would lead you to believe it's
inexpensive, until you add *today's* essentials. What a rip-off.

On Sat, 22 Jan 2005 20:29:34 GMT, "Billy" <> wrote:

>I owe you a beer (or substitute beverage of choice); I thought this was
>another Mini Mac spam.
>You are absolutely right. The adv. would lead you to believe it's
>inexpensive, until you add *today's* essentials. What a rip-off.

Barebones Mac. Still costs as much as a PC. Before Christmas,
Gateway was selling them with your choice of a burner or flat panel
display for $600.

Swill

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