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Looks like Dell is getting a little Mac envy.

That was an ugly looking PC. Is it a rule that the run of the mills PC makers have to churn out un-attractive looking hardware? For Windows machines, I only find certain SONY notebook and Panasonic Toughbook models are attractive enough for my personal purchase.
 
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I can't believe how unbelievably overpriced that Dell is. Who would pay $4000 for a desktop that looks like a fake laptop. If you can't even easily move it, why would you even WANT to close the screen?? Can anyone post a link to the Sony one? I was looking at Sony's site and can't seem to find it. It is extremely ugly, I just want to check out the specs. Those are so clearly copying the iMac (especially the Sony).:eek:
 
Is this thing a joke?

This must be some kind of belated April Fool's joke by Dell... It doesn't even seem like they are letting you buy one... When you click customize it lets you select a warranty. After that they let you customize your... XPS 400? What happened to the XPS M2010? What a sick, sick joke...
 
imacintel said:
Remember how the eMachines eOne and it was similar to the iMac G3 and how apple sued eMachines....:rolleyes:
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Yeah, but the eMachine was so similar to the iMac that my friends couldn't tell me which was which when I put a G3 iMac down next it. Nobody should mistake this thing for an iMac.
 
Let's take a few quotes from the news.com article and extend them to more realistic terms:

"You can watch a DVD on a beautiful 20-inch screen, but then take that device to the office to do a presentation. You can play the latest video game, while recording TV and streaming live video. You can chat with friends while using video while riding the train," Parra said. "The PC is now the personal entertainment engine, until the piece of garbage that is Windows XP gives you the blue screen of death in about five minutes and renders the computer completely useless in a year or two."

"The design was inspired by jet engines, allowing for airflow cooling so that hard drives stay quiet and components stay cool, and we tried to mimic the sheer size of jet engines as well," Gruzen said.

Parra was careful to emphasize that service would be a large part of the product line, and that those on the other end of the phone line would be tenured, trained gamers who understand the needs of other gamers, but also don't speak English.

"The PC has evolved from a productivity platform into a digital entertainment platform, said Gruzen. "These products epitomize that space, while taking up every inch of space on your desk. Dell intends to be on the cutting edge here, now and into the future."

The customizable XPS 700 is also immediately available to order, but takes approximately 18 days for customization build, making it available no earlier than June 27. At least the Dell fans will get something while waiting another year for Windows Vista to come out.

Daniel.
 
Pistol Pete said:
if dell was a person. i would love to punch them in the neck :)
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I think I'd prefer to stab them in the jaw.

I actually used that line at my office tonight. We had to introduce ourselves and say something that people find strange about you. I proceeded to say, "I love Apple computers. If you even say Windows XP, I will stab you in the jaw." Needless to say, we have a very laid-back work environment.

Daniel.
 
Blatant concept rip-off or not, that thing is expensive! It's not really targeting the average consumers price point... which is the idea behind the iMac.

What were they thinking?
 
How much does it weigh?

Philberttheduck said:
The damn dell is 40 pounds. LAN PARTY MY ASS
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Are you serious or are you just making fun of the concept? I wouldn't ever pay 4000$ for that kind of machine, but at the same time, I think it's an interesting concept. If you work hours and hours on your computer every day, I think a big screen is neat. And being able to just fold and go is a big plus too.

You can get an iLugger for the iMac, but as I found out the hard way, some airlines enforce the weight limit very strictly, so I couldn't take my beloved 20-inch iMac with me to South Korea. IF - and I have no clue whether it's the case or not - the Dell weighs under the 10kg limit for carry-on luggage, then it's a decent fit for a certain class of people who want a very mobile desktop. I can toss my new Mini in my backpack, but the Dell 2405FPW screen I got for it will have to be shipped whenever I move, which is slightly annoying (and costs some $ too - something mobile workers would consider).

I would love to see a similar machine with a higher screen resolution though. I think Dell makes a 17-inch laptop with a 1920x1200 screen. (They do, right?) Why can't I get that same resolution on a 20-inch?!? The new Dell isn't a perfect machine, but it's a great concept... for some people.

Slightly off-topic, but I wish Apple offered a 20-inch iMac with a 1920x1200 screen. That'd be pretty cool!
 
DrFrankTM said:
Are you serious or are you just making fun of the concept? I wouldn't ever pay 4000$ for that kind of machine, but at the same time, I think it's an interesting concept. If you work hours and hours on your computer every day, I think a big screen is neat. And being able to just fold and go is a big plus too.

You can get an iLugger for the iMac, but as I found out the hard way, some airlines enforce the weight limit very strictly, so I couldn't take my beloved 20-inch iMac with me to South Korea. IF - and I have no clue whether it's the case or not - the Dell weighs under the 10kg limit for carry-on luggage, then it's a decent fit for a certain class of people who want a very mobile desktop. I can toss my new Mini in my backpack, but the Dell 2405FPW screen I got for it will have to be shipped whenever I move, which is slightly annoying (and costs some $ too - something mobile workers would consider).

I would love to see a similar machine with a higher screen resolution though. I think Dell makes a 17-inch laptop with a 1920x1200 screen. (They do, right?) Why can't I get that same resolution on a 20-inch?!? The new Dell isn't a perfect machine, but it's a great concept... for some people.

Slightly off-topic, but I wish Apple offered a 20-inch iMac with a 1920x1200 screen. That'd be pretty cool!
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PC companies love to pack dense screens into small computers. You probably won't see these until Leopard and the resolution independent OS thingy.
 
Okay, It costs more. It's moderately fugly. But It's dell what did we expect.
Personally I was thinking, eh, could be worse, then I realize.

1. No DL Superdrive. Does not burn DL DVDs, not that anyone really does that cause its ridiculously expensive but still...cheap ass dell...

2. Max HDD space is 240gb over 2 HDD....wtf dell....cheap asses

Edit: 3. WOAH...are they seriously marketing that as a portable....no...no way....an iMac with a handle is more of a portable than that....it doesnt have a spec for weight that I can find....means that it actually weighs more than the country of Japan.
 
At least Dell had the balls to put in an x1800 card in it. Something I would very much love to see in the iMac!

And I think it looks nice, but for 4000 it's a no-go.
 
Eidorian said:
Sony made one too. :rolleyes:
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sony actually made similar things like this way before the iMac came to be what it is today. I think they came up with the concept like 5. I remember playing with it at CompUSA :)
 
Not really a bad looking design (considering it`s coming from Dell. Not Apple:p ) But it`s priced 4000$ WTF. Price it at 2500 and it might just sell. The market needs variety. Not everyone can be satisfied with a White iMac(But I`ll be definitely:D )

But it`s good to see that atleast Dell is trying something. If you forget bout the price than the Machine is not that bad at all. There cant be any real harm in incresed competetion. If they try and somehow(just dont know how though) get an iMac Killer. It`d mean we,apple users, will definitely get an even better iMac which`ll blow away anything anyone else is offering:D
 
Um, this is nothing like an iMac, both in design and in concept. What are you people talking about?
 
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