iMac LCD Impostors

cannonball_D writes "CNet has an article about the first (?) inevitable PC imitation LCD iMac from Gateway. The design is a step in the right direction, but I still think it has all the tell-tale signs of a cheap knock-off. " It really looks like it lacks the elegance of the apple design, but I'm all for the LCD based terminal to be available on x86.

It's an I-cow

[techmuse]

It has a remarkable resemblance to a cow. Black and white curvy patches over a white body. It fits in with Gateway's image, but lacks any of the beauty of the imac.

Maybe Jobs is onto something......

[idiotnot]

With his emphasis on HID. I've seen the iMac in person, and I instantly wanted one. The Gateway, on the other hand, is ugly.

iMac: Fits nicely into the corner of your contemporary flat.

Profile: Fits nicely into the corner of your cell in the cube farm.

Not as sexy.

[aussersterne]

The new G4 iMac looks like a supermodel, all curvy and slim and sleek and chic.

The Gateway looks like a 60-year-old Janitor.

I know who I'd rather "plug in".

Large LCD screens

[perdida]

are, unfortunately, untenable in a home with children and cats in it. at least my trusty glass screen will not leak goo all over the place when slashed by the claws of an angry monitor-sitting feline.

Furthermore, where is there room for the cat on a flatscreen anyway? They have to sit in front of the screen, getting static-cling created furballs between you and what you're looking at, or behind the screen, which removes the motivation for the whole computer-cat experience in the first place, pissing off the computer user.

I don't see it

[szcx]

The Profile 3 shown in the article looks nothing like the new iMacs. Talk about scraping the bottom of the barrel. And people complain about Slashdot editors.

Hell, this makes me want to subscribe to Slashdot just to maintain the current level of editorial integrity. God forbid a shortage of funds leads them down the road of c|net banality.

OSX

[archen]

A quote from Apple's website:

Mac OS X is a super-modern operating system...

See, now the Gateway might be trying to improve it's looks, but does it have a SUPER-MODERN operating system?

Re:Large LCD screens (and cats)

[CoolVibe]

Another thing is that cats just looove to sleep on top of CRT's because usually it's nice and warm. Also, they also like hanging their tail in front of your screen. This is their way of getting your attention other than sprawling over your keyboard and taking a nap on it.

A large LCD screen will spoil their fun. My cats would be miffed with me if I took away this source of entertainment from them.

Oh, I am digressing... Better post without +1 :)

Re:What's the startup sound?

[dead_penguin]

What sound does this Gateway computer make in place of the Mac "bong"?

I've never seen a case mod that turned a Mac into something like *that*, but given the alternative image that Apple occasionally tries to follow I wouldn't be surprised if someone went and did this.

Startup sound in that case? Definitely a gurgle!

Re:Apple was still first

[Anonymous Coward]

Nope. That's wrong.

The TRS-80 Model 100 computer came out in the early 80's and was an all in one LCD computer.

So yet again, Apple chased the tail lights.