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- badassninja, on 07/02/2008, -1/+102Asus, you're doing it right.
- Shiftgood, on 07/02/2008, -1/+75Hey, before a giant Mac vs. Pc brawl breaks out how about we just all swallow our pride and our sense of self richeousness and just congratulate Eee for making what looks to be a pretty cool machine. Definatley a good product to help diversify and expand the technology portfolio.
I think the price tag is great to help close some technology gaps in society and the all in 1 design pays great tribute to the kids doing hard work over at apple. A non major OS like Linux is also a plus in my book. - derkles, on 07/02/2008, -2/+44It is really not that bad looking compared to most consumer electronic pablum sold today. Linux+TV Tuner+$500=awesome
- shrewduser, on 07/02/2008, -24/+59not everyone likes everything to be ipod white and have an apple symbol prominently on the back....
- Willravel, on 07/02/2008, -1/+32I beg pardon, but it's a lot less powerful and a lot cheaper than the iMac. Perhaps it's a rival in the sense that they both use the monitor as a hiding place, but other than that they're simply different. It'd be like saying the Alienware Area-51 ALX's new rival is a base model Dell because... you know, because they're both towers.
- inactive, on 07/02/2008, -6/+33I disagree. Looks pretty slick to me.
- griz, on 07/02/2008, -13/+38Yes, I like mine in aluminum with an Apple on the front.
- Lane, on 07/02/2008, -0/+24Are those denon speakers? Could it be that for once, just once... a company included built in speakers worth having??? Truly revolutionary! Lets hope they don't cheap out at the last minute.
- superkendall, on 07/02/2008, -3/+21I'm a Mac supporter and think it looks like a great system. All of the negative comments seem to be from PC owners thinking this is some kind of major victory over the Mac, when in fact what is really is, is much simpler - a victory for Linux itself.
- victorc26, on 07/02/2008, -2/+19Linux machines are PCs...
- kinglenster, on 07/02/2008, -2/+19Why argue about Mac and PC when this is a Linux machine anyway. Looks pretty cool too.
- bxblox, on 07/02/2008, -0/+17The computer is actually only $200 but they included the $300 Ethernet cable.
- MNiT, on 07/02/2008, -3/+201.6GHz Atom?
Yeah, the iMac is pwned for sure... - thwoom, on 07/02/2008, -0/+16than aren't macs technically PCs? i mean its all intel anyways
- domokunt, on 07/02/2008, -0/+15Eee makes me want a budget computer. Wierd.
- otho03, on 07/02/2008, -3/+18And I suppose their first Eepc laptop was a Macbook killer because it was cheaper and white? Like The Eepc, its a lot less powerful and comes with a different set of options, it's not intended to be the "next" [insert apple product]. It's not a killer, just an interesting alternative. And it is interesting, don't get me wrong, I just don't like articles like this one that are instantly all about "OMG SHOVE THIS UP YOUR PIPE AND SMOKE IT APPLE"
- dragon76, on 07/02/2008, -1/+15The best thing that Asus is doing is saying NO to Microsoft. There's no reason why someone just wanting to use internet applications can't just opt for something lightweight like this with a simple Linux install on it. Not much has really changed in the scope of thi internet since the late 90's and really, this is MORE than enough machine to be used for browser, IM and email.
- Dubbsacc, on 07/02/2008, -1/+15Mac machines are PCs...
- HonestAbe, on 07/02/2008, -0/+1416 year old girls, you say? How do I install this "WOW" that you speak of?
- jrattner1, on 07/02/2008, -0/+13Yet it sounds like you just stopped playing yesterday....
- superkendall, on 07/02/2008, -7/+19Now THAT is how you get Linux on the desktop...
I don't think it will replace many iMac purchases as user support is still easier if you get someone a Mac. But it looks like a great system for all sorts of uses, including point of sale systems for small stores... - victorc26, on 07/02/2008, -4/+14Yep. Mac machines are PCs too.
They have been since the Intel switch.
It still surprises me how many people still think Macs are "Superior" hardware wise. And then the confused and "You're lying" look they get when they're told their machine is the equivalent to an Intel Windows machine spec wise.
EDIT: And I like how I was dugg down for that. I was agreeing with you... - Kingoftherings, on 07/02/2008, -3/+12Girls don't play WoW.
- ksgant, on 07/02/2008, -5/+13Sweet! A direct rival to the iMac!
So this runs OS X then?
If not, then not much of a rival, for me at least. But others that like Linux this is great news! - victorc26, on 07/02/2008, -0/+8I agree with you there too. But it's a term that turned into "x86 machine".
But now, thanks to the Mac ads, It turned into "Any computer that's not an Apple product". Some might even interpret a PC as a "Windows box" for some strange reason.
I like Macs, and I like all platforms equally, but I hate Apple's marketing campaign, and I hate some Mac user's attitude with these issues. - tnoy, on 07/02/2008, -0/+8It'll be fine for anyone thats just using a computer for the web and email.. ..which is exactly what people tend to lablel the average iMac user as.
That said, you'd have to be high to think that this would 'pwn' the iMac. - japostoles, on 07/02/2008, -2/+11yes.
- Mikey9oo, on 07/02/2008, -1/+9This looks cool. However, it is not in any way crossed (design-wise) with Apple's Cinema Displays. Not even close.
Inaccurate description. - otho03, on 07/02/2008, -8/+15Not everyone likes pepperoni pizza either, what's your point?
- lieven, on 07/02/2008, -0/+7You're not a Mac user. It's command-q, and you can enable keyboard shortcuts for all user interface items in the keyboard prefpane. How obscure is that?
- kinnetick, on 07/02/2008, -0/+7PC = Personal Computer
- Dylson, on 07/02/2008, -2/+910 million people tells me that the game is far from dead, sir.
- bdbr, on 07/02/2008, -1/+8They should have just left the stupid Mac comparison out of it.
- beatryder, on 07/02/2008, -2/+8Slap a touchscreen on one of those bad boys and I'll take one!
- HonoredMule, on 07/02/2008, -0/+6They're saying no to a predominantly Windows-exclusive PC market. Nevermind a good start...that's a satisfactory end.
- orenshk, on 07/02/2008, -0/+6Quoting the article: "Previous reports have confirmed that the Eee Monitor will aim at a largely different price and audience than the iMac"
And yet the title is "Eee Monitor shots reveal Linux's $500 iMac rival".
Can you say sensationalism?
That said, this looks like a great machine. - zaren, on 07/02/2008, -2/+8I'm a die-hard Mac fanboy, and I'd happily advise anyone in my family to buy one of these if I couldn't convince them to buy a Mac. The price is definitely right for the low-end use they'd put a machine through - email and web access, mostly. Linux oughta be able to handle that, right? :)
- inactive, on 07/02/2008, -0/+6You can only run a joke so long before it's just lame. This would be one of those examples.
- otho03, on 07/02/2008, -0/+5These are the words that I was looking for.
- clockdist, on 07/02/2008, -0/+5Great machine to give the kids...since it can double as a TV.
- inactive, on 07/02/2008, -1/+6specs?
- xutopia, on 07/02/2008, -0/+5It isn't a rival for the iMac afaik. It's more of an alternative computer for those just doing lightweight emailing and surfing.
- bdbr, on 07/02/2008, -0/+5As the Polk speakers that came with HP systems have shown, putting a good brand name on crappy speakers doesn't make them sound any better.
- LastDitchHero, on 07/02/2008, -2/+6I really hope it supports Compiz-Fusion out of the box. Also Xandros is ok but most people will prefer other distros if they are preloading Xandros again.
- mk3k, on 07/02/2008, -1/+5They're
I'll admit I hated the grammar Nazis around but just maybe Americans will stop sounding like idiots if people keep beating it into their head. - KnightWhoSaysNi, on 07/02/2008, -1/+5richeousness?
- caseycoold, on 07/02/2008, -0/+4I think your narrow-minded version of rival is hurting you...
- otho03, on 07/02/2008, -2/+6This will not "pwn" any aspect of the iMac. It will merely tap into a market that wouldn't have been able to purchase one anyhow due to the price. It's not a replacement or "pwnz0r", just another option.
- stinkipete, on 07/02/2008, -12/+15Oh come on now, he was referring to a stereotype. It's when people argue mostly non-relevant technicalities like this that we begin to see fanboy wars emerging.
The point, sir, is that the majority of people would associate iMacs with "iPod white," with an apple symbol prominently on the back. I believe his point was that although Galaxylander finds the Eee Monitor "disgusting," it's really a matter of personal taste, and as the article compares the Eee to the iMac, it is expected that similar comparisons would be made in the comments on said article.
now ***** off you ***** fanboy *****. - Unlgued, on 07/02/2008, -1/+4I'm sure they'll be SKUing windows versions soon, like they did with the EeePC. They aren't saying "NO" to microsoft, just "Maybe." At least that's a start.
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