Computer Prices (was Apple Lisa)

From: Starling <starling_at_umr.edu>
Date: Sat Apr 19 16:25:15 1997

> Now, what was that old saying about "If cars were like computers, they'd
> cost about $50 now. . ."

True... but you'd be driving a Model T.

It's interesting, though, that throughout the life of the Home Computer,
its cost has always been around $1,500.00. I'm talking about the cost of
the averagely configured machine for home use. As technology progresses,
people want the most money can buy, within a home budget. And it seems
like the price has always been around $1,500.00. I'm sure there are
plenty of exceptions to this little rule of thumb, but it pretty much
holds true. That seems to be the breaking point where average {Joe|Jane}
user say, "Nope... too much, lemme look at the next cheaper model."

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Received on Sat Apr 19 1997 - 16:25:15 BST