Computer Prices (was Apple Lisa)

From: Mr. Self Destruct <more_at_camlaw.rutgers.edu>
Date: Sat Apr 19 23:15:39 1997

On Sat, 19 Apr 1997, Starling wrote:

> > 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."
>

Some bits of useless trivia:
Found some old ads, enjoy!

November 1985, ad for PC-AT
$4675 yikes!

October 1992, ad for Commodore Amiga 3000T
$5998 !!!!!!!

Im glad those prices haven't stuck around!!!

  Les
 
Received on Sat Apr 19 1997 - 23:15:39 BST