Being stackable has nothing to do with being collectible.
The only major problem with collecting newer computers 10+ years from now is
that they are made so crappy that finding one in usable condition will be a
problem. The Imac tends to have power supply and overheating problems. Most
of the newer processors run very hot and will tend to die quicker then older
processors.
Apple found that if they made colorfull rounded computers people would buy
them because they were tired of beige boxes, then the other computer makers
followed. Its just like ford and the rounded taurus.
I like whats under the hood, not what it looks like. If its nice looking and
has interesting hardware thats a plus.
----- Original Message -----
From: "R. D. Davis" <rdd_at_rddavis.org>
To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2003 11:33 AM
Subject: Future uncollectable computers...
> Hopefully this isn't too off-topic, but a thought just occured to me
> about computers that some may, or may not, want to collect in the
> future, which aren't classics yet. It seems that many of the newer
> computers have been designed with uncollectability, as well as a high
> degree of user-annoyance, in mind. Somehow, either some marketing
> idiots, or clueless enginers, got the idea to design computer
> equipment that's unstackable due to its rounded-off shape... the iMacs
> and some Compaq PeeCees (e.g. Presario 4814) come to mind. Is anyone
> going to be seriously interested in collecting computer equipment that
> can't be stacked, and does anyone actually find equipment that can't
> be stacked, or have anything stacked on top of it (not even a monitor
> or books, etc), to be other than an annoyance?
>
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