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RayH · 07-06-2002, 04:26 PM

If this story is true (I can't find the "Economic News"), I would not underestimate this computer to make HUGE inroads. The PC market is fairly mature. Mature being that usage can be defined and the ability to deliver product based on that usage. Unlike just 18 months ago, $300-500 will build an ample computer for most needs.

Microsoft has an identifiable brand name. Since most buy a computer to run Microsoft software, why not buy the computer Microsoft builds? I can see it making huge inroads in the business, educational, and home market. It takes a huge sector of the market that doesn't need or want high end computers.

If such a computer was bundled with MSN internet services, it could put a lot of computer companies out of business.

Also, the price would be a big attraction in the Asia market, which is the fastest growing at this time.

07-06-2002, 04:26 PM	#20
RayH Member (12 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,437	If this story is true (I can't find the "Economic News"), I would not underestimate this computer to make HUGE inroads. The PC market is fairly mature. Mature being that usage can be defined and the ability to deliver product based on that usage. Unlike just 18 months ago, $300-500 will build an ample computer for most needs. Microsoft has an identifiable brand name. Since most buy a computer to run Microsoft software, why not buy the computer Microsoft builds? I can see it making huge inroads in the business, educational, and home market. It takes a huge sector of the market that doesn't need or want high end computers. If such a computer was bundled with MSN internet services, it could put a lot of computer companies out of business. Also, the price would be a big attraction in the Asia market, which is the fastest growing at this time.