Well does the price drop even further if you get more than ten people?
on 08/11/2000 02:27 AM, Justin at lemur@nyc.rr.com wrote:
> Cool, already more questions! Keep them coming, along with comments and
> suggestions - there is NO final design et, so any ideas for logos,
> embellishments, etc, please post 'em!
>
>> a few questions (before i order)
>
> The sign up form at http://newton.i85.net is not an order form - it is a
> preliminary form to get an idea of demand. On or around Sept. 15th, you'll
> get a form asking for a purchase committment, or something of the like. BUT
> - please only sign up if you are SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING paying a minimum of
> $500 for a shell! ($500/shell for 10 people - this is an estimate!)
>
>> is it anodized brushed aluminum? (the picture looked like plain aluminum)
>
> Go see a Palm V - its like that, not brushed, but anodized.
>
>> is it safe? FCC, radiation etc?
>
> Newtons don't really let out ANY significant radiation - I've checked.
> Conversely, here's this piece of infor from Dave Ruigh:
> Q: "Does the case make the unit more susceptible to ESD (electrostatic
> discharge) damage because it is conductive? Can the internal components
> short to the metal case?"
> A: The metal case forms what is known as a Faraday cage around the unit. The
> anodized surface is also an electrical insulator. These factors may actually
> make the Palm less sensitive to static discharge than the stock plastic
> case, though this was not the design intent, nor do we represent this
> product as being ESD resistant. When properly installed, Internal conductive
> components are not in contact with the metal case, and the insulating
> properties of anodized aluminum give further protection against inadvertent
> shorting.
>
>> how much does it weight?
>
> It will probably end up weighing a little more than the standard Newton
> shell.
>
>> Have you thought about whether or not to include an apple or newton logo,
>> and how to do it? It would be really cool to have the power button, logo
>> and maybe the screen cover catch done in something similar to the buttons on
>> the palm case. What color are you hoping to get?
>
> In regards to the logo - not sure yet. Once we get closer to the deadline,
> I'll ask people what they think - it'll probably be between a stamped Apple
> logo or a stamped Newton logo at the spot where the Apple logo usually is..
> There is already a question on the sign-up form whether or not people want a
> small "ARM Powered" logo in the corner on the flip case.
> As for the color for the accent pieces - not sure about that yet. I'll ask
> that along with the logo question in a few weeks.
>
> Any questions or comments, post to the list or e-mail me!
>
> --Justin D.
>
> --
> NASP
> Newton Aluminum Shell Project
> http://newton.i85.net
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