Re: [NTLK] [OT] CPU speed (was Bigger than iWalk)

From: Scotty Technoir (ticknor_at_punkass.com)
Date: Wed Jan 09 2002 - 02:50:15 EST


>Of course they also tell us that we need 2GHz clock speed on a desktop
>computer. And once we have it they will tell us that we really need
>3GHz. Do we ? What for ?
>
>hear hear! (she says, posting from a 5 1/2 year old computer - her
>primary desktop)

just nosing around apple.ca, taking a look at dual G4 server. with RAM maxed
out at 1.5g, OSX server, a 22" cinema display, and the customary iPod :

Subtotal Please note that your subtotal does not include sales tax or
rebates. $17,444.00

never mind another 14% tax on that. yeeouch.

--scotty

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