Re: [NTLK] Why Apple Killed The Newton

From: John Ruschmeyer (jruschme_at_gmail.com)
Date: Thu Aug 12 2004 - 13:46:16 PDT


On Thu, 12 Aug 2004 15:24:06 -0500, David M. Ensteness <denstene_at_mac.com> wrote:
> Actually considering that the latest iBook school deal was at a cost of
> $300/iBook that sorta erodes your argument ...

How do you figure?

According to AppleHistory.com, the eMate listed for $799; by
comparison, the PowerBook 3400 (a PowerBook of similar vintage)
started at $4500.

Even allowing for steep discounts and older technology (5300cs or
1400cs), a school probably could not have touched a PowerBook for less
than $1500 per unit.

<<<john>>>

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