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echo: classic_computer
to: Greg Goodwin
from: Dan Ceppa
date: 2005-01-23 12:14:46
subject: Hardware MB question

On 22 Jan 05  20:11:38, Greg Goodwin got back to Dan Ceppa 
-> Re: Hardware MB question

 > Part of the problem of the disappearance is that newer systems
 > are becoming quite inexpensive.

 GG> To me that is what makes the older systems more interesting.

 GG> Take a modern cheap car verses a Edwardian Roadster.  One has
 GG> inexpensive seats and trim, the other, hardwood craftmanship and
 GG> leather.  Thus the analogy I give my Atari 800 to most modern
 GG> computers. 
 GG> Sure they go faster, but are they as stylish?  :D

Good point!  

But, there were some old clunkers too...  

Then again, even the Edsel is now loved.  


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