[X4U] Re: Mac Mini!!!

[lesposen at optushome.com.au]

On 13/01/2005, at 6:56 PM, Greg Chapel wrote:

<<<Yeah, but is that really the message Apple wants to send to potentially
new
users. I think Apple made a mistake here. They should be offering 512mb as
minimum config, and charging an extra $150.00 for the 1gb upgrade. They
should also drop AppleCare price to 10% of machine cost ~$50.00.>>>

Apple does this (256MB) because of two reasons, I believe.

RAM price remains volatile - the other components can be more tightly
figured in the total costings.

Second, it gives local Apple resellers an opportunity to work out extra
deals for customers, and 
differentiate themselves, as well as get a little cut on the extra RAM
itself.

It also makes way for a higher specced minimac ( ie, more RAM) down the
track once Apple gauges 
demand.

Les

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