PC parts with the style of a mac?

[Mickel]

I've had a customer request PCs that look as "cool" as a Mac. Can anyone
suggest anything? All I can think of is Dell but I wouldn't say they have as
much style as a mac. I think the actual box might not be important, as they
can be hidden. It's more just the screen, keyboard, mouse and speakers that
would be an issue. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks,
Michael

 

[~misfit~]

I've had a customer request PCs that look as "cool" as a Mac. Can
anyone suggest anything? All I can think of is Dell but I wouldn't
say they have as much style as a mac. I think the actual box might
not be important, as they can be hidden. It's more just the screen,
keyboard, mouse and speakers that would be an issue. Does anyone have
any suggestions?

Get Macs and run Windows via Bootcamp. Or tell the customer to get real.

 

[Mickel]

Get Macs and run Windows via Bootcamp.

I thought of that but it seems like an additional overhead and not really a
supported way to do things.

Or tell the customer to get real.

I don't think their request is unreasonable. I found quite a few PCs and
monitors that could qualify to some degree. Dell has a mac mini copy and
some quite nice monitors. None of them are quite as stylish as the macs but
they definately have some style to them. See below for some of the stuff I
found.

Michael

Phillips 22" monitor

http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/pc-monitor/brilliance-22-inch-wide-wsxga-plus-220c1sb_00/prd/us/

iMac copy

http://tech2.in.com/india/news/desktop-pcs/dell-launches-studio-one-desktop-19-pc-in-india/68422/0

Dell mac mini copy

http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/...d.aspx?refid=inspiron-zino-hd&s=dhs&cs=audhs1

Dell Studio One 19 (only has 18.5 inch display)

http://www1.ap.dell.com/content/pro...sktop-studio-one-19?c=au&l=en&s=dhs&cs=audhs1

Dell 545s Slim

http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/...x?refid=desktop-inspiron-545s&s=dhs&cs=audhs1

Dell Studio Slim

http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/...spx?refid=desktop-studio-slim&s=dhs&cs=audhs1

HP 600T

http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...hoslp/psg/desktops/All-in-One_PCs/600t_series

Dell Studio Hybrid

http://www.dell.com.au/hybrid

Dell 23" monitor

http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/...?refid=monitor-dell-sp2309wfp&cs=audhs1&s=dhs

Dell 30" monitor

http://www1.ap.dell.com/au/en/home/...pd.aspx?refid=monitor_3008wfp&s=dhs&cs=audhs1

Samsung 23" LED Monitor

http://www.samsung.com/hk_en/consum...s/LS23EFPKFV/XK/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail

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Benq LED

http://www.benq.com.au/products/LCD/?product=1558

 

[Mickel]

I've had a customer request PCs that look as "cool" as a Mac. Can anyone
suggest anything? All I can think of is Dell but I wouldn't say they have
as
much style as a mac. I think the actual box might not be important, as
they
can be hidden. It's more just the screen, keyboard, mouse and speakers
that
would be an issue. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Are PCs so unstylish that no one has any real suggestions? :-0

Michael

 

[Mickel]

Style is a matter of personal taste, BUT merely trying to
duplicate a Mac is not style it's being one of the sheep.

Who said we are trying to duplicate mac? I want something with as much style
as a mac, not a copy of the mac styling.

If you want style, hang art on your wall. The ideal
computer is not a stylish one, it's one hidden under your
desk so it isn't seen at all unless you look for it.

Obviously that's simply not true, this is a matter of taste and if someone
wants a stylish computer on their desk then I wish them the best of luck. If
they wish to purchase it from me then all the better. It's not a request I
get very often but I think most people like stylish things even if they
don't say so directly. Look at how iPhone sales are going at the moment.

Michael

 

[~misfit~]

Who said we are trying to duplicate mac? I want something with as
much style as a mac, not a copy of the mac styling.

There is only one thing with as much style as a Mac... Other things could
have more or less...

Obviously that's simply not true, this is a matter of taste and if
someone wants a stylish computer on their desk then I wish them the
best of luck. If they wish to purchase it from me then all the
better. It's not a request I get very often but I think most people
like stylish things even if they don't say so directly. Look at how
iPhone sales are going at the moment.

Yes, a true triumph of form over function and another sign of the coming of
the anti-christ.

 

[Mickel]

There is only one thing with as much style as a Mac... Other things could
have more or less...

I forgot I was in a newsgroup where the newsgroup Nazis make you cross all
the Is and dot all the Ts.

Yes, a true triumph of form over function and another sign of the coming
of the anti-christ.

That may or may not be true but the point is people are starting to like
style in their computer equipement more and more. I don't see an issue with
someone requesting it, at least they are honest about it

Michael

 

[~misfit~]

I forgot I was in a newsgroup where the newsgroup Nazis make you
cross all the Is and dot all the Ts.

<shrug> My first reply to you gave you the only possible answer to your
question. Run BootCamp on a Mac if you want a 'PC' with as much style as a
Mac. Ain't my fault if you're asking the wrong questions.

That may or may not be true but the point is people are starting to
like style in their computer equipement more and more.

Be that as it may, my above-quoted comment was in reference to the iPhone.
Methinks you doth trim too much.

I don't see an
issue with someone requesting it, at least they are honest about it

Honesty's not a bad thing.

 

[GT]

Are PCs so unstylish that no one has any real suggestions? :-0

Michael

If you want a PC that looks like a Mac, then why not just buy a Mac?

 

[DevilsPGD]

In message <[email protected]> Allen

And the connections all on the back, where a contortionist can't get to
them. Which means that you have to pull it out of its cubbyhole. Which,
in turn, means all the cables have to be four feet longer than
necessary. That's the only problem I have with the usual PC style.

I currently own three laptops, and my girlfriend has one. Not a single
one have "all connections on the back", and only one has *any*
connections on the back (and then only the power)

None of the laptops were chosen with any care toward the physical
location of connections.

 

[DevilsPGD]

In message <[email protected]> "Mickel"

Who said we are trying to duplicate mac? I want something with as much style
as a mac, not a copy of the mac styling.

Dell makes some interesting machines, if you're more interested in a
fashion statement then the job at hand.

http://www.adamobydell.com/ is one such example of a line competing more
on style than substance. They're not particularly bad machines, but for
the price, you could do better.

You really need to define a bit more about what you want to get better
feedback, I'm a bit of a fan of the Lenovo style myself.

 

[terryc]

I've had a customer request PCs that look as "cool" as a Mac.

what exactly does that mean?
Last time I looked, Mac=silver and PC=black, so just take a case, strip
it down, wander down to your local $2 for a rattle pack spray can of
silver and go to town.

suggest anything? All I can think of is Dell but I wouldn't say they
have as much style as a mac. I think the actual box might not be
important, as they can be hidden. It's more just the screen, keyboard,
mouse and speakers that would be an issue. Does anyone have any
suggestions?

Just look around. Seriously, I hope you've taken a quote fee for all this
time wasting.

 

[terryc]

http://www.adamobydell.com/ is one such example of a line competing more
on style than substance. They're not particularly bad machines, but for
the price, you could do better.

Isn't that the whole point of "style" = crap at expensive prices?

 

[terryc]

And the connections all on the back, where a contortionist can't get to
them. Which means that you have to pull it out of its cubbyhole. Which,
in turn, means all the cables have to be four feet longer than
necessary. That's the only problem I have with the usual PC style. Allen

Which connections?
I solved this problem by just buying two new cases that included 4 USB
and headphone & mic sockets on the front. what else do you need to swap
around?

 

[Mickel]

Isn't that the whole point of "style" = crap at expensive prices?

Quite often yes but that does not have to be the case. The dell monitor I
bought was quite stylish and cheap (23", better than full HD res, web cam,
usb, microphone, dvi, hdmi for $237AU).

Michael

 

[Mickel]

If you want something that looks like a Mac, buy a Mac.

That is an option but I'm a bit nervous about doing that as it's not
necessarily a supported path.

BUT, "style" is not some fixed list of features, it varies
per person. Some people think glowing things are cool,
others think they look like a teenager's distraction or
eyesore. Some think brushed aluminum is nice, to others it
reminds them of a casket. Some think big is good, others
small, others thick, others thin.

Some don't care how it's made, just what it looks like.
Others vice-versa.

There is no answer to your question except to not ask us, go
look at some cases and pick out one... all the while
remembering that in the end, what looks best is to not have
the case in the way, in view at all, to have it tucked away
so you have a clean non-cluttered area. Towards that end,
spending more on a case to make it visually appealing is a
total waste of money.

A case is meant to house components, art is meant to be
visually appealing. Recognize the purpose of each and you
will be ahead of where you are now.

That was a fantastic speech but I am just after suggestions. I don't know
what the customer wants and they possibly don't know either until they've
seen it. I really wouldn't have thought this would be so complicated.

Michael

 

[Mickel]

Just look around. Seriously, I hope you've taken a quote fee for all this
time wasting.

It's not me causing the time wasting, it's everyone here who feels the need
to turn everything into an arguement.

Michael

 

[Mickel]

Dell makes some interesting machines, if you're more interested in a
fashion statement then the job at hand.

I had a look at dell, they do have some interesting stuff. I neve realised
they made such an interesting range.

http://www.adamobydell.com/ is one such example of a line competing more
on style than substance. They're not particularly bad machines, but for
the price, you could do better.

Thanks, looks interesting. I don't think money is a huge issue, the idea is
to make a dental surgery that looks upmarket so they have to expect a little
extra cost at least.

You really need to define a bit more about what you want to get better
feedback, I'm a bit of a fan of the Lenovo style myself.

I'm really just after any suggestions.

Michael

 

[~misfit~]

In message <[email protected]> Allen


I currently own three laptops, and my girlfriend has one. Not a
single one have "all connections on the back", and only one has *any*
connections on the back (and then only the power)

None of the laptops were chosen with any care toward the physical
location of connections.

Did anyone else mention laptops?

No?

OK.

 

[Mickel]

Guessing what "style" a person likes is always complicated.

I'm just after *suggestions* not a debate.