Comments on: What PC OEMs Can Do http://chris.pirillo.com/what-pc-oems-can-do/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:37:17 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Jerry Dunhamhttp://chris.pirillo.com/what-pc-oems-can-do/comment-page-1/#comment-596838 Jerry Dunham Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:07:14 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/25/what-pc-oems-can-do/#comment-596838 I know you had to protect Justin's identity, but could you point us to more information on running OS X on standard PC hardware, preferably hardware we can assemble ourselves? I know you had to protect Justin’s identity, but could you point us to more information on running OS X on standard PC hardware, preferably hardware we can assemble ourselves?

]]> By: Rhadamanthyshttp://chris.pirillo.com/what-pc-oems-can-do/comment-page-1/#comment-595780 Rhadamanthys Mon, 25 Feb 2008 18:57:40 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/25/what-pc-oems-can-do/#comment-595780 Very good integration between hardware and software is a highly desirable feature for both the professional and the consumer markets. It ensure that things "just work" for the user. Tigh hardware/software integration can be achieved using Windows based systems, but at a very high cost (look at XP based workstations and certified to run a CAD software like CATIA), which makes it unsuitable for a home product. MS has already started to integrate hardware and software better, (xBox 360), but its efforts are currently not complete. How long till MS proposes a box that integrates a Game console and a "PC" running a tailor made version of Windows for other aps? It would spare us quite a few headaches, but I guess, it will never happen, because the minute MS does this, you can bet that Sony and other big OEMs will do the same with an OS tailored for their hardware and MS will lose a big chunk of its current revenue.I know that to some, this approach to computers looks like a huge step back in time, but when I think about it, what I care about as a home user today is very different from what I used to care about 15 years ago.As a customer I want something that "just work" (Is there a copyright on this?). I want performance for the aps I am running. I don't care about the OS: the thing should be invisible and stay out of my way. As a home user I want to be sure that I will be able to watch the video I am making today in 30 years. I want to make sure that the Text documents I am writing today will remain readable in 30 years. Very good integration between hardware and software is a highly desirable feature for both the professional and the consumer markets. It ensure that things “just work” for the user. Tigh hardware/software integration can be achieved using Windows based systems, but at a very high cost (look at XP based workstations and certified to run a CAD software like CATIA), which makes it unsuitable for a home product. MS has already started to integrate hardware and software better, (xBox 360), but its efforts are currently not complete. How long till MS proposes a box that integrates a Game console and a “PC” running a tailor made version of Windows for other aps? It would spare us quite a few headaches, but I guess, it will never happen, because the minute MS does this, you can bet that Sony and other big OEMs will do the same with an OS tailored for their hardware and MS will lose a big chunk of its current revenue.

I know that to some, this approach to computers looks like a huge step back in time, but when I think about it, what I care about as a home user today is very different from what I used to care about 15 years ago.

As a customer I want something that “just work” (Is there a copyright on this?). I want performance for the aps I am running. I don’t care about the OS: the thing should be invisible and stay out of my way. As a home user I want to be sure that I will be able to watch the video I am making today in 30 years. I want to make sure that the Text documents I am writing today will remain readable in 30 years.

]]> By: SyNyRgYhttp://chris.pirillo.com/what-pc-oems-can-do/comment-page-1/#comment-595635 SyNyRgY Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:17:18 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/25/what-pc-oems-can-do/#comment-595635 Great read, Chris. In my opinion, a lot of what someone thinks is implemented well is very much based on what they have experience using. If someone has never used a Mac how could they know the features it does have are implemented better than Windows'? For instance... honestly, I have never touched a Mac with the exception of the retail display models like at Best Buy or CompUSA. Basically, Windows is all I know, so, to me, Windows implements what they have to offer the best. Maybe I say this because I have nothing to compare to? Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against Macs. I would love to own one if the price wasn't stopping me! However, because I've been using Windows all my life, that's what I use. Some day Apple... some day I'll take the plunge... :) Great read, Chris. In my opinion, a lot of what someone thinks is implemented well is very much based on what they have experience using. If someone has never used a Mac how could they know the features it does have are implemented better than Windows’? For instance… honestly, I have never touched a Mac with the exception of the retail display models like at Best Buy or CompUSA. Basically, Windows is all I know, so, to me, Windows implements what they have to offer the best. Maybe I say this because I have nothing to compare to? Don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Macs. I would love to own one if the price wasn’t stopping me! However, because I’ve been using Windows all my life, that’s what I use. Some day Apple… some day I’ll take the plunge… :)

]]> By: mikehttp://chris.pirillo.com/what-pc-oems-can-do/comment-page-1/#comment-595630 mike Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:05:40 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/25/what-pc-oems-can-do/#comment-595630 i agree apple is thriving for a greater cause to ensure we get what we pay for in the long run and spend more time enjoying our computer instead of figuring things out and feeling frustrated. i agree apple is thriving for a greater cause to ensure we get what we pay for in the long run and spend more time enjoying our computer instead of figuring things out and feeling frustrated.

]]> By: Michael Rivera (mrivera1)http://chris.pirillo.com/what-pc-oems-can-do/comment-page-1/#comment-595626 Michael Rivera (mrivera1) Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:03:20 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2008/02/25/what-pc-oems-can-do/#comment-595626 I definitely think Chris has a point on this topic. The Mac has an aura that surrounds it, an aura that no PC manufacturer can reproduce. Buying a Mac has a way different feeling compared to buying a regular PC. Replicating that Mac experience on your average run of the mill PC stuff just doesn't work. Apple listens to their users...Safari for Windows is a great example. Many of the features and fixes I requested were added to the new releases. PC OEM's and Microsoft don't seem to understand that. I hear stories of Mac users blogging, chatting, etc. on the first day with a new computer. I spent the first week on my computer getting rid of the crapware and fixing issues. The PC OEM crowd has a lot of work to do, as I know as soon as this computer is of no use to me anymore, I will be making a trip to the Apple Store. I definitely think Chris has a point on this topic. The Mac has an aura that surrounds it, an aura that no PC manufacturer can reproduce. Buying a Mac has a way different feeling compared to buying a regular PC. Replicating that Mac experience on your average run of the mill PC stuff just doesn’t work. Apple listens to their users…Safari for Windows is a great example. Many of the features and fixes I requested were added to the new releases. PC OEM’s and Microsoft don’t seem to understand that. I hear stories of Mac users blogging, chatting, etc. on the first day with a new computer. I spent the first week on my computer getting rid of the crapware and fixing issues. The PC OEM crowd has a lot of work to do, as I know as soon as this computer is of no use to me anymore, I will be making a trip to the Apple Store.

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