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"But see, I don't see the point of designing my websites for ease of use. Browsing the Internet, or using just any computer in general, is a difficult experience. I don't care if it's hard for consumers to use my websites, they'll work to figure it out. How else are they going to gain computing experience?" Pray tell me your friend's name... so I never employ him to design a website for me. I have bought an iPad (Bloody thing's held up in Korean Customs; another story, another time). The last thing I want is a computing experience. I want a reading experience, a gaming experience, a browsing experience and most of all a relaxing experience. The whole idea is to make "computing" transparent. Take away the computing layer from between the content and the device. I just pick up the device and I have content, with none of the cruft in between. Your friend needs to take a sip (a scull) of reality. If he thinks most people want to learn computing through difficult experiences, he's delusional; in fact most people don't want to learn computing. It is just something they have to do in there day to day life. Make something difficult and most people walk away. How many people opt to drive manual transmission cars, even though they a cheaper? Very few. People have enough to worry about without learning things they don't perceive they need to know. Give your friend some advice; KiSS.

"mikepass, no business in their right minds walk the ropes blindfolded, OK? SJ can say whatever he wants on TV for marketing glitz but no doubt, Apple does extensive researches to position its next strategies. Sometimes, do not believe what you hear from SJ. He has lied many times in the past only to swallow his own words. “We do no market research” right! The MB Air and the TV Take 2 sure needs more market research." Your right, I should have qualified the the quote with "make up your own mind." Mind you, the original TV smacks of a lack of market research. It just didn't fill any niche at all. The only research needed to say it had to be improved was in the balance sheets. That said, I do believe some research is done, but even a million people said they liked something one way and SJ liked it the, I do wonder what he would do. Sometimes arrogance can overshadow good business decisions. "No, I mean a decent configuration the size of 2-3 stacked minis with upgradeable GPU card, HD or two, RAM capability to 4-8 GB, and a replaceable CPU daughterboard for future-proofing your investment." As I said, I doubt SJ wants people to future proof their investment. That just doesn't sell enough machines. I agree that the "one size fits all" is not a good argument for the iMac, but for the average business and user it's not a bad choice. I use one at work in an elementary school and have done some whiz bang Keynote displays for the kids and teachers and also some great little video projects using iMovie '06. There is plenty of power for that. And, you would be surprised how many people say what great design, or where's the computer or I want one or just WOW. Both teachers and students. So I just don't agree that the iMac is aimed at a teen crowd. I'm no teen (no offence taken) That said, I do believe Apple should make a machine that fits in with that semi/pro crowd. But they won't for the reason below. I'm in a country (South Korea) where 99% of computer users use Windows. To break through in a country like this Apple needs to be visible. I am seeing many Apple notebooks and iMac's in TV advertisements and programs. This sort of visibility can't be achieved when your product is under a desk or doesn't look remarkably different. I definitely believe the iMac is sacred (for better or worse) and I doubt SJ will risk it, no matter what market research may tell him. There again, I have been very wrong before and Apple will probably release one of these mythical machines next Tuesday.

I agree with jobberwacky. If Apple really want the Mac to take off in Asia, then they need to accommodate the languages in the dictionary. All I want though, is an English dictionary not an American dictionary. Can anyone tell me how to achieve this on a Mac. Preferably without paying money. Cheers