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Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 22 May 2010, 02:34:50
(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10222&stc=1&d=1274513530)

The above image was microsoft's laptop scout (http://www.microsoft.com/windows/buy/windows-laptop-scout.aspx) feature a few years back. This screenshot is already a few years old, but I thought I would post it for all to enjoy.

First thing that caught my was the thinkpad. But look at what the bubble says "this laptop is about as heavy as a SMALL DOG?!?!"

Thinkpads are actually very light, one of the lighter laptops I've held. Still light even with the 9-cell battery packs.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: ch_123 on Sat, 22 May 2010, 04:01:50
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/368660.stm
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: Mental Hobbit on Sat, 22 May 2010, 05:00:16
IBM... aren't they the guys whose stupidity we owe the Microsoft monopoly? I hate them too.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: mr_a500 on Sat, 22 May 2010, 05:22:07
How about this?

(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10225&stc=1&d=1274523877)
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: mr_a500 on Sat, 22 May 2010, 05:51:30
Good comeback. (not really) ;)

Lame? I think not. In fact, I'm posting this using that 1987 Amiga 500. You try that with a 1987 PC running Windows 1.0. I dare you.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: mr_a500 on Sat, 22 May 2010, 06:05:48
Those Microsoft bastards - bad mouthing the Amiga like that. ;)
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 22 May 2010, 16:33:40
Quote from: mr_a500;185679
Good comeback. (not really) ;)

Lame? I think not. In fact, I'm posting this using that 1987 Amiga 500. You try that with a 1987 PC running Windows 1.0. I dare you.


You actually could if you used Arachne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachne_%28web_browser%29).
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: mr_a500 on Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:10:07
Quote from: EverythingIBM;185790
You actually could if you used Arachne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arachne_%28web_browser%29).


Fascinating. It looks like you're right.

But... the 1987 PC would certainly be heavier than a small dog. ;)
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:20:05
Quote from: mr_a500;185811
Fascinating. It looks like you're right.

But... the 1987 PC would certainly be heavier than a small dog. ;)


Well someone has to weigh this bastard:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4a/IBM_PS2_MCA_Model_55_SX%2C_front.jpg)

So, go run and weigh your amiga, then someone with a 1987 PS/2 computer can weigh theirs.

I would if I had one.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: kishy on Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:32:33
30-286, in the same case with roughly equivalent hardware inside (that's a 55SX pictured), is "a couple Model Ms" in weight.

Additionally, 55SX is 386 and MCA. Screw that.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: mr_a500 on Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:37:58
Quote from: EverythingIBM;185814
So, go run and weigh your amiga, then someone with a 1987 PS/2 computer can weigh theirs.

I would if I had one.

I think this picture here basically covers the weight difference between 1987 PC and Amiga 500:

(http://www.worldslargestdog1.com/Images/SamsonMuttES_468x353.jpg)
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: kishy on Sat, 22 May 2010, 18:46:32
Quote from: webwit;185823
Please use standard American units. How many small dogs is that?

I've got a 2 year old shih tzu (is that considered an American unit??). I'd say the computer is maybe 3 of her.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: kishy on Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:09:17
(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10241&stc=1&d=1274573345)

Ours just likes to run out in the mud.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: kishy on Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:39:58
Quote from: ripster;185832
Cute!  Barks softly and carries a big stick!

Not so soft. Surprisingly loud and deep bark, actually.

She does like big sticks though.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: EverythingIBM on Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:46:05
(http://geekhack.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=10242&stc=1&d=1274575542)

Good doggy... chew that macbook.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: Nonmouse on Sat, 22 May 2010, 19:58:54
Quote from: webwit;185823
Please use standard American units. How many small dogs is that?

Unpossible.  The dog pictured is clearly a Welsh Corgi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welsh_Corgi) (weight ~13 kilos), so only metric (or possibly Imperial) small dog units are appropriate.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: kishy on Sat, 22 May 2010, 20:07:45
I assure you, she's a shih tzu.
Title: Microsoft doesn't like IBM
Post by: ricercar on Sat, 22 May 2010, 20:31:41
This thread has really gone to the dogs