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From: ujmurphy@KING.MCS.DREXEL.EDU (Jim Murphy)
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Subject: Rumors 'n Things
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Date: 25 Jun 91 17:18:11 GMT
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        Here's an interesting bit that expands upon some of the rumors I've
been hearing over the past few months. I just read in this week's issue of
MacWeek (Don't even think I subscribe - we get it at work :) Notice the
strangely positive attitude. It's quite interesting when a Mac magazine starts
talking about Apple II rumors, eh?


        "Apple itself isn't above taking a gamble now and then. While lesser
minds might think the Mac LC is the perfect home color computer, there are some
fairly well-paid individuals at Apple who haven't forgotten the Apple IIGS.
Although the street price of LCs is hovering just below $1,700, the IIGS is
languishing at traditional computer specialty stores everywhere.

        To correct this situation, Apple is exploring options that no upscale
computer manufacturer has considered before. Specifically, some within Apple's
marketing hierarchy have convinced themselves that a 40-Mbyte color Apple IIGS
system would be just the ticket for the home market if it were sold at the
right price - say, about $1,500 - and through the right channels. In this case,
the right channels under consideration reportedly include the American Express
catalog and cable TV's bizarre Home Shopping Network. There's even talk of
opening an Apple company store..."


        Now, do as all good Apple II users should and take this as it is - a
rumour. :-)

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