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From: hamilton@uiucuxc.CSO.UIUC.EDU
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Subject: Re: New Atari Toy Computer
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Date: Thu, 23-Jan-86 09:50:00 EST
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Posted: Thu Jan 23 09:50:00 1986
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Nf-From: uiucuxc.CSO.UIUC.EDU!hamilton    Jan 23 08:50:00 1986


>>because it has a higher price than the ST, just that people who are
>>going to spend $2000 for a computer will not even consider the ST, or
>>any other less expensive computer.
>
>Do you have any evidence for this?  I have never known anyone to put
>a lower limit on what they are willing to spend, just an upper limit.

    speaking for myself, i do it all the time.  for example, if i need
tools, i'll go to (eg) Sears and pay extra for Craftsman or somesuch,
instead of buying a $19.95 wonderwrench from the likes of Ronco.  several
of the grocery stores in my area have extensive "generic" product sections,
but i don't usually use them much.  in short, i tend to suspect deals that
look "to good to be true".  note that i'm NOT commenting on the ST per se,
only the consumer psychology.

	wayne hamilton
	U of Il and US Army Corps of Engineers CERL
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