Computer Shopper
16 messages in this thread
Bob, I agree that Computer Shopper, on the whole, is a most excellent
computer magazine, particularly in its Amiga coverage. The only flaw I see
in Computer Shopper is that you waste space that could well be used for
important matters, such as Amiga coverage or advertising, with
'Levitations'. But, since there is so much to like about Computer Shopper,
I just skip the column on my way to the Amiga articles. –Eet–
Director of Mayhem
Extra Terrestrial Imports, Ltd.
My problem is the number of trees that must be cut down to print that
'luggable' magazine! 😉
-Greg
Gregory:
I want to point out that not only are we responsible for the
rampant defoliation of forests, we are NOT responsible for any physical
injury you may incur while reading or otherwise lifting Computer Shopper.
Seriously, we DO have an officewide recycling program in place at
Ziff, so we are doing a little to help things out….
Thanks for the comments,
Bob L.
Bob,
Do you still get "hate mail" from the Postal Employees?
And that starting in a few months the magazine will have to be delivered
by UPS?
Lloyd
Lloyd:
In reference to those occasions when I have had mail spindled,
folded or mutilated, I refer to Computer Shopper as "Bob's Revenge."
And remember, we are not responsible for any back injuries, muscle
strain or other physical infirmity that you may incur as a result of
reading Coomputer Shopper.
Best,
Bob L.
Ha. Ha. Wait'll I tell Levitan about this.
You know, I suppose, that Arlan is a BIG Amiga supporter. In fact,
he co-wrote the definitive guide to AmigaDOS.
Good One,
Bob L.
Judging from his other writing, if he cowrote the definitive guide to
AmigaDOS, then it must be 1/2 about Epson or Apple or some such. For a "BIG
amiga supporter", Levitan sure seems to hide it well in his columns.
–Eet–
Might I have the temerity to suggest that you actually look at the book
before you come to a decision. I realize that actually having the facts
runs counter to current trends in contemporary American thought, but you
may wish to relyon them as a last resort. Commodore makes terrific
hardware, has an extremely talented development team, but has been
hamstrung over the years by one brain-dead marketing team after
another….much of the trouble can be laid directly at the door of Irving
Gould. Harry Copperman and company seem to be trying to break out of that
pattern. I wish 'em all the best, but I'll be damned surprised (and
pleased) if they make a go of it. Just so as not to disappoint you
..there will be a healthy handful of cheap shots tossed Commodore's way
over the next few months, but if you doubt that the Amiga is one of my
favorite machines, wait until the november issue of COMPUTE!…that should
set the record straight.
Coming from a different direction, couldn't one blame Commodore's "image
problem" on the seeming necessity for corporations (almost any kind) to
spew upscale, elegant images of their products (or simply THEMSELVES) all
over television and printed journals? Are we Americans that sheepish, that
we won't accept a product unless it's drowned in media-bliss? We couldn't
stomach a politician who wouldn't have launched a TV ad campaign for
themselves.
I like paying less for my Amiga because Commodore isn't occupied with
brainwashing us with images of 'respectability' and 'reliability' and
'just-plain-rightness' of the Amiga, and then mucking-up the 'image' of
other corporations' products.
Some food for thought..
Commodore has spent lots of bucks on advertising….the problem is that few
people remember the campaigns and ads. Last year's "Stevie" commercials and
multi-page Time magazine spreads cost big-time bucks and failed to pump
sales or image by a significant amount. Commodore has a special problem
when it comes to dealing with the Fortune 500…much of it directly related
to the stewardship of Irving Gould. For better or worse, many CEOs aren't
terribly interested in doing business with a company that is chartered in
the Bahamas as a tax dodge, or meeting Mr. Gould, who can't stay in the
country for more than a few day's at a time. For fifty bucks a head, all
Amiga owners could form a consortium, buy out Irving and make ME the
titular head of Commodore. If you can make it happen, you can borrow the
company jet on weekends. Ciao!
Oh, gawd…. and here I thought there could be nobody _worse_ than Gould at
the helm of CBM. <grin> –Eet–
Director of Mayhem
Extra Terrestrial Imports, Ltd.
Sure there could!! Tramiel could come back!!
Bill, K3OZM
Bill,
"Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your computer……"
Lloyd
Okay Jim…If I can't beg a kind word, I'm certainly not averse to buying
one. You're a shoe-in for Director for Development of Undeliverables once I
take over. Just get the Lamborghini waxed before you return it.
Well, Arlan's charter in his Computer Shopper is not necessarily to be an
Amiga booster; but, rather, to discuss issues related to the computer
industry at large. You can find Arlan's writing about Amiga matters in
other publications.
Best, Bob L.