Apple Phases Out Its Last CRT Computer

Apple CRT
Let’s face it - Thin is in.

Design has been the key to Apple’s success in recent years, so it is no surprise that they have made this bold move in completely ridding its product line of bulky cathode-ray-tube monitors on Wednesday, becoming one of the first major PC makers to sell only flat-panel displays.

Ironically enough, you might say that it was the CRT monitors which brought them back from the dead 8 years ago. Some of you might remember Apple’s great revival back in 1998, where their cool colorful I-Mac monitors breathed new life into the then dying manufacturer. Selling 150,000 units within it’s first seven days, it recaptured the public’s attention, transforming the company’s fortunes, and turned Apple from a laughing stock of the industry, to one of the most respected companies around — A lean outfit targeting the cool and trendy niche.

The Cupertino based maker of Macintosh computers introduced iMac specifically for schools and students, finally putting to rest the eMac, which was the company’s last remaining CRT-based model.

Coolness though, comes with a price. The low-cost iMac is sold only to qualified education customers — mainly schools and colleges as well as individuals who are teachers or college students. The rest of us unfortunately, have to empty our pockets for higher end models, like paying a ridiculous USD $150 to change the color of your I-book from white to black.

Goodbye big and ugly, hello slim and sexy.

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    1. Anonymous said,

      on July 6th, 2006 at 1:36 pm

      A good thing really, I wish with that, more manufacturer will mass produce flat panel and drive the price down so that we can phase out crt for good.

      Not to mention CRT is bad for the eyes too. ;)

    2. James Yeang said,

      on July 6th, 2006 at 1:41 pm

      Definately. Prices are really attractive now. I recently saw a Dell LCD 17 incher selling for RM 650 (USD 180). I’m thinking of finally making the switch with my home desktop.

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