Comment Re:no screen? (Score 2, Insightful) 186
I think must people are not getting the point of the PIC.
Yes, for $299 it's an expensive PC. But the point is that it's not a PC. The PIC is a rugged internet appliance with some basic productivity tools. It's supposed to have no maintenance cost (the kind of appliance where you cannot delete the any system files by mistake or screw the internet configuration). The kind of appliance where you don't have to worry about virus (at least in theory) because you cannot install or modify executables.
If you know how to use a PC, you are not the target customer for the PIC. By contrast, if you don't know how to maintain your computer, you don't have the time/willingness to learn to do so and you don't have geek friends (or they no longer take your calls), the PIC is a very good choice for you.
For my in-laws, this system is more valuable than a super cool laptop, because it will keep working longer (and they won't need to call me).
Yes, for $299 it's an expensive PC. But the point is that it's not a PC. The PIC is a rugged internet appliance with some basic productivity tools. It's supposed to have no maintenance cost (the kind of appliance where you cannot delete the any system files by mistake or screw the internet configuration). The kind of appliance where you don't have to worry about virus (at least in theory) because you cannot install or modify executables.
If you know how to use a PC, you are not the target customer for the PIC. By contrast, if you don't know how to maintain your computer, you don't have the time/willingness to learn to do so and you don't have geek friends (or they no longer take your calls), the PIC is a very good choice for you.
For my in-laws, this system is more valuable than a super cool laptop, because it will keep working longer (and they won't need to call me).
