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MacBook Pros and Mac OS X are so three weeks ago. I'm all about getting a brand new PowerBook from Best Buy with Windows 98. While the product description says OS X ships on the PowerBook, its accompanying image certainly says otherwise.

While this could easily be an Apple-hatin' designer or maybe just a design department goof, it's at least good for a snicker, especially since it's Best Buy, of all places.

[via The Apple Blog]

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MacBook Pros and Mac OS X are so three weeks ago. I'm all about getting a brand new PowerBook from Best Buy with Windows 98. While the...
 

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Justin

I never actually thought that Windows on a Mac screen would make the computer uglier ... apparently it does!

February 03 2006 at 4:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Anthony

That is awesome! I used to work there!!! LOL!

Ah, how the "impeccable" company does business is a laughable matter. Reminds me of the good old days...

February 02 2006 at 6:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Michael

That's XP, Windows 98 didn't have gradients on the taskbar.

February 02 2006 at 3:31 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Bob Mc

This just proves that Windows will run on the new Intel Macs!

February 02 2006 at 11:51 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Random

Best Buy sells computers? I thought those were display items only. ;)

I avoid the computer department. They barely know more than my somewhat computer-literate parents do.

Best Buy is good for appliances, music, and videos. Nuttin' more.

February 02 2006 at 9:47 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Shig

Ironic, no? Once upon a time, any screen grab that appeared in an ad was of a Mac screen. I know times have changed, but I still break out in hives at the thought of doing design work on a Windows machine.

February 02 2006 at 8:34 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
holophile

Jonathan, I agree with Diva. If you know it's salvagable there's no reason to pass up any laptop/notebook for $100. It's a great investment for an interim computer.
When you finally do get that Mac you really want in June, you can always keep the Ti, as a second machine or pass it on to somebody else that can use it. Heck, even if it doesn't work, you can always part it out on eBay. If the LCD still works, it's worth at least what you're paying to take it off your friends hands.

February 02 2006 at 7:55 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
David Chartier

Jonathan: $100 for a TiBook is a horrible buy. Don't do it!

Now what is your friend's phone number again? :)

Just kidding, I'm with Mac Diva: that's a great deal, and if you can afford the cash for it and the new hard drive I'd recommend jumping on it too.

February 02 2006 at 7:36 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
RedDrumMaster

LoL, though it's Windows 95 you n00b! ;-))

February 02 2006 at 4:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Aaron Yates

Best buy sells computers that can CLEARLY dual boot Windows and OS X...so where is my prize money?!

February 02 2006 at 1:12 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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