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kick52 · Mar 11, 2006, 02:50 AM

Hi all.

vote

kick52

Super Mario · Mar 11, 2006, 02:51 AM

Latest iMac and MacBook Pro.

Judge_Fire · Mar 11, 2006, 03:10 AM

The original one.

- small footprint
- raised display
- handle for carrying
- not too heavy

http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py..._A_Porsche.txt

J

Ulrich Kinbote · Mar 11, 2006, 03:49 AM

Seeing as I don't own all 12 of those computers, I can't give you a qualified answer. But maybe the PowerBook 12" for the design-economy necessary for such a small unit.

Ulrich Kinbote · Mar 11, 2006, 03:50 AM

The clamshell getting votes? You gotta be kidding.

alphamatrix · Mar 11, 2006, 04:56 AM

I voted other because there was no Quadra 605 option.

Maflynn · Mar 11, 2006, 05:08 AM

I cannot believe you don't have the original mac on there.

That baby is work of art and ground breaking at the time.

as2 · Mar 11, 2006, 05:22 AM

What about the Cube!?

willed · Mar 11, 2006, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by as2

What about the Cube!?

Seconded! This poll is worthless. Also forgets a little computer called the Macintosh from 1984

TETENAL · Mar 11, 2006, 06:05 AM

I voted other. The Cube was the most beautiful computer. I dunno why it didn't get its own point in the poll.

Millennium · Mar 11, 2006, 07:05 AM

The blue PowerMac G3. The G4 looked better with the gray, but other than the color it wasn't really a significant change, and that was a Good Thing. The Yosemite case design and its descendants blended form with function in a way not really seen since the days of the Mac LC, which I'd place second. I'd put the G5 at third: although it followed many of the same principles as the G3, it doesn't work as well: the side door is a panel rather than hinged, and you've got that big air-deflector thing to deal with.

angelmb · Mar 11, 2006, 08:16 AM

Where are the next Mac towers? They are going to look awesome

Other (Cube) gets my vote.

euphras · Mar 11, 2006, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by Millennium

The blue PowerMac G3. The G4 looked better with the gray, but other than the color it wasn't really a significant change, and that was a Good Thing. The Yosemite case design and its descendants blended form with function in a way not really seen since the days of the Mac LC, which I'd place second. I'd put the G5 at third: although it followed many of the same principles as the G3, it doesn't work as well: the side door is a panel rather than hinged, and you've got that big air-deflector thing to deal with.

Secondinated! El Capitan still dead sexy

version · Mar 11, 2006, 08:26 AM

The Pismo -most beautiful computer ever made.

rickey939 · Mar 11, 2006, 08:36 AM

TiBook.

monkeybrain · Mar 11, 2006, 09:12 AM

I'd like to see the Mini on there. Although it probably isn't the best ever designed, I like mine so much and think it is such a sturdy and compact design I would like to see it get some votes.

And what about adding the Twentieth Anniversary Mac? And do Newton's count? (I suppose not, since they ran Newton OS, not Mac OS).

wdlove · Mar 11, 2006, 09:28 AM

I really like the look of the Power Mac G5.

Kevin · Mar 11, 2006, 09:29 AM

The G3 tower was the first really cool design IMHO.

osiris · Mar 11, 2006, 09:36 AM

I like the G4 Sawtooth design the best: extremely expandable and accessible. Form meets function.

angelmb · Mar 11, 2006, 10:05 AM

So it does my MDD, but both have deserve it to 'El Capitán'

osiris · 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

The G3 tower was the first really cool design IMHO.

Yeah, the G3 through MDD towers were great to work on and looked great.
The MDD had the bonus of coming with a vanity mirror.

Kevin · Mar 11, 2006, 10:23 AM

I don't get why the iMac G5 is winning...
it's hardly "Best Designed"

euphras · Mar 11, 2006, 10:40 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

I don't get why the iMac G5 is winning...
it's hardly "Best Designed"

Maybe because many of our younger members never have seen one "El Capitan" in person?!?

Kevin · Mar 11, 2006, 10:42 AM

I think it may have to do with people just voting on what they OWN.

version · Mar 11, 2006, 11:13 AM

Originally Posted by Kevin

I think it may have to do with people just voting on what they OWN.

Yeah, that's probably it.

Hope you're doing good, zim.

ambush · Mar 11, 2006, 11:16 AM

20th Aniv.

Current iMac and Titanium tie for the second place.

Third place... Powermac 9600 :-)

BigBadWolf · Mar 11, 2006, 11:43 AM

Pismo

xcaliber · Mar 11, 2006, 11:44 AM

The iMac G4 .. fondly called the "iLamp". It was my first Mac, I loved the gooseneck design.

Weyland-Yutani · Mar 11, 2006, 11:55 AM

I think the iBook is by far the best design. Super portable, durable, good-looking and with a damn fine airport reception.

The AlBooks and TiBooks just suck in Airport

cheers

W-Y

ambush · Mar 11, 2006, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

I don't get why the iMac G5 is winning...
it's hardly "Best Designed"

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=personal
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=taste

Jawbone54 · Mar 11, 2006, 12:39 PM

I love the iMac G5 design. I'm not judgint simply by aesthetics. It's a great design because it fits everything into one beautifully designed small package.

Kevin · Mar 11, 2006, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by ambush

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=personal
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=taste

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=retarded
http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=post

Lateralus · Mar 11, 2006, 12:47 PM

I'll pass on voting since the options kinda suck.

My favorites;

Desktops - Mac IIci, LC III, Power Mac 9600, Gumdrop iMac G3s, Power Mac G3 B&W, Power Mac G5.

Notebooks - PowerBooks 100, 540c, 1400, 2400, 3400 and Pismo. As well as the first white iBook, before the case went all cheap-plastic-looking.

Clones - UMAX S900, PCC PowerTower Pro.

harrisjamieh · Mar 11, 2006, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by Jawbone54

I love the iMac G5 design. I'm not judgint simply by aesthetics. It's a great design because it fits everything into one beautifully designed small package.

Thats why I voted for it. Yes, I do own one (well, a core duo version), but thats not the reason I voted for it. If I had the money I would have probs bought a PowerMac. Its just the iMac truely is the most amazing computer on the market today. Its fast, its modern, but most of all, it packs the entire computer into something only slightly thicker than an LCD screen. OK, a laptop does this all the time, but the iMac has desktop performance, what with the 7200 HD and desktop graphics. No other manufacturer offers a computer with the same amazing design of the iMac. It is a clear winner in my mind.

My second choice would have been the 20th Anv Mac (not that I have ever been lucky enough to see one in the flesh, but from the pictures... ooo its nice!)

Kevin · Mar 11, 2006, 12:53 PM

The G5 iMac to me was a step backwards. Esp the front HUGE white space at the bottom. I guess I am used to the "streamline" look.

I think the lampshade model was better IMHO.

version · Mar 11, 2006, 01:05 PM

Yeah, I liked the lampshade iMac, was damn nice looking. My other favourite is the PM G5 - beautiful piece of engineering.

Obi Wan's Ghost · Mar 11, 2006, 01:52 PM

None had more character than Lampshade ™

Judge_Fire · Mar 11, 2006, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Obi Wan's Ghost

None had more character than Lampshade ™

Yeah and with the screen down, all you'd see was the display in mid-air. No chin, no foot.

I loved that one, too.

J

kick52 · Mar 11, 2006, 02:01 PM

sorry guys,

you can only have 12 max poll options..

if i had more i would of put all the other things in.

euphras · Mar 11, 2006, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by kick52

sorry guys,

you can only have 12 max poll options..

if i had more i would of put all the other things in.

Forgivenated ®

Chuckit · Mar 11, 2006, 02:50 PM

1. Quicksilver PowerMac
2. Cube
3. Sunflower iMac
4. TiBook

angelmb · Mar 11, 2006, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

The G5 iMac to me was a step backwards. Esp the front HUGE white space at the bottom. I guess I am used to the "streamline" look.

Some people uses that white space to place post-it pieces there… I guess they never heard about Stickies

Anyway, designers use to say that white space is your friend

SirCastor · Mar 11, 2006, 04:35 PM

Originally Posted by osiris

I like the G4 Sawtooth design the best: extremely expandable and accessible. Form meets function.

I'll Second that, I almost don't want to replace my Sawtooth. In Spite of it lacking some of the more recent diserables (a faster FSB, and >AGP2x) This is easily the best machine I've ever owned. It still runs well after all these years, and it's got a lot of room left to go up, and alot of options to do it with.

I voted for the iMac G4. I thought it made more sense than the current design. The iMac G5 has grown on my a bit. I also voted for the PowerBook, but I mean the PBG4

euphras · Mar 11, 2006, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by SirCastor

*snip*
I also voted for the PowerBook, but I mean the PBG4

Which one, the Ti or the Al-book?

turbopants · Mar 11, 2006, 05:37 PM

MacBook Pro. The style of the Powerbook with the new performance of the core duo. Plus the iSight, MagSafe, and brighter screen.

Chuckit · Mar 11, 2006, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by turbopants

MacBook Pro. The style of the Powerbook with the new performance of the core duo. Plus the iSight, MagSafe, and brighter screen.

What's a Core Duo got to do with the design?

Kevin · Mar 11, 2006, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by angelmb

Some people uses that white space to place post-it pieces there… I guess they never heard about Stickies

Anyway, designers use to say that white space is your friend

TOO much white space is a bad thing. And that G5 iMac has too much IMHO.

cjrivera · Mar 11, 2006, 07:54 PM

Flower Power iMac (just kidding)

20th Anniversary Mac
G4 Cube
G4 (Luxo) iMac

lounge · Mar 11, 2006, 11:30 PM

powermac g5... hands down

goMac · Mar 11, 2006, 11:47 PM

PowerMac 7300 anyone?