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Consumers in search of a boutique or pre-built PC have been able to get them from iBUYPOWER since 1999. Over the decades, it has managed to expand its distribution to a number of physical and online retail outlets. It is not uncommon to find one at close to what it may cost to build yourself. Well, one such type of offering has just debuted as a Walmart exclusive, and it is already selling fast: the SLATE9050W...
I know. I know. I felt weird even putting that there but it is a thing these days.
Yep. I didn't really know that but I often speak about my OCD with reading reviews in threads and seen a mix of 'em. Seems like a roll of the dice for a pre-built. I admit though, as a kid, if my dad had got me one of these I'd be pretty happy for a 1st rig. RGB is a little overkill but for the price, not a bad way to start. As is, my first was a used Atari 400 and that was an awesome trip on its own.
For me it's Compute!, a few different Atari ones, a couple of PC related that I can't remember, and some Playstation ones in the early 2000's. Compute! was my favorite until it's thinning slow death at the end of the 80's. From reviews, to code, it was awesome!
Yep. Same with office supply catalogs. I still remember seeing a laptop with a screen that could turn 180* then fold flat over the keyboard. I don't think it had touch capabilities but there must have been some software back then utilizing a stylus to turn it into a note taking device. I thought it was a great idea if it weren't for the fact it weighed ~13lbs. That and the cost was over $3k.
