Re: PCs were too ugly to use in polite company
Yes, people were just holding it wrong.
Apple fans may hate this, but Apple concentrates too much on appearance and not the functionality of the design.
A decent design doesn't need "protected" (except by copyright). Design is absolutely not just about radius of corner or colour. Those are mere details of the surface appearance.
Cosmetic details != Design.
Apple stuff is simply Braun / Rams minimalist philosophy carried to an extreme with physical robustness, internal functionality, repairability etc sacrificed. Considering the MASSIVE profit margin, average performance etc, Apple products are a triumph of marketing and cosmetic design over functionality and value.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
