Thursday, January 27, 2005

chef's choice computing

Computer product specs are confusing. All this Megahertz, Gigahertz, Gigabytes, Megabytes, AMD PR, fps... Benchmark numbers, model numbers — do they mean anything?

All this can be simplified and converted into one number, expressed in $/hr. You should buy Model 25 if you value your time at $25/hr, and Model 50 — if you value your time at $50/hr. The optimal configuration is then selected for you based on economic factors: the current market prices of components, and the cost of time you are expected to waste waiting for the computer to respond.

The system makes computer buying a breeze. It's like chef's choice sushi — you accept that the person selling is more knowledgeable than the person buying.

Ordering a Model 100 doesn't mean that you are earning $200k — it just proves that you are a technology connoisseur. And you can get a Model 0 — it is an empty box.

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