Re: [Thinkpad] List Scope (and "Seniority)

Randal:

I tend to equate Thinkpads with either BMW's or Benz's, not Porsches.
They both cost a little more but are built like bricks and last forever
with a little tender loving care and good maintenance.

James McKenzie

Randal Whittle wrote:

> At 11:50 PM 9/26/2003 -0500, you wrote:
>
>> >I wouldn't be surprised if the attraction to riding motorcycles is
>> really just
>> >another manifestation of the same personal characteristics that draw
>> some people
>> >to Thinkpads.
>> >
>> Engineering? I know I like well-made equipment, which is what I
>
>
>> As for motorcycles, you kids need to look into Porsches. I'm
>> shopping for my 2nd (a 944, which will leave me one more to go the
>
>
> Not meaning to insult you Emanuel, but generally I find people
> who drive Porches as having a serious pathological need to satisfy a
> big ego. Or they're lacking a little something. ;-)
>
> The fact that my brother fits that profile--and clearly needs
> his ego stroked because even after he swore off of Porches, he still
> had to go back to 'em--doesn't help my impression any!
>
> I can't help but think of Porsches as glorified Volkswagens.
>
> But in more general terms, if you mean an appreciation for
> quality engineering unifies and correlates with ThinkPad owners, I can
> agree with that.
>
>
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Received on Sat Sep 27 01:36:28 2003