[comp.sys.apple] The NiCE Computer

edward@pro-harvest.cts.com (Edward Floden) (02/04/90)

Found on the Joke Roundtable of GEnie:

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The NiCE Computer

At first glance, the NiCE machine looks very unlike other computers -- it
is a box, eighteen inches on a side, that comes painted to look like a
solved Rubik's cube, thus giving the new owner a sense of accomplishment
just for having removed it from the packaging. It comes with all kinds of
bells and whistles, and several orchestral instruments as well.

The built-in CD player and wet bar is an optional feature that really
improves the user environment. An internal 330 Keg hard drive keeps the wet
bar well-stocked. The CD Library includes the complete works of Frank Zappa
and features a search function that can locate real and imaginary songs in
a matter of nanohours.

The chic-looking monitor, modem, laser printer, and built-in microwave oven
make it the perfect conversation piece. The mahogany flat top of the laser
printer can be used for stacking papers, house plants, or as a convenient
place to display your Lava Lamp.

But the NiCE machine has more than just good looks and style, it has great
software as well. With WriteMom, all your personal correspondence is
handled without your having to even open your mail. Just insert the
unopened envelope in the mail port in the back and it reads it, recycles
it, and answers it with far more grace and style than the best word
processors. You can even insert bills, and it will send a polite note
explaining why you cannot pay them now.

[Note: this feature does not work with statements from NiCE, Inc.]

The $creen$aver program allows the NiCE to balance your checkbook, pay your
phone bill, and cheat on your taxes convincingly whenever the monitor is
turned off.

And if that weren't enough, the NiCE is more than user-friendly. In fact,
it's user-supportive. Where else could you find a machine that will listen
to your troubles for ten hours and then buy you a beer?

So remember, when you're thinking about buying a new computer...

Have a NiCE day.


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