[comp.periphs] Macintosh Owner Questionairre

galen@hoptoad.uucp (Galen Tomril Wolf) (10/09/90)

We would like your assistance in completing the attached Market
Research Questionnaire.  Most of all, we would like to ask you to take
the time right now, or as soon as possible,  but be sure it is in our
hands by October 20 at the latest.   Why?  Because  on October 20 we
will have a drawing for a:

       free 20 mb hard drive or a 2400 baud  modem...

                                -and- 

        a box of 10 Sony Diskettes (Single or Double-Sided)


Please take the time right now to answer our questionnaire 
We appreciate your assistance and wish you the best of luck 
in being our winner.

all questions must be filled out for the drawing for the hard drive if
you answer yes to question 1.


MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE



1)      Do you currently own or use a Macintosh computer?  
(      ) Yes
(      ) No  

                    (If  "No" need to go further, but please
                     return to qualify for a hard drive or
                     modem.)



2)      Indicate the number of  Macintosh computers which you
own or use: 

                

                (    ) Mac 128          (    ) Mac SE

                (    ) Mac 512/512E     (    ) Mac SE/30

                (    ) MacPlus          (    ) Other (specify)

3)      Is your  Macintosh computer primarily used  for or at which of
the following?  Check all that apply.

          (    ) Home Personal Use    (    ) Used at home for my job
          (    ) Home-based Business  (    ) Used at my job only

4)      Check which of the following ways in which you use your
Macintosh? (Check all that apply)

   (    ) Word Processing  
   (    ) Graphics/Desktop Publishing      
   (    )  Games
   (    ) Accounting       
   (    ) CAD/CAM
   (    ) Telecommunations

5)      Indicate the number of peripherals you now own under the
"Have"column ;  just check ()  under the "like to have"  if you would
like to have one of those products added to your system-even if you
believe that your system has current limitations for adding any of
these items.

                

    Have          Like to Have    

  (     )            (     ) External Hard Drive       
  (     )            (     ) Modems                
  (     )            (     ) Accelerators      
  (     )            (     ) Printers                
  (     )            (     ) CD Rom    
  (     )            (     ) Additional Memory
  (     )            (     ) Scanners          
  (     )            (     ) Large Monitors: Color
  (     )            (     ) Large Monitors: Monochrome      
  (     )            (     ) Faxes
  (     )            (     ) Power Back-Up

6)      Do you recommend brand or types of peripheral equipment  within
your organization? (    )  Yes  (    )   No

7)      Do you have purchasing responsbility for new Macintosh
peripherals or devices?   (    )     Yes     (    )    No

8)      Why do you like your Macintosh computer?  Check all that apply.

(    )   Speed  
(    )   Expandability  
(    )   Memory              
(    )   Screen Size    
(    )   Ease of Use    
(    )   Portability
(    )   Other:  Specify

9)      What concerns/problems have you had with your Macintosh now or
in the past?

        Check all that apply.

(    )   Speed
(    )   Screen Too Small
(    )   Power Supply Failures
(    )   Too much scrolling
(    )   Not enough room for more peripherals
(    )   Memory
(    )   Keyboard:  Specify___________________________________
(    )   None of the above
(    )   Other:  Specify______________________________________



10)     Are there other hardware problems you had or are having with
your  Mac 128 to Mac SE/30?


11)     Have you experienced any of the following medical concerns that
you feel is related to your computer work?   Check all that apply.

   (    )   Eye Strain             (    )   Stress (    )   Sore wrists

12)     I would buy  new peripheral devices that offered the following
features/benefits:  Check all that apply.

(    )  Allowed me to add on large screens
(    )  Allowed me to add on more  internal peripherals
(    )  Improved my productivity
(    )  Allowed me to organize my peripherals and reduce deskclutter
(    )   Allowed me to have a color screen
(    )   Reduced power failures



13)Where do you purchase your Macinotsh peripherals?
Check all that apply.


(    )   Local Apple Dealer
(    )   Mail Order
(    )   Used Computer Stores
(    )   Other (specify)



14)     For each of the places you purchase Macintosh peripherals,
please indicate why you buy from them.

                                 Local Apple     Mail         Used
                                                             Computer
                                   Dealer        Order        Store

  Good support & service           (    )        (    )       (    )
  Fair & reasonable prices         (    )         (    )      (    ) 
  Convenience                      (    )         (    )      (    ) 
  No other place                   (    )         (    )      (    )

15)     Are you satisified with your local Apple dealer's service &
support?  (    )   Yes (    )   No

16)If you wish, what is the name , address and telephone  number of
your local Apple dealer?

17)Rank the following  from 1 - 5 as to their importance when you 
purchase new peripheral devices.

(    )   Latest technology

(    )   Provide Innovation & Value

(    )   Improves My Personal Productivity

(    )   Price

(    )   Stylish

18)Where do you get information on new products?  Check all that
apply.

                

(    )   Local Apple dealer
(    )   Trade Shows
(    )   Macintosh User Group
(    )   Friends & Acquaintances
(    )   Macintosh Specialist/Consultant
(    )   Data Processing Experts
(    )   Trade Publications:

Specify :  (    )     MacWorld    
           (    )     MacUser  
           (    )     MacWEEK    
           (    )     Other(specify)
(    )   Online Services

Specify :  (    )     Compuserve
           (    )     Genie
           (    )     America Online
           (    )     Apple-Link
           (    )     Z-Mac
           (    )     USENET
           (    )     Other(specify)
19)   What kind of advertising follow-up do you prefer?
Check all that apply.

(    )   Reader Service Cards   
(    )   Watts Lines 
(    )   Coupons

__________________________________________________________________


BE SURE TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION TO ENSURE YOUR NAME
IS ENTERED FOR THE FREE HARD DRIVE OR MODEM.

Name______________________________________________________________

Addresss___________________________________________________________

City  ________________________  State____________

ZIP__________________

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(Galen Tomril Wolf 800-SKY-PAGE,PIN:2340000; POB 2010, Sparks, NV 89432)