stever@tektronix.UUCP (Steve Rogers) (09/19/84)
I bought my IBM PC because it best fit my broad-purpose needs at the time I bought it, not because IBM makes it. Although I have owned a couple of Selectrics also, I would rather not support such over- whelming corporate presence. BUT FOR MY NEEDS, these three products fit far better than the competition's. I am sure there are a lot of people that buy because of name. But most people I know try to make knowledgeable decisions to the best of their abilities. You might note that the PCjr has been a flop; the reaction to it has forced IBM to *improve* it and to spend tens of millions on advertising. I will probably buy a SONY Beta Hi-Fi because it fits my needs at this time, has the features that I want, and is technically sound. What's more, my local discount store has a good price. I will probably get a VHS Hi-Fi some day for the same reasons, but I