[Grut]

But I like beige!

[FreePaul]

WOW!! A new major break through in computer technology.

[Glenn]

Lots of geeks enjoy skinning their visual space. The case seems like a logical extension. Could be like a "mood ring". If their case is purple, stay the hell away for they are in no mood for dumb user questions.

[xm177e2]

Every time you open a porn spam email, your computer will blush.

[vannrox]

technique...not the change that is being patented...

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Reactionary comments from the unwashed masses are nothing new, but the vindictiveness with which this patent is being greeted surprises even us. The fear of change often brings out the worst in people, especially on the Internet where the lack of reprisals offered by the medium's anonymity practically guarantees rude behavior, so perhaps we shouldn't be that surprised.

The MICROPROCESSOR was the enabling, patentable invention. What color you choose to use the microprocessor to paint the screen with is not.

[isthisnickcool]

Apple invents new mood ring? Working on new pet rock?

[MrsEmmaPeel]

Hmmm. Why would I need my device to change color? I can't see a need for it, but I could be wrong. Apple does come up with some interesting ideas, but despite their hype, they are not doing so well. I saw an article on MacinTouch which stated that Apple was down 18% from the previous year, which was down 35% from the year before that.

Also read another source that was hinting that Apple was possibly not the first to come up with such a device - there was the hint that it was invented by someone else - patent infringement, etc. Well, if true Apple has walked down that path before - they ripped off the Tony keyboard...remember?

If it is Apple's own invention, I really question how a changing color computer would contribute to the computing power of an Apple system. It seems like all flash with no substance.

[StockAyatollah]

Not many posts here. The Linux/Mac cult must be having a hard time spinning this so its all the fault of Bill Gates.

[Stallone]

In the main, Liberals, aka 'Rats, are emotional, image-oriented. Content is secondary to form.

Conservatives are rational, information-oriented. Content is a primary. Form or appearance is secondary, particularly in the world of computing.

Apple, under Steve Jobs, has always focused on form over function. And of course, that is why the self-described 'cool' people think that owning a iMac is superior to a standard PC.

If like Porsche, the engineering performance was beautifully integrated into a stunning appearance, I would be a major advocate, as I am with Porsche.

But compromising performance for looks is like choosing the slutty girl who will screw your best friend and sue for your hard-earned lifetime assets, over the girl next door who will care for you to your dying days and only ask for your affection.

There was a Steve at Apple that earned my respect in the early years. Wozniak was the kind of Steve that could, and did, change the world.

Jobs is a charlatan who wins the Hollywood crowd with color-changing computer cases, and loses the respect of everyone important. My bet - a flaming 'Rat who hates Bush.

[stripes1776]

Apple Files For Patent On Color Changing Cases

Does that mean Michael Jackson will have to go back to being black?

[Redcloak]

The Mood Ring Mac?