A reader writes about a recent article in Fortune Magazine (not available online), titled "Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Capitalism," which talks about the the slew of recently released consumer products "bastardizing the iMac appearance."

Ryan Walker, noting that the article overall was very supportive of Apple, but "included pictures just might make you puke," provided the following 3 quotes from the article:

1. "When Apple rolled out its first Bondi Blue iMac, it was a technological
   sucess and a design revolution. The company patented the look for
   computer design, but unfortunately there isn't any legal way to secure
   the rights to translucent blueberry."
   
   
2. "As we suspected, it's a revolution turned devolution: Designers have
   beaten the original concept to a pulp, robbing it of tasteful shapes and
   hues. We found magenta office cubicle sets, bright-blue George Foreman
   grills, and lime iMac-inspired alarm clocks (...Like that thing won't get
   broken.)"
   
   
3. "But is it really love? Doubtful. One sign it won't last much
   longer: Apple's new laptop already has a different shine -- brushed
   titanium."
   

by MacNN Staff