The Apple Mac Cost Misconception : Macs and Their Prices – Tom’s Hardware
This from a PC hardware site. Nice that they took an objective look at the Apple products..
The Apple Mac Cost Misconception : Macs and Their Prices – Tom’s Hardware
August 7th, 2008 · 2 Comments
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1 Digichrome // Aug 7, 2008 at 10:56 pm
While I agree that Apple offers comparable (or better) gear at the mid to high end they still suck considerably at the entry level. My in-laws are in need of a new computer and I was trying to convince them (my MIL mostly) to get a Mac instead of a Dell, HP, whatever. I found it impossible to justify $1100 for a Macbook when they saw ads in the paper for $600 windows laptops. Not crappy laptops either. Comparable CPUs, hard drive space etc. Even included twice as much memory. Considering all they do with a computer is browse the web, check stocks etc, it’s VERY hard to make that $500 price difference reasonable.
2 DizWiz // Aug 8, 2008 at 3:34 pm
You are very correct about the entry level Mac (desktop or laptop). It simply doesn’t exist. Yes, there’s the Mac Mini, but that doesn’t compare favorably to a similarly priced Dell or HP. Here’s an article that says the same thing you’re saying: http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/08/the_price_difference_between_macs_and_pcs_wid.html
I really, really hope Apple comes out with some cheaper desktop and laptop computers. It’s the one thing that’s missing.
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