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You are also buying a machine that will last substantially longer than most PCs costing less. If you can afford them, Macs are usually more cost-effective in th
by avidphantasm 4y ago
You are also buying a machine that will last substantially longer than most PCs costing less. If you can afford them, Macs are usually more cost-effective in the long run. I guess that makes it premium, but it’s not a high-end machine.
- lostmsu 4y agoWithout stats this is just a myth now.
- avidphantasm 4y agoA few years ago IBM reported lower TCO [1]. I also have plenty of anecdotes from family & friends keeping entry-level Macs for 5+ years, while those who cheap out and buy PCs barely get 2 years out of them. [1] https://www.jamf.com/blog/debate-over-ibm-confirms-that-macs-are-535-less-expensive-than-pcs/ https://www.jamf.com/blog/debate-over-ibm-confirms-that-macs...
- lostmsu 4y agoThe link you posted is a PR piece. It does not have actual research details. For all we know they might have made it up.