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"The idea is based on the undeniably-true proposition that you can buy Windows PCs with better specs than Macs for a lot less money." That was true a decade an
by grouchyOldGuy 18y ago
"The idea is based on the undeniably-true proposition that you can buy Windows PCs with better specs than Macs for a lot less money."
That was true a decade and more ago, but hasn't been true for a long time. Match a Mac with a Dell spec-for-spec and the Mac is the same price or a bit cheaper, but the reputation still lingers.
- andrewtj 18y agoThe prices are generally competitive but far from always the same or cheaper. For instance, there's a $600 (AUD) advantage Dell's way on a recent comparison I did.
- nomoresecrets 18y agoOnly if you're inside one of the Mac product ranges. e.g. I want a desktop Mac without an integrated LCD (i.e. not an iMac), and without putting up with laptop class components which compromise performance (i.e. not a Mac mini or laptop). So my choice is a Mac Pro: starting at $2799(!) Fair enough, it's an awesome machine (8 cores, great case design, etc), but it's still nearly 3 thousand dollars. (Aside: I own PCs and Macs, I just feel there's a bit of a gap in Apple's product range there. It's quite possible Apple are right though, and that most people will want to buy a laptop or iMac).