I have had matteb mbp and now glossy mbp with 24" glossy display, glossy rocks.
Hello hiimamac. Why bother with a person who believes that he/she is always right and his/her only posts about a positive Apple article are negative posts. A laugh riot with this guy/girl!!
Hello hiimamac. Why bother with a person who believes that he/she is always right and his/her only posts about a positive Apple article are negative posts. A laugh riot with this guy/girl!!
To be fair, he does speak highly about the iPod Touch he supposedly owns. However, he does only mentions it as a way to bash the iPhone and AT&T, and despite his disdain for glossy screens has no problem with the Touch's glass covered glossy screen.
In the lightweight category, the MacBook Air took top honors, scoring 60/100, with HP's dv3-1075us in second with 55/100. The HP system, though, was priced at $850 USD, while the MacBook Air retailed at $2,300 USD.
The 17" MacBook Pro also sat atop its category with a mark of 80/100. Next up was the Dell Studio S17-162B, which received 64/100. The Dell laptop cost $750, while the MacBook Pro retailed for $2,800.
n the 14- to 15-inch category, the MacBook Pro again took top honors with 75/100. The runner ups were the Toshiba Satellite M305-S4910 and the Asus X83Vm-x2, which received 64/100. The 14" MacBook Pro cost $2,000 USD, while the Windows PCs in the category ranged from $450 to $850 USD.
Overall, Consumer Reports say that Macs are superior to PCs in quality, customer support, and innovation, but the publication complains that they are overpriced.
The study certainly was a bit questionable in that it failed to compare pricier, high performance Windows systems like Gateway's gaming laptops (available at some Best Buy locations), Toshiba's X305, Alienware, or Voodoo laptops. In its defense, though, most of the systems are not available at large brick-and-mortar retailers.
However, the quality advantage held by Macs based on factors like battery life and form-factor may not be enough for Apple to outcompete Windows-box OEMs. Mac sales, during the recession economy have fallen, while PC sales have held steady thanks to low-priced offerings like netbooks which continue to post growth.
There is space left to argue if consumers' satisfaction rating can justify price difference, but as someone already mentioned, it is everyone's personal choice to select one's own priorities.
People like you don't exactly make good points in a discussion like this. Everything you post is ill-thought and uninformed. I highly suggest educating yourself on the subject matter before speaking about it the way you do.
Let me make it clear so you can understand it; If you were on the other end of the spectrum, your post would be something like, "PC's are for any business trying to make money, and scientists who want to make breakthroughs in their field. Macs are for people who like spending a ton of money on nothing, all so they can obtain a status symbol." See how biased and uninformed that statement is?
For the majority of people, who neither care nor know of the differences between Macs and cheap PCs, those cheap PCs will do the job of email, office tasks, entertainment and Web surfing fine. Discriminating users who appreciate or require a higher level of performance and quality, many professional types, will see the intrinsic value in the Mac. As an analogy in the auto world: a Ford and a BMW will both do a good job of getting you from here to there, but there are obvious differences between the two cars. There is a market for both types of cars because not all drivers have the same transportation needs.
But what do you consider higher level of performance? It is really not a secret that you can get much higher specs PC notebooks and desktops (short of Mac Pro) for same or less money than competing Mac..?
Quality, well. While there is no doubt Apple is going further in material selection and overall design, number published in this tread - no need to go any further than that - are implying Macs are as reliable as PCs, or even less than some.
Car analogy is so old and not really applicable. In this case - and contrary to the real world - your BMW will have same engine, gearbox and suspension like Ford, but with better looks (arguable), a bit more comfy seats (again arguable - some like softer, some harder seats) and friendlier dashboard. In many cases, Ford will feature twice as much cylinders (Quad vs. dual core) and significantly more horsepowers from it's engine that comes from the same production line as BMW's one (Intel CPU factory).
And your white Ford has less chance to get cracks across the bodywork than white BMW.
So how much is this BMW more worth to you that Ford..? \
But what do you consider higher level of performance? It is really not a secret that you can get much higher specs PC notebooks and desktops (short of Mac Pro) for same or less money than competing Mac..?
You're correct that it's not a secret that you pick out certain aspects of a Mac PC and then find a non-Mac PC with the same or similar components for less money. But you can also find non-Mac PC that are considerably more money than the cheapest ones you found. So why are these two different non-Mac PCs with similar basic specs so different in price?
Well the Consumer Reports Article just proves what Mac users have known all along - that Macintosh computers are a better value than Windows PC's.
The Microsoft Ads are a broken record that harp on the only thing that MS can - that Macs cost more than crappy pc's. The bottom line is you get what you pay for.
I use both pc's and Macs at work and home and find the Microsoft Ads are an insult to the general public's intelligence. How many computer buyers would actually buy the Sony VAIO FW over the Macbook as Microsoft's 3rd Ad pretends when the Vaio rated so poorly in Consumer Report's evaluation comparing systems on Performance, Design, Versatility, Screen Quality and Battery life. Sure, you can buy a cheaper pc but would you really want to? If it won't do what you need it to do, then it is not really a value now is it? Honestly, Consumer Reports has a lot more credibility than Microsoft does.
So lets talk about the software on those cheap pc's. Apple has not responded about the high cost of Microsoft's software compared to Apple's but very easily could . That would be a real embarrassment to Microsoft . Compare OS X Full version at $129 with Vista Ultimate "discounted" down to $320 . Microsoft Office Pro for PC costing $500 with Apple iWorks costing $79 . The examples go on and on. The Apple software products can do everything that users need at a far lower price than the Microsoft offerings. When you figure in the real cost of teh cheap pc hardware plus the expensive Microsoft software, the Mac is a bargain. And by the way, try running Vista Ultimate and MS Office Pro on that cheap pc. Yeah - that would be a real pleasure.
Is that cheap pc still looking like a good value?
JoeCoolDaddio
Yes they are.
Check my other post or http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=15062 - some of those PCs are mere 30% of price of Mac being compared. With consumer satisfaction difference being between 10 and 20%.
Price difference is much higher than customer satisfaction is. Not important to you? Good on you.
Additionaly, they didn't compare PC notebooks with price comparable to Macs. Like W series Lenovo.
Software price? Why would you buy retail Windows OS? When you get notebook, it comes with OS. If you want to upgrade, you get OS Upgrade, not Retail. But I do agree, retail MS software should be cheaper - even if noone is buying it.
And iWork can't do everything all users need. Some users - yes. But then, some users will do well with freakin' Wordpad. It is like saying iMovie can do everything all users need - then who'll buy Final Cut Pro???
You're correct that it's not a secret that you pick out certain aspects of a Mac PC and then find a non-Mac PC with the same or similar components for less money. But you can also find non-Mac PC that are considerably more money than the cheapest ones you found. So why are these two different non-Mac PCs with similar basic specs so different in price?
Give me 2 specific PCs with comparable specs and vastly different price, and I'll try to give you an answer if I can. How's that?
Software price? Why would you buy retail Windows OS? When you get notebook, it comes with OS. If you want to upgrade, you get OS Upgrade, not Retail. But I do agree, retail MS software should be cheaper - even if noone is buying it.
1) You want to upgrade and don't like the "quirkiness" that comes from doing an update instead of a clean install.
2) You built your PC at home and now you need the super expensive version of WIn 7 Ultimate to complete your machine.
Besides that, cheap computers come with the basic or home versions of Windows, which a person may not want or it may be missing a feature they assumed it had (this happened with Vista and XP) so they may decide to buy the feature rich version. They could buy the upgrade-only version but it is still an expense they weren't counting on when they initially made their purchase. Luckily for the consumer MS had made their version vertical and are using more logical feature steppings.
Give me 2 specific PCs with comparable specs and vastly different price, and I'll try to give you an answer if I can. How's that?
I'll make it simple, both from the same company. Sony SR series and Sony Z series. Both with 2.40GHz C2D (P8600), same amount of RAM, same size and speed HDD, and with 13.3" displays and same OS. $500 difference. The Z series is lighter and thinner and designed to be a higher-end notebook. The SR series has less restrictions so while the Z series maxes out at 2.66GHz the cheaper SR Series will take a 2.93Ghz C2D (T9800).
The Z series, like Apple's notebooks, are thinner so they required more engineering to build them. They may be greener and use higher-quality (read: more expensive) parts than the SR series. The display type (read: not resolution) may be better on the Z series. The keyboard may be better engineered, like Apple's Macs, to be more comfortable to use. That doesn't mean you need the most expensive or smallest computer in a class, but there are reasons why they cost more.
1) You want to upgrade and don't like the "quirkiness" that comes from doing an update instead of a clean install.
2) You built your PC at home and now you need the super expensive version of WIn 7 Ultimate to complete your machine.
Besides that, cheap computers come with the basic or home versions of Windows, which a person may not want or it may be missing a feature they assumed it had (this happened with Vista and XP) so they may decide to buy the feature rich version. They could buy the upgrade-only version but it is still an expense they weren't counting on when they initially made their purchase. Luckily for the consumer MS had made their version vertical and are using more logical feature steppings.
There are easy (enough) workarounds, but I'm not disagreeing with you - retail Windows copies should be cheaper. \
I'll make it simple, both from the same company. Sony SR series and Sony Z series. Both with 2.40GHz C2D (P8600), same amount of RAM, same size and speed HDD, and with 13.3" displays and same OS. $500 difference. The Z series is lighter and thinner and designed to be a higher-end notebook. The SR series has less restrictions so while the Z series maxes out at 2.66GHz the cheaper SR Series will take a 2.93Ghz C2D (T9800).
The Z series, like Apple's notebooks, are thinner so they required more engineering to build them. They may be greener and use higher-quality (read: more expensive) parts than the SR series. The display type (read: not resolution) may be better on the Z series. The keyboard may be better engineered, like Apple's Macs, to be more comfortable to use. That doesn't mean you need the most expensive or smallest computer in a class, but there are reasons why they cost more.
Hm... at a quick glance... here in NZ, Z comes with 4GB DDR3 (instead of 3GB DDR2), better screen with higher resolution, a bit faster CPU with twice as much cache. 5hr battery instead of 3hr battery... there is also Z version with BR, but that one is even more expensive.
So from my point of view, same applies - better it is, but likely isn't worth it. I'd have to check on price difference for above mentioned elements, but as it is, I'd presume Sony is trying to cache some extra margin based on perceived level of exclusivity.
Still. If I really want to experience Vista on Sony notebook, Sony is giving me better choice to choose from; on that sole reason, I can't be too bitter on them. \
But what do you consider higher level of performance? It is really not a secret that you can get much higher specs PC notebooks and desktops (short of Mac Pro) for same or less money than competing Mac..?
Quality, well. While there is no doubt Apple is going further in material selection and overall design, number published in this tread - no need to go any further than that - are implying Macs are as reliable as PCs, or even less than some.
Car analogy is so old and not really applicable. In this case - and contrary to the real world - your BMW will have same engine, gearbox and suspension like Ford, but with better looks (arguable), a bit more comfy seats (again arguable - some like softer, some harder seats) and friendlier dashboard. In many cases, Ford will feature twice as much cylinders (Quad vs. dual core) and significantly more horsepowers from it's engine that comes from the same production line as BMW's one (Intel CPU factory).
And your white Ford has less chance to get cracks across the bodywork than white BMW.
So how much is this BMW more worth to you that Ford..? \
Ok I am going to try to explain this again. If you forget everything else please remember these two words: fuuck specs. Specs don't mean anything. Specs versus price alone will give you at most some 20% better "specs" for the dollar or 20% worse.
The software, on the other hand, could give you 100% (double) performance. And there is no doubt that Leopard, iLife and iWorks are leaps and bounds beyond anything microsoft has ever sold. Like I said, pages makes MS Word look like going back to the typewritter. I would gladly get 50% less "specs" in order to run software that gives me double performance.
Ok I am going to try to explain this again. If you forget everything else please remember these two words: fuuck specs. Specs don't mean anything. Specs versus price alone will give you at most some 20% better "specs" for the dollar or 20% worse.
The software, on the other hand, could give you 100% (double) performance. And there is no doubt that Leopard, iLife and iWorks are leaps and bounds beyond anything microsoft has ever sold. Like I said, pages makes MS Word look like going back to the typewritter. I would gladly get 50% less "specs" in order to run software that gives me double performance.
I'm reading your post and - no idea why - I have a vision of huge, steaming pile of buffalo droppings. \
Yeah, I'm sure you believe what you just said with all your heart.
Then again, some people even believe in Scientology.
I'll indulge myself in one of those silly car analogies: You prefer Golf GT with confy seats and ergonomical dashboard. I prefer Porsche GT3 with hard bucket seats and minimalist dashboard. It is your right not to care about specs. It is my right not to care about what you care.
Everyone - even us poor Windows users - know iLife is just a suite of good looking, nicely polished home user apps with limited functionality. There is no magic about it. It doesn't carry original 10 commandments. It. Is. For. Home. Users.
iWorks fare a bit better, but even with that one - each compare with Office I could google out, boiled down to same conclusion: "Looks good. Works nice. Not as powerful as Office."
But if they are all you need from such software - I'm really happy for you.
I'm reading your post and - no idea why - I have a vision of huge, steaming pile of buffalo droppings. \
Yeah, I'm sure you believe what you just said with all your heart.
Then again, some people even believe in Scientology.
I'll indulge myself in one of those silly car analogies: You prefer Golf GT with confy seats and ergonomical dashboard. I prefer Porsche GT3 with hard bucket seats and minimalist dashboard. It is your right not to care about specs. It is my right not to care about what you care.
Everyone - even us poor Windows users - know iLife is just a suite of good looking, nicely polished home user apps with limited functionality. There is no magic about it. It doesn't carry original 10 commandments. It. Is. For. Home. Users.
iWorks fare a bit better, but even with that one - each compare with Office I could google out, boiled down to same conclusion: "Looks good. Works nice. Not as powerful as Office."
But if they are all you need from such software - I'm really happy for you.
So what you are saying is that there are different products that fit different user's needs?
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Did you notice how all the Apple reviews said the "display were very good but PRONE TO GLARE."? Yecch.
I have had matteb mbp and now glossy mbp with 24" glossy display, glossy rocks.
I have had matteb mbp and now glossy mbp with 24" glossy display, glossy rocks.
Hello hiimamac. Why bother with a person who believes that he/she is always right and his/her only posts about a positive Apple article are negative posts. A laugh riot with this guy/girl!!
Hello hiimamac. Why bother with a person who believes that he/she is always right and his/her only posts about a positive Apple article are negative posts. A laugh riot with this guy/girl!!
To be fair, he does speak highly about the iPod Touch he supposedly owns. However, he does only mentions it as a way to bash the iPhone and AT&T, and despite his disdain for glossy screens has no problem with the Touch's glass covered glossy screen.
But not all those laptops on the list cost 700, what about those that cost more than Toshiba but ranked lower?
Same topic analysed on http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=15062:
In the lightweight category, the MacBook Air took top honors, scoring 60/100, with HP's dv3-1075us in second with 55/100. The HP system, though, was priced at $850 USD, while the MacBook Air retailed at $2,300 USD.
The 17" MacBook Pro also sat atop its category with a mark of 80/100. Next up was the Dell Studio S17-162B, which received 64/100. The Dell laptop cost $750, while the MacBook Pro retailed for $2,800.
n the 14- to 15-inch category, the MacBook Pro again took top honors with 75/100. The runner ups were the Toshiba Satellite M305-S4910 and the Asus X83Vm-x2, which received 64/100. The 14" MacBook Pro cost $2,000 USD, while the Windows PCs in the category ranged from $450 to $850 USD.
Overall, Consumer Reports say that Macs are superior to PCs in quality, customer support, and innovation, but the publication complains that they are overpriced.
The study certainly was a bit questionable in that it failed to compare pricier, high performance Windows systems like Gateway's gaming laptops (available at some Best Buy locations), Toshiba's X305, Alienware, or Voodoo laptops. In its defense, though, most of the systems are not available at large brick-and-mortar retailers.
However, the quality advantage held by Macs based on factors like battery life and form-factor may not be enough for Apple to outcompete Windows-box OEMs. Mac sales, during the recession economy have fallen, while PC sales have held steady thanks to low-priced offerings like netbooks which continue to post growth.
There is space left to argue if consumers' satisfaction rating can justify price difference, but as someone already mentioned, it is everyone's personal choice to select one's own priorities.
Amazing how many people spectacularly missed the sarcasm in that post.
Makes you wonder about some mindsets.
Some people seem to be filtering negative words rather than analysing whole meaning.
Kind of pre-emptive defensive stance
Is this news?
Sure. But most of us already knew this. Even poor, long-suffering WinPC users.
Still, nice to see all the same.
Yeah, I'm so down. I think I'll have to go and shoot some of those cartoonish people in "Battlefield Heroes" to feel better
This is the Brand Reliability tab on the same Consumer Reports writeup.
lower the number the better.
Laptop computers
Sony ====================18
Lenovo (IBM) ===============18
Compaq ==================18
Toshiba ==================18
Dell =========================20
Gateway ======================20
Apple ========================20
Hewlett-Packard ===================21
Sounds like for more money does not translate into quality!
Eeek! HP is the worst!
(anyone interested in almost new 6730b?)
People like you don't exactly make good points in a discussion like this. Everything you post is ill-thought and uninformed. I highly suggest educating yourself on the subject matter before speaking about it the way you do.
Let me make it clear so you can understand it; If you were on the other end of the spectrum, your post would be something like, "PC's are for any business trying to make money, and scientists who want to make breakthroughs in their field. Macs are for people who like spending a ton of money on nothing, all so they can obtain a status symbol." See how biased and uninformed that statement is?
It is..?
Dave! Thanks for the chart and comments about brand.
I can see what the objectors mention about pricing. Apple does stand out for MBA and MBP.
The one thing I don't understand is, what does the Versatility category cover?
Number of different things you can do on a computer..?
For the majority of people, who neither care nor know of the differences between Macs and cheap PCs, those cheap PCs will do the job of email, office tasks, entertainment and Web surfing fine. Discriminating users who appreciate or require a higher level of performance and quality, many professional types, will see the intrinsic value in the Mac. As an analogy in the auto world: a Ford and a BMW will both do a good job of getting you from here to there, but there are obvious differences between the two cars. There is a market for both types of cars because not all drivers have the same transportation needs.
But what do you consider higher level of performance? It is really not a secret that you can get much higher specs PC notebooks and desktops (short of Mac Pro) for same or less money than competing Mac..?
Quality, well. While there is no doubt Apple is going further in material selection and overall design, number published in this tread - no need to go any further than that - are implying Macs are as reliable as PCs, or even less than some.
Car analogy is so old and not really applicable. In this case - and contrary to the real world - your BMW will have same engine, gearbox and suspension like Ford, but with better looks (arguable), a bit more comfy seats (again arguable - some like softer, some harder seats) and friendlier dashboard. In many cases, Ford will feature twice as much cylinders (Quad vs. dual core) and significantly more horsepowers from it's engine that comes from the same production line as BMW's one (Intel CPU factory).
And your white Ford has less chance to get cracks across the bodywork than white BMW.
So how much is this BMW more worth to you that Ford..?
But what do you consider higher level of performance? It is really not a secret that you can get much higher specs PC notebooks and desktops (short of Mac Pro) for same or less money than competing Mac..?
You're correct that it's not a secret that you pick out certain aspects of a Mac PC and then find a non-Mac PC with the same or similar components for less money. But you can also find non-Mac PC that are considerably more money than the cheapest ones you found. So why are these two different non-Mac PCs with similar basic specs so different in price?
Well the Consumer Reports Article just proves what Mac users have known all along - that Macintosh computers are a better value than Windows PC's.
The Microsoft Ads are a broken record that harp on the only thing that MS can - that Macs cost more than crappy pc's. The bottom line is you get what you pay for.
I use both pc's and Macs at work and home and find the Microsoft Ads are an insult to the general public's intelligence.
So lets talk about the software on those cheap pc's. Apple has not responded about the high cost of Microsoft's software compared to Apple's but very easily could
Is that cheap pc still looking like a good value?
JoeCoolDaddio
Yes they are.
Check my other post or http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=15062 - some of those PCs are mere 30% of price of Mac being compared. With consumer satisfaction difference being between 10 and 20%.
Price difference is much higher than customer satisfaction is. Not important to you? Good on you.
Additionaly, they didn't compare PC notebooks with price comparable to Macs. Like W series Lenovo.
Software price? Why would you buy retail Windows OS? When you get notebook, it comes with OS. If you want to upgrade, you get OS Upgrade, not Retail. But I do agree, retail MS software should be cheaper - even if noone is buying it.
And iWork can't do everything all users need. Some users - yes. But then, some users will do well with freakin' Wordpad. It is like saying iMovie can do everything all users need - then who'll buy Final Cut Pro???
You're correct that it's not a secret that you pick out certain aspects of a Mac PC and then find a non-Mac PC with the same or similar components for less money. But you can also find non-Mac PC that are considerably more money than the cheapest ones you found. So why are these two different non-Mac PCs with similar basic specs so different in price?
Give me 2 specific PCs with comparable specs and vastly different price, and I'll try to give you an answer if I can. How's that?
Software price? Why would you buy retail Windows OS? When you get notebook, it comes with OS. If you want to upgrade, you get OS Upgrade, not Retail. But I do agree, retail MS software should be cheaper - even if noone is buying it.
1) You want to upgrade and don't like the "quirkiness" that comes from doing an update instead of a clean install.
2) You built your PC at home and now you need the super expensive version of WIn 7 Ultimate to complete your machine.
Besides that, cheap computers come with the basic or home versions of Windows, which a person may not want or it may be missing a feature they assumed it had (this happened with Vista and XP) so they may decide to buy the feature rich version. They could buy the upgrade-only version but it is still an expense they weren't counting on when they initially made their purchase. Luckily for the consumer MS had made their version vertical and are using more logical feature steppings.
Give me 2 specific PCs with comparable specs and vastly different price, and I'll try to give you an answer if I can. How's that?
I'll make it simple, both from the same company. Sony SR series and Sony Z series. Both with 2.40GHz C2D (P8600), same amount of RAM, same size and speed HDD, and with 13.3" displays and same OS. $500 difference. The Z series is lighter and thinner and designed to be a higher-end notebook. The SR series has less restrictions so while the Z series maxes out at 2.66GHz the cheaper SR Series will take a 2.93Ghz C2D (T9800).
The Z series, like Apple's notebooks, are thinner so they required more engineering to build them. They may be greener and use higher-quality (read: more expensive) parts than the SR series. The display type (read: not resolution) may be better on the Z series. The keyboard may be better engineered, like Apple's Macs, to be more comfortable to use. That doesn't mean you need the most expensive or smallest computer in a class, but there are reasons why they cost more.
1) You want to upgrade and don't like the "quirkiness" that comes from doing an update instead of a clean install.
2) You built your PC at home and now you need the super expensive version of WIn 7 Ultimate to complete your machine.
Besides that, cheap computers come with the basic or home versions of Windows, which a person may not want or it may be missing a feature they assumed it had (this happened with Vista and XP) so they may decide to buy the feature rich version. They could buy the upgrade-only version but it is still an expense they weren't counting on when they initially made their purchase. Luckily for the consumer MS had made their version vertical and are using more logical feature steppings.
There are easy (enough) workarounds, but I'm not disagreeing with you - retail Windows copies should be cheaper.
I'll make it simple, both from the same company. Sony SR series and Sony Z series. Both with 2.40GHz C2D (P8600), same amount of RAM, same size and speed HDD, and with 13.3" displays and same OS. $500 difference. The Z series is lighter and thinner and designed to be a higher-end notebook. The SR series has less restrictions so while the Z series maxes out at 2.66GHz the cheaper SR Series will take a 2.93Ghz C2D (T9800).
The Z series, like Apple's notebooks, are thinner so they required more engineering to build them. They may be greener and use higher-quality (read: more expensive) parts than the SR series. The display type (read: not resolution) may be better on the Z series. The keyboard may be better engineered, like Apple's Macs, to be more comfortable to use. That doesn't mean you need the most expensive or smallest computer in a class, but there are reasons why they cost more.
Hm... at a quick glance... here in NZ, Z comes with 4GB DDR3 (instead of 3GB DDR2), better screen with higher resolution, a bit faster CPU with twice as much cache. 5hr battery instead of 3hr battery... there is also Z version with BR, but that one is even more expensive.
So from my point of view, same applies - better it is, but likely isn't worth it. I'd have to check on price difference for above mentioned elements, but as it is, I'd presume Sony is trying to cache some extra margin based on perceived level of exclusivity.
Still. If I really want to experience Vista on Sony notebook, Sony is giving me better choice to choose from; on that sole reason, I can't be too bitter on them.
But what do you consider higher level of performance? It is really not a secret that you can get much higher specs PC notebooks and desktops (short of Mac Pro) for same or less money than competing Mac..?
Quality, well. While there is no doubt Apple is going further in material selection and overall design, number published in this tread - no need to go any further than that - are implying Macs are as reliable as PCs, or even less than some.
Car analogy is so old and not really applicable. In this case - and contrary to the real world - your BMW will have same engine, gearbox and suspension like Ford, but with better looks (arguable), a bit more comfy seats (again arguable - some like softer, some harder seats) and friendlier dashboard. In many cases, Ford will feature twice as much cylinders (Quad vs. dual core) and significantly more horsepowers from it's engine that comes from the same production line as BMW's one (Intel CPU factory).
And your white Ford has less chance to get cracks across the bodywork than white BMW.
So how much is this BMW more worth to you that Ford..?
Ok I am going to try to explain this again. If you forget everything else please remember these two words: fuuck specs. Specs don't mean anything. Specs versus price alone will give you at most some 20% better "specs" for the dollar or 20% worse.
The software, on the other hand, could give you 100% (double) performance. And there is no doubt that Leopard, iLife and iWorks are leaps and bounds beyond anything microsoft has ever sold. Like I said, pages makes MS Word look like going back to the typewritter. I would gladly get 50% less "specs" in order to run software that gives me double performance.
Ok I am going to try to explain this again. If you forget everything else please remember these two words: fuuck specs. Specs don't mean anything. Specs versus price alone will give you at most some 20% better "specs" for the dollar or 20% worse.
The software, on the other hand, could give you 100% (double) performance. And there is no doubt that Leopard, iLife and iWorks are leaps and bounds beyond anything microsoft has ever sold. Like I said, pages makes MS Word look like going back to the typewritter. I would gladly get 50% less "specs" in order to run software that gives me double performance.
I'm reading your post and - no idea why - I have a vision of huge, steaming pile of buffalo droppings.
Yeah, I'm sure you believe what you just said with all your heart.
Then again, some people even believe in Scientology.
I'll indulge myself in one of those silly car analogies: You prefer Golf GT with confy seats and ergonomical dashboard. I prefer Porsche GT3 with hard bucket seats and minimalist dashboard. It is your right not to care about specs. It is my right not to care about what you care.
Everyone - even us poor Windows users - know iLife is just a suite of good looking, nicely polished home user apps with limited functionality. There is no magic about it. It doesn't carry original 10 commandments. It. Is. For. Home. Users.
iWorks fare a bit better, but even with that one - each compare with Office I could google out, boiled down to same conclusion: "Looks good. Works nice. Not as powerful as Office."
But if they are all you need from such software - I'm really happy for you.
I'm reading your post and - no idea why - I have a vision of huge, steaming pile of buffalo droppings.
Yeah, I'm sure you believe what you just said with all your heart.
Then again, some people even believe in Scientology.
I'll indulge myself in one of those silly car analogies: You prefer Golf GT with confy seats and ergonomical dashboard. I prefer Porsche GT3 with hard bucket seats and minimalist dashboard. It is your right not to care about specs. It is my right not to care about what you care.
Everyone - even us poor Windows users - know iLife is just a suite of good looking, nicely polished home user apps with limited functionality. There is no magic about it. It doesn't carry original 10 commandments. It. Is. For. Home. Users.
iWorks fare a bit better, but even with that one - each compare with Office I could google out, boiled down to same conclusion: "Looks good. Works nice. Not as powerful as Office."
But if they are all you need from such software - I'm really happy for you.
So what you are saying is that there are different products that fit different user's needs?