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Old 10-26-2009, 12:21 PM   #85
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Originally Posted by Phaneuf3 View Post
Another interesting way to look at the PC vs Mac pricing and PC vs Mac specs...

You could have a $1000 Mac with marginally better hardware or a $400 PC with more than enough power to do what you need. How often are people replacing their Macs these days? Every 4 years-ish?

So... buy a $1000 Mac today and keep it for 4 years.
-OR-
Buy a $400 PC today and in two years, take another $400 that you saved and buy another $400 PC that far surpasses that 2 year old mac's hardware. This way you end up with a more powerful computer, 2 computers AND $200 in your pocket.

Moore's Law FTW!
Say it with me, brother...

"Macs are not over-priced. Yes, they are more expensive than I am willing to pay, but when compared against equivalently spec'd PCs, they are actually cheaper."

You can do it. Come on! Hit me with it!
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