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Originally Posted by TylerSVT
I hate that idea, resale value is based upon nothing other than opinion. Of course a mac has a higher resale, a vast majority of people believe mac's are the best invention ever. Its the same reason people flock to the Iphone regardless of all its downsides, its an image of "cool" and people love that.
I'll never understand the Mac hype, like someone else said, they are selling not just a product, but a lifestyle, and no thanks... but i dont need a bunch of stupid gizmos telling me how to live my life.
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Well whatever it is, that "hype" and "opinion" will get me a much better return when I upgrade my computer. Assuming my normal upgrade cycle, the increased return more or less pays for the premium price. Throw in an excellent OS and design (might not be important to some, but I appreciate the aesthetic) and Macs have been the right choice for me. When I needed a notebook to use while traveling for work, the long battery life and the way it goes in and out sleep instantly really set the 13" Macbook Pro apart from the competitors.
There are some downsides, especially for those who like to tweak their computers or their OS a lot (I used to be one of them), but I've found them to be eminently reliable and customizable enough for my needs. Many will disagree, and that's fine; I don't really care what kind of computer someone else buys. That's why there are so many different kinds.