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Originally posted by dmoolenaar
Of course you're gonna pay extra for that Apple HW but what the heck. Right? If you're just concerned with how things *look* then I guess we aren't talking about the same thing.
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Apple hardware does not cost more than a comparable box from anyone else.
When you compare boxes with the same spec they are at the same price.
Yes you can get a PC for a lot less but you are buying less features. You can also pay a lot more for a PC.
I never advocate someone spending $1000 when $500 gets them where they need to be.
It's not all about looks, it's about build quality. Apples industrial design and attention to detail is leaps and bounds ahead of any other PC manufacturer.
The resale value of your average PC is equal to that of used chewing gum. Macs hold their value for years. I have sold 5 year old boxes for 50-60 cents on the dollar. There is a reason for that.
Saying Macs are more expensive is like going to a Lexus dealer and complaining about the price because Nissans are cheaper.
Apple simply does not make lower end boxes. It's not where their market is.