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Originally Posted by stomachmonkey
Hmm, Macbooks start (bottom out) at $1099. I'd hardly call that well over a grand.
Can you show me the Dell that is $500 and matches the base MacBook specs?
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The local Apple store only has the $1400 and up Macbooks displayed. I didn't realize There was a "cheaper" option.
As far as comparing specs - Okay, if by specs you mean runs Office 2003, goes on the internet, connects to my home network, and recognizes my printer, for $600, my new Dell will do all the things I want it to do just as well - maybe better - than the Macbook. Anything beyond that is fine print that makes my brain hurt and doesn't factor in my real world usage.
We have argued this many times. That said, Mac OS is getting better and Windows is getting worse - something I think we can both agree on. It's the reason I walked into the Apple store the other day, setting aside my permanent boycott of all things Apple. If I needed something beyond the basics, I would buy a Macbook Pro.