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Originally Posted by SLO-BOB
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.
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Actually by specs I meant the hardware which is the basis for a direct cost comparison.
I would never advocate spending $1,000 for a machine when a $500 box will suffice for the application for which it is being deployed.
It's simply not fair to imply the Dell with a lower hardware spec is half the price of an Apple or even another Dell with a higher hardware spec.
You are in the business so people take stock in what you say.
