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Originally Posted by TheDoc
The prices... I can build about two PC's for the price of a Mac... or double the speed of the PC - Which $500 on the just dell, would damn near double it's speed.
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Not if you use the same hardware. Damn, I've had this conversation so many times with people.
Here is a quick basic explanation without going into too much detail to waste my time.
The MOBO Dell uses in their computer: a $70 POS
The MOBO Apple uses in their computer: Intel's best top of the line server MOBO $900
Now, if you go to newegg.com and custom build a PC. Using the same top of the line hardware with the exact same specs as the apple. It'll cost the same. And you really have to get detailed with the specs Most people see "Dual Core 3.0Ghz" and think they're all the same. There are Dual Core 3.0Ghz Intel CPUs that range in price from $200-$900.
It's not hard to understand, you just have to open your eyes a little and understand the "base stats" for the machines they show are not similar in any way and you are comparing apples to oranges.