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Mac's aren't exactly overpriced. Yes, they are expensive.. but so are most IBM models, and all Sony models. The reason they are expensive isn't as simple as most Mac-bashers would like to think.
With every Mac you get a good video card, a good sound card, good RAM, nice accessories, stylish case, software bundle, optical mouse, good components... While no one of those things may be worth the extra money, the truth is that if you spec-out a Dell machine with all the same stuff, you actually pay *more*.
It is a shame that Apple doesn't have a lot of low-end machines... but frankly, they know what they are doing. How many other PC vendors aren't *losing* money every quarter these days? Have you seen Gateway's stock? Upmarket isn't a bad place to be right now... higher margins.
I have used Macs since 6th grade. I had DOS before that, and an Amiga before that... (Well, my family did!) I have been a Windows support tech back in the Windows 95 days, and have used a few recent versions of Windows when I have had to. I will never go back. I get my work done faster, I get a much nicer machine, and I don't pull my hair out half the time. No contest. Really.
How many people who bash Macs have actually given them a chance? Sat down and used one for long enough to get used to the *differences*... Specced-out a similar system from Dell or whoever to see if they are *really* overpriced. The truth is, the results would surprise you.
Of course, the truth is also that it doesn't matter. I use what I like, you use what you like. Doesn't phase me. There are differences, but clearly we can all getr our jobs done, so why worry?
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