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14 Responses to “Mac or PC”

1. 1 leo kempf Jul 21st, 2009 at 9:16 am

   I can’t imagine buying a PC anything anymore. Maybe I’ve not experienced higher-end PC computers, but in my mind the quality and robust feeling of a MBP is worth the extra dough. I mean, the new one is “carved” from a solid block of aluminum… I’m probably going to get a new one later this year - mine is 3 years old and works great still - Rachel will inherit it to replace her 5 or 6 year old ibook.

   It all depends on what you can afford though… the debtor is slave to the lender.

2. 2 Daniel Jul 21st, 2009 at 12:45 pm

   I broke down and bought one about an hour ago. My plan is to dual boot OS x and Windows 7. Here it is:

   http://store.apple.com/us-hed/product/FB467LL/A?mco=MjE0NDk5Mw

3. 3 Daniel Jul 21st, 2009 at 12:46 pm

   http://store.apple.com/us-hed/product/FB470LL/A?mco=MjE0NDk5Mw

   Actually it’s this one.

4. 4 leo kempf Jul 21st, 2009 at 2:58 pm

   nice! yeah, that’s what pushed me over the edge to go mac in the first place… dual bootage.

5. 5 Ryan Gelinas Jul 22nd, 2009 at 2:43 pm

   mac’s are great however I do not see the need for them except for a fashion statement. you can find a comparable pc for much less money. Just my opinion not to talk down on the product, however I don’t feel you are paying for anything more than some clever justin long marketing. Please tell me the point of a case made of a single block of aluminum. If it is for durability why aren’t hard hats made of aluminum instead it’s plastic. Just a thought. I know I can find a pc notebook under 1000 dollars that will do everything that mac will. Now I do believe the mac’s are great products. My first computer was an apple II then a power mac. Mac has done an excellent job of integrating themselves into the main stream as far as software interfacing goes. I built a mac that I’d want on the apple store and it was like 4 grand. Sweet.

6. 6 Drew Jul 22nd, 2009 at 2:55 pm

   I’m with Ryan on this one. When I was contemplating a new notebook purchase, I pined after the Mac. The problem was that the basic one was $1100 new or $950 refurb. I could get a $500 pc that would do all I would ever need and be equally reliable in terms of quality.

7. 7 Drew Jul 22nd, 2009 at 2:57 pm

   I am still a little jealous, by the way.

8. 8 leo kempf Jul 22nd, 2009 at 5:16 pm

   I agree that it is a fancier computer… I would argue better quality. It’s not a NECESSITY… if you have one, you’re either spoiled or make your living on it.

9. 9 Daniel Jul 22nd, 2009 at 6:06 pm

   Refurbished MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
   15.4-inch LED-backlit glossy widescreen display
   2GB memory

10. 10 Daniel Jul 22nd, 2009 at 6:07 pm

    my response messed up…dumb. Oh well.

11. 11 Jacob Jul 23rd, 2009 at 2:59 pm

    I’m a video editor. So I buy Macs. That’s my two cents, though worthless to this thread.

    Btw Daniel– as you’re out there buying state-of-the-art machinery for the purpose of your mission work, please keep in mind that you currently owe me $240.

    Just thought I’d politely throw that out there.

12. 12 Daniel Jul 23rd, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Yes, I know…I have not forgotten.

13. 13 leo kempf Jul 24th, 2009 at 8:38 pm

    snap.

14. 14 Jacob Jul 27th, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    

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