I think you can compare apples to apples( Not talking about Apple products to Apple products ).If it all has the same hardware like same processer , same memory and amount and same size and speed of hard drive and so on you can compare it. Now the fact is yes you are going to pay more for the Mac. This is because you are paying the name Apple on it. Now there are things to consider that Apple might have advantage on weather you are a seeing person or not. But I think basic stuff you can compare. When this is said and done all that matter is you get what fits your need the best and your budget. Everyone is different and has different needs and different budgets. But I will say the Mac Mini on the high end side is not a entrance level PC. Just more of my thoughts.
Sign, Joe Plummer ( JP ) joeplum...@tds.net -----Original Message----- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 10:44 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks And you cannot compare an entry-level PC with an entry-level Mac. Macs are going to always be more expensive on average and they can and will continue to command the price charged. They share perhaps some similar technologies and so forth, but at the same time there are a number of differences and lease of which is Apple's business approach is not like HP's etc. Apple has been successful over the last number of years because of good business practices. On Apr 16, 2010, at 7:03 AM, Chris G wrote: > I agree, and in my book an $800 computer is not an entry level computer. > > > > On Fri, 16 Apr 2010 07:00:48 -0400 > "Joe Plummer" <joeplum...@tds.net> wrote: > >> Yes, it would put it up in cost. But the high end will cost you >> around 1000 bucks out the door any how. So not saying put it on the >> entry level of it but on the high end of it. Another words giving you >> options. This is what they are already doing on the high end any how. Just more thoughts. >> >> >> >> Sign, >> Joe Plummer ( JP ) >> joeplum...@tds.net >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo Walker >> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 6:09 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks >> >> Hi Joe, >> >> Adding these things to a Mac mini at this time would make the price >> rival that of an iMac. I don't think Apple would want to do that. >> Remember, the mini is suppose to be the entry level mac. >> On Apr 16, 2010, at 5:58 AM, Joe Plummer wrote: >> >>> Well that is what I would be wanting a better processor like the >>> new quad they are putting in laptops and more memory and faster hard >>> drive, this would be a big start and a major upgrade. Maybe even a >>> better graphic card and sound card. Now this being said they might >>> have to make it the case a bit bigger but that would be ok as long >>> as they say did not add more than 2 inches each way. Just my >>> thoughts and >> wishes. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sign, >>> Joe Plummer ( JP ) >>> joeplum...@tds.net >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ben >>> Mustill-Rose >>> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2010 5:35 AM >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: Mac Mini and idea for MacBooks >>> >>> Minies have there place, you wouldn't just stick an iPad in the >>> living room to act as a media center would you. >>> What would you change about the mini? It's meant to be a small >>> computer, so other than changing the spec, I don't really see what >>> else >> could be done. >>> >>> On 16/04/2010, marie Howarth <marie.jane2...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> I do believe they updated the minis last year. But as others have >>>> suggested, desktop or laptop computers will be around for a while yet. >>>> I think Apple will keep the mini regardless, to give consumers more >>>> choice. As for the battery status lights, I didn't know it existed, >>>> and after 18 months of having my mac, can't say I have missed it. >>>> >>>> On 16 Apr 2010, at 06:26, Rob Lambert wrote: >>>> >>>>> Since VoiceOver, and the Mac Mini have been around since 05, this >>>>> will be relevant. What is your take on a full redesign of the Mini? >>>>> Aside from the back, and insides, the overall system itself hasn't >>>>> budged in the last five years. I think the design is starting to >>>>> get stale, but what do you think? I also have an idea for the >>>>> MacBook Pros. You know on the side that there's a button that is >>>>> essentially a visual battery checker? Well, for those who don't >>>>> know, you push the button & lights will light up. HOw much do you >>>>> think it would be to create a more tactile version of this? I only >>>>> ask because low vision users with enough vision, and fully sighted >>>>> people, can press a button while the computer is off and get the >>>>> battery status. I'd like >>> to see VoiceOver users get this convenience as well. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > Chris G <cgrabowsk...@gmail.com> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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