The thing I can't get passed is: for under $1000, I get a core duo 2 (mac books only have core duo's/singles), and the video card is 254 nVidia with a gig of ram out the door. No extra fee for more ram unless you want 2 gigs.
So, the processor, and video are both faster, and the only thing it doesn't do is OSX ;)
It just kills me that I have to spend nearly $1500 more to get a comparable mac laptop. And to top it all off, I've NEVER had a problem with dell hardware - I've always bought dell, and never once had to return anything. Parents both have dell laptops and workstations and same story there. never had an issue.
I like the idea of running OSX, but I can't seem to justify the price simply because it runs OSX and it has a cool power connector. It might look nicer, but who gives a rats behind for $1500?
I keep hearing that 64mb is fine and so on - I know it would be "fine", but again, why should I do it for the price? it's like I'm settling for an OS that doesn't run as many apps as my pc box, I have to purchase more licenses for, and in the end, might burn my kneecaps off.
And yet, I still try to talk my self into getting one. Everytime I see one, I think "dang, I think it'd be nice". Then I always sober up when I see the price.
On 9/3/06,
Michiel van der Ros <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Why they put 512 mb in it by default completely beats me. The out-of-the-box configuration is a very poor product. I don't believe there's anyone using it without extra memory. I tried clicking the top-left Apple icon and it took 5 seconds for the pulldown menu to appear!
But once you pop in 1 gb extra, it's a world of difference. Nice and fast.
By the way John, about that video card, a good video card is mainly needed for 3D design programs and 3D games. You really don't need to worry about presentations or Flash.
Michiel
PS: If you go for a PC, I'd say don't get Dell. I know many people that have serious trouble with the hardware and service. Other brands like Asus and Acer offer at least the same quality for that price. Ohh, and they don't support the republican GOP with their profits either, in case you care, hehe :)
Weyert de Boer wrote:Peter Elst wrote:
I'm not sure about that, thought about it but if you live in Europe
we've got a 2 year warranty by default thanks to EU legislation so its a
bit expensive for that one year extra coverage.
Yes, if you buy it in a Apple Store not the online store. If you buy it
at Apple you still will get one year warranty. Oh well, I still think
Apple should give more value for the price i.e. more default memory or
disk space. Let's see what they show off the upcoming weeks!!!
Yours,
Weyert de Boer
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