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<blockquote data-quote="Oneironaut" data-source="post: 1188664" data-attributes="member: 88633"><p>First... I was once a diehard Windows user who bashed Macs as overpriced status symbols. Then I had to get one for work and eventually, it won me over and I'll NEVER use Windows as my primary OS again. Some Windows machines are much cheaper than Macs, some are at least as expensive. If you spec a Windows PC to match the quality of a Mac, that is not just the internal parts (which are configured to run OS X most efficiently) but the screen, the iSight camera, the light, clutter-and-blinking-light-free casing, little touches like the Mag-Safe adapter, etc... it usually comes within a couple of hundred dollars of the same price. </p><p></p><p>Add to that the main draws, OS X itself and iLife, plus the fact they're virus free and don't require any anti-virus software running scans and constantly giving you warnings and updates... it's worth every dime to me. Also remember that Apple doesn't have deals with other hardware manufacturers like Windows does. A niche company is usually has to charge more.</p><p></p><p>Anyway, it won't happen overnight and it may not happen at all. but it's worth a shot. Give one a try at the Apple Store. If price is really a factor, try a refurbished one from the Apple website or even from Amazon.com. Also you can always install Windows on it if you miss it that much.</p><p></p><p>No one ever really knows any details concerning updates until the official announcement is made. But the rumor mill has an update being announced in the next two weeks, and it seems to make sense to me. So wait a couple of weeks and continue to weigh the options.</p><p></p><p>Remember, it's not just about specs, it's also about how the OS uses those specs to give you a more efficient computing experience.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Oneironaut, post: 1188664, member: 88633"] First... I was once a diehard Windows user who bashed Macs as overpriced status symbols. Then I had to get one for work and eventually, it won me over and I'll NEVER use Windows as my primary OS again. Some Windows machines are much cheaper than Macs, some are at least as expensive. If you spec a Windows PC to match the quality of a Mac, that is not just the internal parts (which are configured to run OS X most efficiently) but the screen, the iSight camera, the light, clutter-and-blinking-light-free casing, little touches like the Mag-Safe adapter, etc... it usually comes within a couple of hundred dollars of the same price. Add to that the main draws, OS X itself and iLife, plus the fact they're virus free and don't require any anti-virus software running scans and constantly giving you warnings and updates... it's worth every dime to me. Also remember that Apple doesn't have deals with other hardware manufacturers like Windows does. A niche company is usually has to charge more. Anyway, it won't happen overnight and it may not happen at all. but it's worth a shot. Give one a try at the Apple Store. If price is really a factor, try a refurbished one from the Apple website or even from Amazon.com. Also you can always install Windows on it if you miss it that much. No one ever really knows any details concerning updates until the official announcement is made. But the rumor mill has an update being announced in the next two weeks, and it seems to make sense to me. So wait a couple of weeks and continue to weigh the options. Remember, it's not just about specs, it's also about how the OS uses those specs to give you a more efficient computing experience. [/QUOTE]
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