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PC problems. Are these issues with OSX, too?
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<blockquote data-quote="J.Fo" data-source="post: 1397221" data-attributes="member: 66834"><p>While we're at it, let's not compare the iMac with a generic PC tower built from off-the-shelf parts. That's not what it is. I could say that any miscellaneous laptop is overpriced because I can build a PC tower with better specs for far less, but it's not exactly a fair comparison, is it? Different form factors, different price points and specs.</p><p></p><p>Instead, let's compare the iMac with other all-in-one desktops on the market. Only then do you start to get a fair comparison.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Tell that to the various OEMs who have struggled to put out competitors to the MacBook Air at a price point at or below the $999 price tag of the base 11" model. Sure you can find them, but you'll find that they lack the polish of the Air. For a $100 more, you get a far superior machine in just about every way.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>First of all, it should not be expected of any user to regularly re-install the operating system on their computers just to keep it running well. That is madness. Second, even if you never upgrade the operating system you use, applications will eventually require more and more power to run well. That alone can make your machine feel slower over time. </p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>In my experience normal people hold on to their computers for as long as they possibly can. It's only when these PCs suffer catastrophic failures do they look into replacing the machine completely. So, yes, how long it lasts is a very important factor for a lot of people.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Let's see how much of a negative this turns out to be a year from now when you realize how much money you'll get for your iMac.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="J.Fo, post: 1397221, member: 66834"] While we're at it, let's not compare the iMac with a generic PC tower built from off-the-shelf parts. That's not what it is. I could say that any miscellaneous laptop is overpriced because I can build a PC tower with better specs for far less, but it's not exactly a fair comparison, is it? Different form factors, different price points and specs. Instead, let's compare the iMac with other all-in-one desktops on the market. Only then do you start to get a fair comparison. Tell that to the various OEMs who have struggled to put out competitors to the MacBook Air at a price point at or below the $999 price tag of the base 11" model. Sure you can find them, but you'll find that they lack the polish of the Air. For a $100 more, you get a far superior machine in just about every way. First of all, it should not be expected of any user to regularly re-install the operating system on their computers just to keep it running well. That is madness. Second, even if you never upgrade the operating system you use, applications will eventually require more and more power to run well. That alone can make your machine feel slower over time. In my experience normal people hold on to their computers for as long as they possibly can. It's only when these PCs suffer catastrophic failures do they look into replacing the machine completely. So, yes, how long it lasts is a very important factor for a lot of people. Let's see how much of a negative this turns out to be a year from now when you realize how much money you'll get for your iMac. [/QUOTE]
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