Hey.
About two months ago, I purchased a base-model macbook. And I have to say, it is a stunning machine. It feels large and roomy, whilst staying thin and light enough to carry around- far better than the odler e-macs I have used earlier. But, wherever I go people seem to comment on the cost of it. So, I decided to point out here, once and for all, why it isn't.
From my point of view, the real beauty of the Macs are not the computer hardware themselves (though they're still good) but the software bundled with it. First, you got Leopard - beats Vista easily. More reliable, more functionality, and easier to use. But, alogn with that you get iLife and assorted software. So, here's a list of the software that comes with my Mac, the comparable windows application, and the cost of it. I also included programs I judge 'Neccesairy' in order to live.
-Garageband / Sibellius ($329 - Educational Discount)
-Time Machine / Acronis TruImage ($33 - Discount edition)
-Iwork / Microsoft Office ($236 Saving)
-Parental Control/ Kidswatch ($25)
So, to those planning on doing this with a PC - good luck finding a laptop for under $600.
Comments? Did I miss any ILife software?
(Edit - I now iPhoto, iMovie, etc are missing - but I don't use them so it is non-applicable.)
About two months ago, I purchased a base-model macbook. And I have to say, it is a stunning machine. It feels large and roomy, whilst staying thin and light enough to carry around- far better than the odler e-macs I have used earlier. But, wherever I go people seem to comment on the cost of it. So, I decided to point out here, once and for all, why it isn't.
From my point of view, the real beauty of the Macs are not the computer hardware themselves (though they're still good) but the software bundled with it. First, you got Leopard - beats Vista easily. More reliable, more functionality, and easier to use. But, alogn with that you get iLife and assorted software. So, here's a list of the software that comes with my Mac, the comparable windows application, and the cost of it. I also included programs I judge 'Neccesairy' in order to live.
-Garageband / Sibellius ($329 - Educational Discount)
-Time Machine / Acronis TruImage ($33 - Discount edition)
-Iwork / Microsoft Office ($236 Saving)
-Parental Control/ Kidswatch ($25)
So, to those planning on doing this with a PC - good luck finding a laptop for under $600.
Comments? Did I miss any ILife software?
(Edit - I now iPhoto, iMovie, etc are missing - but I don't use them so it is non-applicable.)