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<blockquote data-quote="cwa107" data-source="post: 679514" data-attributes="member: 24098"><p>It depends on the model. If it's an iMac or a notebook, I would say they tend to be a little more difficult to work on just because of the formfactor.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>In the surveys I've seen, it seems the hardware is fairly robust. There are many users on this forum with 6+ year old machines.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Do they really? Factor in a PC of equivalent specification - then be sure to add in the cost of the anti-virus, anti-spyware, security and utility software you need to keep it running, all of which you won't need on the Mac. Also note that every Mac comes preloaded with the iLife suite, which is a very functional suite of utilities for managing and editing your photos, videos and websites. Although most generic PCs will cost less at the time of purchase, if you factor in the "total cost of ownership" or TCO, Macs tend to come out favorably.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Worst case scenario is that you buy it, don't like Mac OS X and end up putting Windows on it. Then you have a very pretty Windows box <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Just one caveat - if you're satisfied with Windows machines, don't switch. A lot of people get the "Mac bug", but when they find they need to change their habits and learn something new, they find themselves disappointed. Only switch if you truly are ready to try something new.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cwa107, post: 679514, member: 24098"] It depends on the model. If it's an iMac or a notebook, I would say they tend to be a little more difficult to work on just because of the formfactor. In the surveys I've seen, it seems the hardware is fairly robust. There are many users on this forum with 6+ year old machines. Do they really? Factor in a PC of equivalent specification - then be sure to add in the cost of the anti-virus, anti-spyware, security and utility software you need to keep it running, all of which you won't need on the Mac. Also note that every Mac comes preloaded with the iLife suite, which is a very functional suite of utilities for managing and editing your photos, videos and websites. Although most generic PCs will cost less at the time of purchase, if you factor in the "total cost of ownership" or TCO, Macs tend to come out favorably. Worst case scenario is that you buy it, don't like Mac OS X and end up putting Windows on it. Then you have a very pretty Windows box :) Just one caveat - if you're satisfied with Windows machines, don't switch. A lot of people get the "Mac bug", but when they find they need to change their habits and learn something new, they find themselves disappointed. Only switch if you truly are ready to try something new. [/QUOTE]
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