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Wednesday, November 7, 2007 12:00 AM

Once and for all, proof that Macs are cheaper than PCs

Let's put to rest the myth that an Apple computer will set you back more than a Windows PC. In fact, it'll cost you less.
By Farhad Manjoo

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  • Wednesday, November 7, 2007 03:44 AM

    If I want religious arguments

    I'll go to my Talmud class. This is silly. Computers are just tools, and the one rule for tools is: the right one for the job. I can't put an Oracle 11g instance on a Mac, so it doesn't matter how cheap a Mac is. Similarly, if I had a need to draw pictures of some sort, the Mac is the obvious choice.

    Otherwise, the interface difference is like the choice between a stick and an automatic. Finally, the fact that the Mac is prettier is like choosing a car based on its color.

    —LeftWingPharisee Read LeftWingPharisee's other letters

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