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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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  • Tuesday, November 6, 2007 08:53 PM

    ....I can't imagine.

    I simply cannot imagine buying a computer based on resale value. Or on logo. It seems inherently absurd to me. I buy and operate the cheapest machine that meets my needs.

    Macs don't meet my needs, because you pay more for less machine. And I absolutely loathe the UI with a deep and abiding passion. I know it's secretly linux now, but it's linux that *acts like a mac*.

    No way I'm going to pay more for a gimpy machine with a one-button mouse that costs a fortune to upgrade just because it's white and shiny.

    I'm glad Apple is around, I'm glad that it drives competition and innovation. Maybe its chewy linux center will convince Adobe to make the software I need in a linux version so I can punt windows.

    But buying a mac is not like buying a beemer, and it's not like buying a ford. It's like buying a dodge neon with a snazzy paint job and a souped-up sound system. Looks real nice in the driveway, but it won't accelerate uphill and the blind spot will drive you nuts.

    Also, well, you know, if your machine has a lower resale value, it's less likely to be stolen and sold on ebay.

    —Miette Read Miette's other letters

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