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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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  • Friday, November 9, 2007 10:36 AM

    Cost of Ownership

    Mr Manjoo is absolutely correct about the resale value of Macs compared to PCs.

    Let's also note that the total cost of ownership is less for a Mac than a PC.

    Consider how much money a PC user pays to buy and upgrade their anti-virus software

    every time they turn around. Also, most folks end up having a PC repair house clean out the

    viruses and worms that dominate the PC world. If you need to pay a PC rep[air house $100 a year to perform those tasks, the costs to own that PC rise considerably.

    Bottom line ...

    Macs are easier to use.

    Macs are more fun to use.

    Macs just work ... period.

    Stop the suffering ... buy a Mac now with Leopard.

    —donh82 Read donh82's other letters

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