Mac vx. PC: The Stereotypes May Be True

[DiapDealer]

Press open-apple question mark.

[Greg Anos]

Originally Posted by Dylrob

From what I understand the PARC interface was rather convoluted though. Like you had to click one of the three mouse buttons to start a selection, then a different one to complete it.

And to be clear PARC did not develop the mouse itself. That was created more than half a decade earlier by a man named Douglas Engelbart (who envisioned it to be used alongside a chorded keyboard).

No argument on either count, but still the modern GUI interface (even with a 3 button mouse), was designed and tested there. Designing and testing human/computer interfaces was what PARC was for. Credit where credit is due.

[HappyMartin]

I started using mac because in 1996 because PC had no colour management at all. I am not talking simple monitor calibration but a colour managed workflow from raw camera input to cmyk profiled output.

Then kept going on mac because the high end cameras used firewire and the pc firewire implementation was so weak that camera manufacturers didnt write software for PC.

Now of course I use mac because I am a shallow stupid hipster that wants to impress others with my disposable income. Who knew

[Kumabjorn]

Originally Posted by RainingLemur

This made me chuckle. Like he/she is the only hipster using a Macbook.

Soo, does a hipster use a Macbook ironically?

[Sil_liS]

The article is almost one year old, just like the survey it's based on. Why is this in the news section?

[elcreative]

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

The article is almost one year old, just like the survey it's based on. Why is this in the news section?

Because someone posted it here...

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by elcreative

Because someone posted it here...

.. and because there's no "Breaking news only" stipulation I'm aware of.

[Sil_liS]

Originally Posted by DiapDealer

.. and because there's no "Breaking news only" stipulation I'm aware of.

News

Latest on e-books, e-paper, DRM and related technologies

After 11 months it isn't really "latest".

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by Sil_liS

After 11 months it isn't really "latest".

Semantics.
*shrugs*

[Hellmark]

Originally Posted by wizwor

I know. They price compare the entry level Apple products to mainstream/brand name PCs ignoring the fact that 1) there are less expensive PCs, and 2) PCs go on sale.

Entry level, avoid mac. However, last time I did some realistic price comparison of higher end machines, a Mac Pro was within $50 of the comparable Dell.

I do think it is stupid that Apple has forsaken the lower end market. Most people don't want to spend $1500 on a decent machine. (yes, I know that there are cheaper macs, but that is about the point at which you're not getting raped by the Apple tax)

[Rob Lister]

Originally Posted by Hellmark

Entry level, avoid mac. However, last time I did some realistic price comparison of higher end machines, a Mac Pro was within $50 of the comparable Dell.

I do think it is stupid that Apple has forsaken the lower end market. Most people don't want to spend $1500 on a decent machine. (yes, I know that there are cheaper macs, but that is about the point at which you're not getting raped by the Apple tax)

$50? !

typically you'll pay double for an intel with an apple on it...and get less.

jobs was first and foremost a marketer, but he knew what he wanted and marketed his company to the people he wanted to hire. got them. and did some real innovation through them. he's far more the innovator than gates ever was.

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Rob Lister

$50? !

typically you'll pay double for an intel with an apple on it...and get less.

I don't believe this is accurate. Every time I've done this comparison, the equivalently specced PC has been very nearly the same price. And sometimes more expensive.

[Penforhire]

Apple has margins that Dell would kill for. Which company has better financial results? Nothing stupid about that! Apple may never dabble properly in the low end. I think that would be the 'death of the canary in the coal mine,' when Apple is no longer a growth company and starts scrambling for "value."

Their prices are competitive on some of the high end goods, for example MacBook Airs. Most similar-spec PC's that are cheaper are not as well built. The more powerful Sonys (high-end Vaio) are much more expensive and not everyone will agree they have a similar build quality.

The tablet market is evolving but the last generation had a few contenders at the same or nearly the same price. Latest iPad reviews are quite favorable even if they didn't bump the essential speed of the device. Feels like only the next version of the Asus Transformer has a shot at taking some share from the iPad, aside from those who are dedicated to Android OS already.

[Rob Lister]

Originally Posted by pdurrant

I don't believe this is accurate. Every time I've done this comparison, the equivalently specced PC has been very nearly the same price. And sometimes more expensive.

welp, do it today. show your work. i double-dog dare ya

[pdurrant]

Originally Posted by Rob Lister

welp, do it today. show your work. i double-dog dare ya

You were the one making the claim. I dispute your claim. You should do the leg work.

But I'll do half of it for you.

iMac:
21.5" 1920x1080 resolution screen
2.5GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5
4GB RAM
500GB Hard drive
AMD Radeon HD 6750M with 512MB
Bluetooth multi-touch mouse or trackpad
Bluetooth keyboard
Firewire and thunderbolt interfaces
web camera
Small desk footprint

Bundled Software:
Mac OX S Lion
iPhoto, iMovie, Garageband
Mail, iCal, Addressbook
Time Machine backup software

tech specs are here: http://www.apple.com/imac/specs.html

Note that this machine hasn't changed in price since it was released nearly a year ago. You should find this an easy challenge.

$1199.

Please find something similar in a Windows PC for $599 (half price). Full Windows 7 please, and roughly equivalent bundled software.