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Originally Posted by eschwartz
If you are the type to be upgrading the RAM and HDD in your MacBook then you are probably also the type to store a fresh Windows image (and upgrade the RAM +HDD in that too).
And it too will run just about as well.  |
The Mac hardware and build quality is far more comparable to a similarly priced Windows machine than a Windows machine 1/3 the price.
Plus, I just spent the better part of 2 workdays re-installing Windows and upgrading my 2-year old high-end work laptop to resolve performance issues. It does indeed run fabulously now, but compare to:
I got my used 2008 MCP, took it to the Apple Store in the mall, and drank a smoothie while the Genius Bar dude re-installed the OS, did all the updates, and taught me how to use it (it's my very first Mac) for free.
I'm starting to see some value in Apple's model beyond just playing to fashion.
I think I'll buy some stock.