27" Mac

[simplechamp]

I have always had Apple computers. My father developed software on them, started me out on them young, and they just stuck. So I am pretty partial to them. I do have a PC now, which is the first non-Apple computer I've had since I was 5, and which I use almost exclusively for gaming. I also have a Windows partition on my Apple, but the HD2600 video card just can't cut it anymore with new games.

Here's the way I see the whole price vs. performance argument: people who tend to dislike Apple often argue that a PC can offer same specs for lower price. While that may be true, the fallacy is that this automatically makes a PC better or more desirable than an Apple.

People pay more money for a lot of things, even though it may offer no extra utility or performance. A designer handbag costs $1000, but does it function as a handbag any better than a $5 one from Walmart? A Mercedes might cost twice as much as a Honda with similar specs that can do the job just as well. To relate to RC, look at Xray, they tailor to people who want the high end and "luxury", but many would argue that a cheaper Ofna can win races just the same.

An Apple computer is the same situation. For whatever reason, people see some amount of value there above and beyond specs. It could be because of the name, it could be for the aesthetic value, and a whole list of other reasons.

[rawfuls]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

I have always had Apple computers. My father developed software on them, started me out on them young, and they just stuck. So I am pretty partial to them. I do have a PC now, which is the first non-Apple computer I've had since I was 5, and which I use almost exclusively for gaming. I also have a Windows partition on my Apple, but the HD2600 video card just can't cut it anymore with new games.

Here's the way I see the whole price vs. performance argument: people who tend to dislike Apple often argue that a PC can offer same specs for lower price. While that may be true, the fallacy is that this automatically makes a PC better or more desirable than an Apple.

People pay more money for a lot of things, even though it may offer no extra utility or performance. A designer handbag costs $1000, but does it function as a handbag any better than a $5 one from Walmart? A Mercedes might cost twice as much as a Honda with similar specs that can do the job just as well. To relate to RC, look at Xray, they tailor to people who want the high end and "luxury", but many would argue that a cheaper Ofna can win races just the same.

An Apple computer is the same situation. For whatever reason, people see some amount of value there above and beyond specs. It could be because of the name, it could be for the aesthetic value, and a whole list of other reasons.

Yeah, my goal whenever I do get a Mac is to partition it for W7.. Or hackint0sh my current machine.. Or maybe I'll hackint0sh when I get a computer that is actually capable of such.

As far as the price thing goes, I still think they'd get much larger sales had they lower all their prices to under a grand.

It looks like the starting price for ALL their computers is about a grand.. Besides the Mac Mini, well, say drop that to $800, I'd bet a lot more people would feel better when they see two 0's instead of 3..
Hell, if it was a good 2-3 hundred bucks cheaper, I may even grab one..

Just my opinion

[lincpimp]

Originally Posted by simplechamp

I have always had Apple computers. My father developed software on them, started me out on them young, and they just stuck. So I am pretty partial to them. I do have a PC now, which is the first non-Apple computer I've had since I was 5, and which I use almost exclusively for gaming. I also have a Windows partition on my Apple, but the HD2600 video card just can't cut it anymore with new games.

Here's the way I see the whole price vs. performance argument: people who tend to dislike Apple often argue that a PC can offer same specs for lower price. While that may be true, the fallacy is that this automatically makes a PC better or more desirable than an Apple.

People pay more money for a lot of things, even though it may offer no extra utility or performance. A designer handbag costs $1000, but does it function as a handbag any better than a $5 one from Walmart? A Mercedes might cost twice as much as a Honda with similar specs that can do the job just as well. To relate to RC, look at Xray, they tailor to people who want the high end and "luxury", but many would argue that a cheaper Ofna can win races just the same.

An Apple computer is the same situation. For whatever reason, people see some amount of value there above and beyond specs. It could be because of the name, it could be for the aesthetic value, and a whole list of other reasons.

Very good point. Just like the stupid designer womens stuff (all of it is very overpriced) many people will pay out the nose to have a cool looking whatever in their house.

Almost everything falls into this category. Like the people who buy Harley Davidson bikes instead of the superior japanese bikes, or people eho just have to have Heckler Koch guns over a glock. Perceived value, and who am I to say anything about that!!!

I find that PC fits my desire to have user replacable parts, and could care less about style in 99% of the functional things I own. I currently have about 7 pcs, 6 desktop and 1 laptop scattered around my home and business, and have worked on almost all of them. I guess just go with what you know!!!