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[Daniel]

Stop the presses!

Apple computers cost more than equivalent spec PC's

you heard it here first people.

What? When did this happen?!

 

[Dooblewasur]

What have I created...

Mobi

 

[W3H5]

We're in...

 

[EatMyRB26]

Careful, that's classified as a lethal weapon in over 37 countries.

Are you serious?

 

[TB]

No, he's Minty.

 

[EatMyRB26]

Hi

 

[Flamedogg]

With a roll of 8.5" x 100 yd application tape.

Aaaand

 

[Mr. S]

MULTIPIX INOSOP07S - 7" tablet (800 x 480px), Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 2GB.

50€ and more than enough to use it as telemetry screen on my racing rig.

Just requested a refund, got it like an hour ago. It's horrible. I mean, yeah I was prepared that it wouldn't be as quick as a higher priced one etc. but the screen has pixel errors over and over, the memory only holds 500mb instead of the advertised 2GB and apps are crashing all the time. Chrome didn't even start. Facebook neither after I logged in and closed the app once.

I've ordered another one but didn't make any experiments this time. It might be slightly (yeah well...around 170€) more expensive but it will certainly last longer and be of higher quality. I thought about a 10" tablet but I've used my mates iPad for some hours and it was a bit too big for me.

Galaxy Tab 2 - 7" - WiFi - 8GB

Also ordered an etui and protective foil. All in all it'll cost me 257€ minus 30€ because Samsung is running a cashback promotion. 227€ is ok for me and I'll get back the other 50€ as well. Blessing in disguise, so to say.

 

[F1GTR]

The MacBookPro has tons of top of the line tech in it. Problem is they're charging double the price of my Asus for something with a slightly better display and, again, less memory.

It's not that it's due for an update, it's that it's just way more expensive than it should be. For the same specs as my laptop I can see it being a bit pricier given that Macs have always been known for how simple they are to use and the fact they work with virtually no fuss, but that's ridiculous.

First of all, I was talking about the Mac Pro, which is the workstation/professional Mac, not MacBook Pro. The Mac Pro is missing quite a few new features like USB3.0 and Thunderbolt which are very nice for video/photo work.

Your laptop is aiming for a completely different (gaming vs fast portable) market though:

- Your Asus is 17" and weighs twice as much as the retina MBP
- It's also thicker than the rMBP
- Battery life on the MBP is pretty hard to beat
- The screen on the Mac isn't *slightly* better, it's bloody fantastic even when compared to your 1080p 17" - but it's one of those things you have to use in person and do some work with to truly appreciate it. I've placed my 15" rMBP next to a 17" MBP and the screen difference is still quite noticeable: text is much sharper and designing/editing is great on that screen
- The trackpad + keyboard combo on MacBooks are awesome. Much better than most PC laptops I've used (but then again, I've only ever used crappy Toshibas before).

Yes, you can get a better or equivalent spec for much less, but you're trading off on things that won't be immediately obvious by looking at a spec list. Have a look at Lenovo's X series, Asus's Zenbook line, and Samsung's series 9 line. They are all laptops that combine portability and power like MacBooks do, and guess what, they're similarly priced as Macs.

What have I created...

Mobi

Some friendly discussion, nothing to be too worried about. When Mac and PC stereotypes start getting thrown about you should start running though.

 

[Monatsende]

Once a collector - always a collector...

 

[Dooblewasur]

Earlier I'd purchased 3 PS Vita games at $12 each: 2 COD and ACIII, ad they have shipped!

Also just got the below for free with eBay Bucks.
Don't ask.

 

[Leicht]

First of all, I was talking about the Mac Pro, which is the workstation/professional Mac, not MacBook Pro. The Mac Pro is missing quite a few new features like USB3.0 and Thunderbolt which are very nice for video/photo work.

Your laptop is aiming for a completely different (gaming vs fast portable) market though:

- Your Asus is 17" and weighs twice as much as the retina MBP
- It's also thicker than the rMBP
- Battery life on the MBP is pretty hard to beat
- The screen on the Mac isn't *slightly* better, it's bloody fantastic even when compared to your 1080p 17" - but it's one of those things you have to use in person and do some work with to truly appreciate it. I've placed my 15" rMBP next to a 17" MBP and the screen difference is still quite noticeable: text is much sharper and designing/editing is great on that screen
- The trackpad + keyboard combo on MacBooks are awesome. Much better than most PC laptops I've used (but then again, I've only ever used crappy Toshibas before).

Yes, you can get a better or equivalent spec for much less, but you're trading off on things that won't be immediately obvious by looking at a spec list. Have a look at Lenovo's X series, Asus's Zenbook line, and Samsung's series 9 line. They are all laptops that combine portability and power like MacBooks do, and guess what, they're similarly priced as Macs.



Some friendly discussion, nothing to be too worried about. When Mac and PC stereotypes start getting thrown about you should start running though.

It's interesting to watch Mac vs PC debate

 

[Dooblewasur]

It's interesting to watch Mac vs PC debate

On MacRumors I asked the forum if buying this would be a good idea and I got three negatives.

Then I wrote that I'd bought it anyway (I talked to someone I consider more knowledgeable both of my needs and of computers) and this is what someone told me.

Lol you're probably the only person to buy a computer from 2007 because it is a "macbook pro." My phone has more computing power than your computer does, LOL!
With $500 I would have gotten a nice cheap iPad or maybe a Dell Inspiron. Both are better buys than that piece of crap you got with your "hard earned money"

Because, clearly, I would be better off with a 64GB iPad, oh yes.

Someone replied to the effect of, "it's not your money," to which the first guy replied to the effect of, "I'm ragging this guy for being so stupid, and stupid people breed more stupid people..."

So I am now a real member of another forum because someone insulted me! 👍

Funny thing is that all these guys are presumably Pro-Mac.

Anyway, I understand that I could have a decent new computer for the same price as my 5 year old MacBook, and I understand that same spec Macs cost more. But I feel that they are better built, better/longer supported, longer lasting and nicer looking.

 

[nealcropper]

On MacRumors I asked the forum if buying this would be a good idea and I got three negatives.

Then I wrote that I'd bought it anyway (I talked to someone I consider more knowledgeable both of my needs and of computers) and this is what someone told me.

Because, clearly, I would be better off with a 64GB iPad, oh yes.

Someone replied to the effect of, "it's not your money," to which the first guy replied to the effect of, "I'm ragging this guy for being so stupid, and stupid people breed more stupid people..."

So I am now a real member of another forum because someone insulted me! 👍

Funny thing is that all these guys are presumably Pro-Mac.

Anyway, I understand that I could have a decent new computer for the same price as my 5 year old MacBook, and I understand that same spec Macs cost more. But I feel that they are better built, better/longer supported, longer lasting and nicer looking.

At the end of the day dooble, it's what you wanted. It's your money, and you decided to spend it on a mac, end of discussion. Lol.

 

[Dooblewasur]

At the end of the day dooble, it's what you wanted. It's your money, and you decided to spend it on a mac, end of discussion. Lol.

👍 and to that!

Crazy thing is that the guy I bought it from (I know him personally) had an offer for $600 but had to decline due to logistics.

 

[lbsf1]

Bought this a week ago however it has only just arrived in the post.

It was only £30 has reasonably good and loud sound and connects very easily with bluetooth. It also looks decent.

 

[Boffin]

Depending on the model that could be a pretty good deal.

They run up to $2,800 for the top end one. Which...for what you get is...I mean by then you might as well just burn your wallet.

From someone who recently bought the top end one (minus a few bucks for the mid range hd), I will just say you have to spend money to make money. Not meaning to start a debate but a macbook pro is an industry standard across a whole number of artistic professions. 99% of touring musicians, graphic designers, photographers and the like use them because of the build quality, portability and decent power topped with decent battery life. I am not a mac fanboy, having spent my last 15 years of computer use largely on windows, but macs still make some sense for such a high price.

 

[Dooblewasur]

From someone who recently bought the top end one (minus a few bucks for the mid range hd), I will just say you have to spend money to make money. Not meaning to start a debate but a macbook pro is an industry standard across a whole number of artistic professions. 99% of touring musicians, graphic designers, photographers and the like use them because of the build quality, portability and decent power topped with decent battery life. I am not a mac fanboy, having spent my last 5 years of computer use largely on windows, but macs still make some sense for such a high price.

Good one.

Also I agree.

 

[nealcropper]

Yeah there's a reason so many people use them. Although I would not let go of my windows laptop/desktop for anything. I have an new iPad with the retina display, that is to say my girlfriend does, even though I bought it, lol. Also I have a iPhone 4. So I have all the novelty of apple, without the massive price tag.

 

[lbsf1]

A family friend is currently at Warwick university doing mech engineering and he says that most people there have macs. Hugely surprising as I thought engineering students would tend towards pc's because of the power and price and not be so bothered over the aesthetics and portability.

I prefer pc mainly due to price and the wide array of software, however I will agree that if you can afford a top mac then they are definately a match for the best pc's.

 

[Leicht]

I bought (not really) a 15 inch rMBP because I want a good portable laptop (for decent gaming) while I'm studying abroad. Now, I am tempted to save and buy the new iMac for my dorm room so that it can be use as a wifi hotspot for the pro and iPhones.

But I don't want to waste my allowance, even though I was tempted to buy the iPad mini yesterday.

It's a good laptop for editing GT5 pictures once in a while.

 

[Dooblewasur]

I bought (not really) a 15 inch rMBP because I want a good portable laptop (for decent gaming) while I'm studying abroad. Now, I am tempted to save and buy the new iMac for my dorm room so that it can be use as a wifi hotspot for the pro and iPhones.

But I don't want to waste my allowance, even though I was tempted to buy the iPad mini yesterday.

It's a good laptop for editing GT5 pictures once in a while.

You did buy one?

 

[Leicht]

You did buy one?

My mom paid it and I chose the base spec.





My 2 y/o Acer was fine until it didn't want to switch on, recently

 

[mp10]

Just bought this case for my S3

 

[Dooblewasur]

My mom paid it and I chose the base spec.





My 2 y/o Acer was fine until it didn't want to switch on, recently

That is really nice. 'specially as a gift.

Just bought this case for my S3

That's pretty cool too.

 

[Venom800tt]

This stuff just came in the mail:

Kotobukiya 1/100 scale Metal Gear Rex model kit and a set of Good Smile Company Nendoroid Petit Tales Of Series figures.
Also got some stuff on order for my R/C truck. Will post pics of that stuff when it arrives.

 

[raz_10]

I purchased the SIII in November and the case just arrived for xmas

 

[nick09]

Bought The Last Samurai DVD for $1.50 and a leather belt(Nice leather and has double stitching) for $20.

 

[E28]

Now, I am tempted to save and buy the new iMac for my dorm room so that it can be use as a wifi hotspot for the pro and iPhones.

Wait, why do you need to buy a brand new iMac for a WiFi hotspot?

 

[ExigeEvan]

A family friend is currently at Warwick university doing mech engineering and he says that most people there have macs. Hugely surprising as I thought engineering students would tend towards pc's because of the power and price and not be so bothered over the aesthetics and portability.

I prefer pc mainly due to price and the wide array of software, however I will agree that if you can afford a top mac then they are definately a match for the best pc's.

Unless Warwick has suites of Apple computers in the engineering facilities I find it incredibly hard to believe that the majority of engineering students have macs. It tends to make life much more difficult considering the array of software needed.