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Date: Sun, 13 Apr 2003 09:22:13 +0100
From: Grunff <grunffnopsam.com>
Subject: Re: A Macintosh Computers and A Saab?


B&D wrote: > Whizzy industrial designing, yes, but it seems to have the computing power > to back it up. Not sure why you figure it would be useless - can you > elaborate? I will elaborate. Much of my computing need is of a scientific/technical nature. This means not using the kit out of the box, but modifying it and/or adding to it's functionality. So, say I wanted to interface a piece of equipment with my computer. With a PC, it's a doddle, the open architecture means the bus is standardised, and I can do whatever I want. With a Mac, unless I can buy the correct card from Apple, no chance. This is just one example, but the principle holds true for many things. In essence if you want to use the machine out of the box, as is, and you have no interest in ever upgrading beyond what Apple will let you do, then a Mac is fine (but still overpriced). That's why so many designers like them. > Interesting that a Saab owner would feel it that way - after all, Saabs have > never been inexpensive cars - and if you want inexpensive functionality - > there is always Korean and other Asian cars... (I mean no disrespect here - > I am curious at this dichotomy) Totally different situation. I like quality, and I don't mind paying for it. I buy the best tools and equipment I can afford. With a Saab, there is (not true across the whole current range, but still true of say the 9^5) a direct correlation between price and quality. However, I've yet to see any such correlation with Macs. It seems to me one pays a (very significant) premium for two things: [a] a pretty looking box [b] to be a member of the exlusive Mac owners club I am not the type of person who would pay a premium for either of these features. I want a good processor, plenty of RAM, a good quality chipset, etc. etc. -- Grunff

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