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Originally Posted by Renthal
I have a macbook and have no complaints, it runs really well, doesnt get viruses, comes with software such as iweb - web site building, iphoto, imovie, iDVD, garage band, and ichat which once you do the math, still puts a loaded up pc in the same price range as an entry level macbook.
In terms of a buying a used macbook, see if u can find one with the apple care warranty still remaining. When you buy a macbook brand new it comes with 1 year of warranty free on everything, and you have the option within that first one year to buy an additional 2 years coverage. Its not just a gimmick and can actually save your ass.
Go try out a macbook and see what you think and then make your decision after that, but they do tend to speak for themselves!
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You're kidding, right ?
First of all, iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, and iChat equivalents either come with Windows Vista or are free to download for XP (Windows Live suite). All you're missing is an iWeb and Garage Band equivalents, neither of which your average person needs or even wants, but cost about $60 each if they did, which puts it nowhere close to the price of a Mac.
Second, you have the option of extended warranty on just about anything these days and AppleCare is no better than a lot of others. In fact, our experience with AppleCare has been significantly worse than the service my GF got on her previous Acer. Not only was the service better, but it was cheaper from Acer on a more expensive laptop ($221 on a $1499 unit vs. $299 on a $1449 unit), covered accidents, and was valid internationally instead of just North America.
Third, he clearly has no idea what he's doing and all he's said is that he's "using it for simple stuff." Is the software and hardware that he wants to use compatible with Macs ? Is he aware Macs have just as many problems as PCs (Hell, I've had more problems with our 2 Macs over the past 2 years than I've had with ANY of my PCs over the last 9 years) ?
Mac lovers - living in a dream world, as usual.