How to Switch to a Mac - Part 5 - The Misconception: Macs are too expensive
The Misconception – Mac’s are too expensive
Mac’s have always been perceived as too expensive. The phrase “you get what you pay for” truly applies to a Macintosh. As I described in my previous post Which Model to buy (http://switchtoamac.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-switch-to-mac-part-4-mac.html) you are paying for seamless integration, stability, ease of use, and quality engineering. In January 2005 Apple recognized that the price barrier has always made it diffucult for people to Switch To A Mac and addressed the problem by introducing the Mac mini.
The Mac mini is the most affordable Mac available on the market, with a starting price under $500. The Mac mini is an attractive system for switchers. Please refer to this page and look for the post titled "Macworld: Editors' Notes: The Mac mini: Comparing Apples and Oranges" for a comparison between a Mac mini and a Dell Dimension, an interesting read for those of you who are thinking about switching, you might be surprised! Macs have become more affordable in recent months as Apple has rolled out new systems at lower price points. Apple recently release new Powerbooks, and iMac at lower prices.
In reality, Mac’s are not more expensive than their Windows bases counterparts. In fact, one can make the argument that Mac’s may be more cost effective and a better value in the long run. When one takes the seamless integration, stability, ease of use, quality engineering, and low cost of maintenance, into account one can easily conclude that a Mac is not necessarily a more expensive proposition. A Mac doesn’t run the risk of infection from viruses or spyware. These reasons alone will save the Mac user from headaches, frustraction, lost data, compromsed personal information, time, and money. What you get is ease of use and a secure and stable computing experience. As a result, the argument that Mac’s are too expensive no longer applies. Although you can spend between $500 and several thousand for a Mac, stay within your means and get a system that you can grow with.
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Mac’s have always been perceived as too expensive. The phrase “you get what you pay for” truly applies to a Macintosh. As I described in my previous post Which Model to buy (http://switchtoamac.blogspot.com/2005/05/how-to-switch-to-mac-part-4-mac.html) you are paying for seamless integration, stability, ease of use, and quality engineering. In January 2005 Apple recognized that the price barrier has always made it diffucult for people to Switch To A Mac and addressed the problem by introducing the Mac mini.
The Mac mini is the most affordable Mac available on the market, with a starting price under $500. The Mac mini is an attractive system for switchers. Please refer to this page and look for the post titled "Macworld: Editors' Notes: The Mac mini: Comparing Apples and Oranges" for a comparison between a Mac mini and a Dell Dimension, an interesting read for those of you who are thinking about switching, you might be surprised! Macs have become more affordable in recent months as Apple has rolled out new systems at lower price points. Apple recently release new Powerbooks, and iMac at lower prices.
In reality, Mac’s are not more expensive than their Windows bases counterparts. In fact, one can make the argument that Mac’s may be more cost effective and a better value in the long run. When one takes the seamless integration, stability, ease of use, quality engineering, and low cost of maintenance, into account one can easily conclude that a Mac is not necessarily a more expensive proposition. A Mac doesn’t run the risk of infection from viruses or spyware. These reasons alone will save the Mac user from headaches, frustraction, lost data, compromsed personal information, time, and money. What you get is ease of use and a secure and stable computing experience. As a result, the argument that Mac’s are too expensive no longer applies. Although you can spend between $500 and several thousand for a Mac, stay within your means and get a system that you can grow with.
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posted by switchtoamac @ 12:36 PM
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4 Comments:
Thanks for the feedback. I'll take your comments into account when I update the site from this point forward.
I look forward to getting the word out on the benefits of a Mac. I switched in September 2004.
Regards
Wow, what nastard sais about the Mac's thing is true, but I didn't notice it.
Good job at building a great blog about Mac computers with lots of useful information.
I've contemplated making a switch to a Mac for awhile and was really intrigued when the mini came out but after looking under the hood...I'm still waiting. I understand Apple wanted a small form factor but I just don't get only putting 1 memory slot and using a 42000rpm laptop hard-drive. Apple could add an additional memory slot and a regular hard-drive and the box would still be tiny compared to a comparable pc.
But a desktop hard drive will generate more heat and require a bigger/noiser fan too.
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