http://disqus.com/people/e7884cd311f634d47a3a40c35cb0e07b/enSat, 24 May 2008 23:21:20 -0000http://mathewingram.disqus.com/apple_what_happened_to_thinking_different/#comment-1316169Brett hit the nail on the head. Absolutely accurate. Good job!DanMon, 01 Oct 2007 04:28:47 -0000http://thebetanews.disqus.com/my_quest_for_the_apple_part_1/#comment-1748238You can argue price all you want. The most important thing is the operating system. I have a Apple Powerbook (the MBP predecessor) that is five years old. I have lived with three major upgrades to the OS and the computer is still humming along smoothly. No bugs, no crashes, no viruses. Ease of use. I am never tweaking the thing to get it to recognize a wireless signal, to burn CDs, to download images. I am never reinstalling software, dealing with a registry (what is that, anyway?) or other time consuming chores. <br><br>Regarding comprison pricing between Apple, Dell and HP, here is another article:<br><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-dell-hp.html" rel="nofollow">http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-del...</a>DanMon, 19 May 2008 21:07:01 -0000http://thebetanews.disqus.com/my_quest_for_the_apple_part_1/#comment-1748249If somebody could guarantee that your PC would never suffer from malware, spyware or viruses - and that antivirus software was unnecessary -- how much would that piece of mind and increased productivity be worth to you in cash? $100? $500 ? $1000?<br><br>Macs may be afflicted tomorrow but I am talking about the present -- right now. Secure.DanSat, 24 May 2008 23:21:20 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878807I use Apple computers. I have paid "too much" each time I have bought an Apple computer. I have been aware that there were less expensive options available. Yet I have always been enormously satisfied with my purchases.<br><br>The biggest plus is the operating system. It is hard to quantify this. You have to use it. I have far less problems with the basic day-to-day operation of the machine than my Windows buddies. And Macs are fun to use!DanFri, 04 Jan 2008 10:52:55 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878810Don't forget: don't buy a Mac before the January 15th MacWorld show. New products and upgrades to existing lines are often (but not always) announced!DanFri, 04 Jan 2008 10:58:08 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878849After Macworld announcements, older products are often immediately withdrawn from the shelves without discount. The products they want to move may be on sale now.DanFri, 04 Jan 2008 23:24:13 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878865And by the way, Garry, please take note of the great Mac community that is out here -- which should be self-evident by the responses to your blog. We should be able to get you through many of your transition hiccups (if any) that you encounterDanMon, 07 Jan 2008 08:21:05 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878868Move to Mac is a program that already exists that helps transfer files from Windows to Mac. And apparently if you set up an appointment at an Apple Store, they will transfer the files for you -- and I think they do it for free.DanMon, 07 Jan 2008 21:55:33 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878873Great post, Marion. <br><br>Meanwhile, back to budgeting for your purchase: <br><br>As others have mentioned, refurbs may be the way to go. <br><br>However, for a new machine you might also consider the online resellers. Even if their prices for Macs are the same, they often throw in free or discounted printers, RAM and other nice things. <br><br>You can look up prices for Macs at MacReviewzone or Deal Mac:<br><a href="http://macreviewzone.com/html/reviews/guides/hardware/php/macbook.php" rel="nofollow">http://macreviewzone.com/html/reviews/guides/ha...</a>DanThu, 10 Jan 2008 11:59:50 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878878So Garry -- did you buy the new laptop yet or what ??DanMon, 28 Jan 2008 12:59:58 -0000http://garryconn.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_help_me_decide/#comment-17878899Regarding comprison pricing between Apple, Dell and HP, here is another article:<br><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-dell-hp.html" rel="nofollow">http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-del...</a>DanSat, 17 May 2008 16:31:45 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18590937I use Apple computers. I have paid "too much" each time I have bought an Apple computer. I have been aware that there were less expensive options available. Yet I have always been enormously satisfied with my purchases.<br><br>The biggest plus is the operating system. It is hard to quantify this. You have to use it. I have far less problems with the basic day-to-day operation of the machine than my Windows buddies. And Macs are fun to use!DanFri, 04 Jan 2008 10:52:55 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18590940Don't forget: don't buy a Mac before the January 15th MacWorld show. New products and upgrades to existing lines are often (but not always) announced!DanFri, 04 Jan 2008 10:58:08 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18590979After Macworld announcements, older products are often immediately withdrawn from the shelves without discount. The products they want to move may be on sale now.DanFri, 04 Jan 2008 23:24:13 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18590994And by the way, Garry, please take note of the great Mac community that is out here -- which should be self-evident by the responses to your blog. We should be able to get you through many of your transition hiccups (if any) that you encounterDanMon, 07 Jan 2008 08:21:05 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18590997Move to Mac is a program that already exists that helps transfer files from Windows to Mac. And apparently if you set up an appointment at an Apple Store, they will transfer the files for you -- and I think they do it for free.DanMon, 07 Jan 2008 21:55:33 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18591002Great post, Marion. <br><br>Meanwhile, back to budgeting for your purchase: <br><br>As others have mentioned, refurbs may be the way to go. <br><br>However, for a new machine you might also consider the online resellers. Even if their prices for Macs are the same, they often throw in free or discounted printers, RAM and other nice things. <br><br>You can look up prices for Macs at MacReviewzone or Deal Mac:<br><a href="http://macreviewzone.com/html/reviews/guides/hardware/php/macbook.php" rel="nofollow">http://macreviewzone.com/html/reviews/guides/ha...</a>DanThu, 10 Jan 2008 11:59:50 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18591008So Garry -- did you buy the new laptop yet or what ??DanMon, 28 Jan 2008 12:59:58 -0000http://garryconncom.disqus.com/apple_mac_book_vs_dell_xps_8211_help_me_decide/#comment-18591029Regarding comprison pricing between Apple, Dell and HP, here is another article:<br><a href="http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-dell-hp.html" rel="nofollow">http://lowendmac.com/ed/fox/08ff/mac-pro-vs-del...</a>DanSat, 17 May 2008 16:31:45 -0000