I don’t see the point of Apple. Its too expensive. There are laptops like HP and Dell run windows at half the price.

And there are lot more application that are compatiable.

Not worth the money in my book.

NO. A PC of less than 1000 dollars perform all computing work needed fairly well. With so many free program to choose from for Window or Linux, you have a perfect operating system.

Apple is overpriced just because of its elegant design. The tech spec ain’t that great.

Virus? Not to worry at all. So many free anti virus for you to choose – Avast, AVG, Avira are all very reliable and effective in protecting your system. If still worry about virus, use Ubuntu instead.

Are they worth the money? As it happens, there has been research carried out since the eighties that suggest Apples are actually CHEAPER to own than windows. This is because, despite the higher purchase price, all other costs are lower: fewer repair bills, less additional software needed, and less support.

There are some people that would suggest you can buy a cheaper computer. They are absolutely right, however, an analogy with cars may be appropriate. You can buy a small Ford for much less than you can buy a Merc, BMW, or Volvo. Which one of these four brands will give you the most trouble if you thrash it from one side of the continent to the other, which car will you be least comfortable driving, and which will have the lowest re-sale value when it’s done 100,000 miles?

If you are having trouble with your Apple then you need to get in touch with Apple, or use the forums. My own experience of both Windows and Mac machines is that the Windows machines give me much, much, more trouble.

And…
Alexander Chancellor
Friday June 8, 2007
The Guardian

While in New York, I paid a visit to a glamorous downtown computer shop in the hope of being tempted. Although I have a laptop that works perfectly well, I wanted an excuse to buy a new one, especially as computers are much cheaper in America than they are in Britain.

With my friend, Mike, a patriotic believer in the American way of commerce, I approached one of those knowledgeable and personable young salesmen that Macintosh employs to encourage customers to part with their money.

“What kind of computer do you have?” asked the salesman. “A PowerBook G4,” I replied. “A PowerBook G4?” exclaimed Mike, striking his forehead with his hand in mock horror; for he knew that I wanted to be persuaded to replace it. “That’s a good machine,” said the salesman. “How old is it?” “About five years,” I said. “Five years old!” shrieked Mike. But the salesman said: “I’d hang on to it if I were you. It should be good for a while yet.”

“Who on earth trained you to be a salesman?” asked an astonished Mike before we left the shop empty-handed; the young man just smiled. I am beginning to be worried about the future of the United States.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Columnists/Column/0,,2098261,00.html

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When you pay the apparently higher price up-front it should be considered an investment – less time wrestling with Windows problems or suspect hardware later.

http://www.macobserver.com/article/2002/06/13.9.shtml

While nothing is perfect, Apple users tend to be happier about their computers.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1851295,00.asp

Look, you could have easily gotten a customized Dell XPS or Alienware laptops (both PC) for around 1,200 – 1,500. You can play just about any game (they have powerful processors and video cards) and a lot of other software is compatible with PC. I am looking at a 13.3 inch Dell XPS laptop with 2.5 GHZ dou processor (very fast), a 320 GB hardrive with 7200 RPM (also very good), an NVIDIA 9400 graphics card (on of the best out there), and 4GB RAM (about average) all for about $1,189. If I felt like it I could get a 16 inch laptop with the same specs but for $100 more. Plus my buddy got a super powerful alienware computer for half your mac, and it far exceeds the mac.