09-10-2007, 10:09 PM
I just did a quick cost comparison between an HP laptop and the Macbooks out of my own curiosity.
Comparing the macbook black to an HP at comparable specs
(the HP actually has a better screen, better graphics, and a faster CPU)
mac: $1500
HP: $738
EDIT: $1650 to $800 with 2gb ram
-$100 for apple student discount
-$? for ebaying Nano
btw the HP price is a 30% off deal thats good through tomorrow.
wow, even I was surprised. Thats quite a difference.
No hate intended, take it as you will. I realize some people value the mac experience and thats worth it.
personally I view a computer as a tool.
(btw the 2 HP laptops I have used under heavy work conditions and travel have been the best Ive ever had, and the IT guys responsible for maintaining them at my last company agree)
Comparing the macbook black to an HP at comparable specs
(the HP actually has a better screen, better graphics, and a faster CPU)
mac: $1500
HP: $738
EDIT: $1650 to $800 with 2gb ram
-$100 for apple student discount
-$? for ebaying Nano
btw the HP price is a 30% off deal thats good through tomorrow.
wow, even I was surprised. Thats quite a difference.
No hate intended, take it as you will. I realize some people value the mac experience and thats worth it.
personally I view a computer as a tool.
(btw the 2 HP laptops I have used under heavy work conditions and travel have been the best Ive ever had, and the IT guys responsible for maintaining them at my last company agree)