I've always been a fan of Mac, but from a distance. Been using XP Pro since the day it became available and I don't see myself changing any time real soon.
With that said, I truthfully am having a hard time understanding the premium at which apple computers go for in today's market. For the $3000 or so it would take to get a higher-end macbook, I could have spent literally 1/4 as much for a windows-based machine and dual-booted (or outright replaced windows) with OSX.
Is it just the aesthetics and draw of being a "Mac guy" (or gal)? I can't shake the feeling that if I bought a Mac I'd also have to purchase a fixed gear bicycle and an ironic t-shirt to go along. yadadadadmean?
With that said, I truthfully am having a hard time understanding the premium at which apple computers go for in today's market. For the $3000 or so it would take to get a higher-end macbook, I could have spent literally 1/4 as much for a windows-based machine and dual-booted (or outright replaced windows) with OSX.
Is it just the aesthetics and draw of being a "Mac guy" (or gal)? I can't shake the feeling that if I bought a Mac I'd also have to purchase a fixed gear bicycle and an ironic t-shirt to go along. yadadadadmean?