New Intel Processor Apple Computers - Possible Ways To Save?

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: robertk2012

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: robertk2012
ok i probably shouldnt waste my time responding to you. These are basically dual core Pentium ms which are very fast for there clock speed and very effecient. Probably the best chip intel has produced at this point.

They are as fast or faster per clock than the amds or the g5s at most tasks. AMD still is probably the best for gaming. You can also run windows on these.

Microsoft owns no apple stock. That was sold years ago.

This also comes with an x1600 256mb so i dont see how you can say it is behind.

And on price it was already mentioned that the same config with apple is as cheap or cheaper than dell.

You know what? That's a good point. Don't you love it when people say "Why does Windows run like crap? I bought this $299 Dell PC, it should run great." Apple, up to this point, has had excellent control of their hardware. They generally design their software to run well on the hardware they release it for. You don't see Apple selling OS X on a 300mhz G3 system, but you do see companies selling low-end Celerons with 256mb of ram and Windows XP. I think that's one of the reasons people have the perception that Macs are typically stable and have good system performance.

Add to that that Mac usually doesn't offer crappy system/software packages and you'll understand the pricing structure. Like you said, a hot new Apple computer is just as pricey as a comparative Dell or other computer. Apple makes sure you get a good system rather than a poor one, and if you like Apple computers, you pay for it. I know if I had a few grand to blow, I'd definately be all over one of these new machines. With my recent (partial) switch to OS X, I'm happy to have something that "just works."

My 2¢

glad to hear someone with some common sense. Now we can compare apples to apples which hasnt be possible in the past

haha :thumbsup:

Another thing to note is the software. OS X and iLife make a pretty powerful combination. I believe both are included on every new Mac. Your standard Dell usually comes with 10 to 20 useless, trail-ware, crippled applications. The typical consumer gets sucked in with all the "free" software included, which really isn't free or even usable. OS X has PDF technology built in, as well as easy everything (searching, faxing, etc.). iLife has wonderfully tight integration and hits the main consumer-level needs - photos, music, and video. It's straightforward, there aren't 200 programs you have to run, and it all talks to each other. Nice

 

[jbkane26]

windows will work on the new macs http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10794396/from/RS.3/

 

[helpme]

Originally posted by: Dacalo

Originally posted by: helpme
Additional method:

If you are a student, you can join their student developer program (100$). You get a ONE TIME discount:

Here are the prices (apply for normal developer members too):

MacBook Pro:

1.67: $1,599
1.83: $1,999

iMac:

1.83 17": $1,170
2.0 20": $1,529


Discounts ALSO apply to options and iPods and all other computers. You can buy up to one computer, one display and one iPod. However, it all must be in one transaction.

Buy Applecare (if you buy) with the normal student discount, it's cheaper for some reason.

How do you go about joining? Just go to the campus Apple store?

An apple campus store may offer better pricing than the standard edu discount. However, to get the developer discount, you'll need to go to http://developer.apple.com and check out the student developer program.