I want a apple mac book but they are really expensive.?

Question

I really like all of the multimedia effects on the mac book what kind of laptop can i get that has most of the same capability's. I also like the sleek design, it comes with ready to use wireless internet, the batteries las a long time, i can make and watch cd's and dvd's. the os x lepard, how easy it seams to use and etc. Again what kind of laptop can i get for a lot less (in cost) and have the same capability's.

Answer 1

the dell inspiron 1501 costs $499 and is wireless, can use software, can burn cd's and dvd's, is the same shape, the battery lasts, has an OS, uses what 90% of the world can figure out too

Answer 2

The short answer: Apple makes it's money on hardware, not as much on software. That's the opposite model of most major PC makers. The longer answer is that Apple hand-picks all their components to make sure that every piece compliments the others; that way the user gets optimum performance out of every hardware component. By contrast, companies like Dell will buy bulk components from whatever supplier is selling them for less, then they jam everything together. It works, but every part may not work to 100% when paired with the other parts. With the closed-ended systems Apple makes they can quality controll every single aspect of construction, and make sure that all the components work seamlessly with their OS and software. Developers (in a lot of cases) love it because they KNOW exactly what hardware will be running their software and they don't have to code for 10 different processors families, for instance. Also, Apple charges for design. They put a lot of research and development dollars into the "look" of their products (all aluminum, single-piece cases, for example). Does a sexy computer work better than one that's not so pretty? Not really, but it's nicer to look at. Lastly, because they can. The market supports their prices, so they charge those prices. The last couple years have shown that: even though we are in a Ressission, Apple's posted year-over-year rumbers that aren't only going up, but are going up faster and higher than finance specialists expected. When money is tight (some) people look for quality for the long term over immediate prices. Now, there are people who will only buy PC's for all those same reasons: they can controll the components themselves (PC builders), they don't care if it's a sexy case if they can save a couple hundred bucks, they understand Windows (or Linux) and know how to squeeze every ounce of what they personally need, they would rather be able to upgrade just the graphics card as an upgrade instead of buying a whole new computer.....these are all valid points, if they are what you are looking for. Personally, I prefer Apple - I was a PC guy and system builder for years and I'm simply done with that. I'm willing to pay a couple bucks extra for someone else to do all the "will this motherboard play nice with this processor and graphics card?" stuff and buy a system that works now and will work for many years to come. I still use Windows often (my iMac quad-boots in Leopard, Snow Leopard, XP Pro and Win7 Ultimate) but I prefer OS X for most of my needs. It's a matter of taste and one isn'

Answer 3

I just bought an I-Mac, and love it. I have finally run away from the vastly confusing PC world.

I didn't buy the Mac Book, because I really don't take my computer places. I just use it at home.

I spent $3,900 for the computer, In Design software, extra memory, Office and a cord. But it is the best thing I've ever bought. I can turn on the computer, open Safari, open my eail read it, and then shut everything down, in less than 1-2 minutes. Just click and you are there. It's amazing.

And what it can do with organizing your pictures is unbelievable. You won't regret the purchse.

Answer 4

IF you want the same capabilities, you have to get a Mac. However, you don't have to get a high end oexpensive. You can get one of the MacBooks. I think they aren't that expensive. If they are, then you can check around for an iBook, although I'm not sure if they still sell it. I'm using one, and it's not that bad, even running Tiger. I haven't bought Leopard.

Answer 5

I just got my apple a couple months ago and its just so flawless. It's defiantly worth the price. As far as comparable windows computers... I haven't been tracking them anymore. My friend got a Gateway notebook for about $500 and it seems to run very well and have a lot of capabilities. Just look around on amazon, bestbuy.com, circuitcity.com. A little digging will yield a ton of results.

Answer 6

One thing you can do is to go on e-bay and compare various brands and features and see if there is anything cheap enough with enough features that you can get by with that until you can afford what you really want, and in some areas you may be able to check pawn shops as well and find something that is still fairly new and yet with good features.

Answer 7

Hello kw,

Buy an older, used or refurbished Macintosh from Power Max:

http://www.powermax.com/

Best of luck.

--Rick

Answer 8

I would say they are good value for money for what you get.

If you think a $500 PC that gets viruses is great value then get one.

Macs run Windows to which takes care of 90% of the worlds computers.

Answer 9

You can get a re-furbished macbook or iBook from apple.com, or try to find a used on on ebay. There isnt really a Mac-alternative. Its either mac, or its vista/xp.

Hope I answered your question.

David O
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Answer 10

save up your money for the mac