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von Wrangell
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Mar 23, 2005, 01:05 PM
 
Hi

My family is going to buy a computer for my younger brother who is about to finish his confirmation(don't know if it's the right term) and I'd appreciate some help from you guys.

There are three computers I prefer to give him

1. iMac
2. iBook
3. Mac Mini.

The problem is that my family would rather buy a PC for him since that is what they currently use at home. This of course I cannot accept

So what I thought you could help me with is to find some reviews on these computers, but preferably from some PC based sites. There is a slight difference in prices that I need to be able to explain to them is irrelevant or actually to Apple's benefit(you know the drill).

Any help would be very much appreciated.

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Mar 23, 2005, 01:28 PM
 
No Virus'
No Spyware
No real security issues

If that doesn't sell them they are idiots.
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Mar 23, 2005, 01:32 PM
 
Also mention to the parents that there are less games to distract him from school work.
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 01:37 PM
 
This comes up often enough we really need a Switcher's Guide FAQ or a Why Mac over PC sticky.

I mean seriously. The arguments haven't really changed in the years that I've lurked/been around.
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 01:48 PM
 
In the long run, with all the extra costs (for regular users) of keeping a Wintel machine in optimal conditions, any of the Apple machines you mention will be cheaper.

Originally posted by paul w:
This comes up often enough we really need a Switcher's Guide FAQ or a Why Mac over PC sticky.

I mean seriously. The arguments haven't really changed in the years that I've lurked/been around.
<Mod reply>Great, put it together and we'll use it.</Mod reply>

     
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Mar 23, 2005, 01:51 PM
 
Comes with cool stickers,

'nuf said.
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 01:53 PM
 
This is all you need:

http://www.apple.com/switch/
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Mar 23, 2005, 02:10 PM
 
With Apple's little game support, you will have one little P.O.d brother.

That said, hopefully he has a gaming console too. Kids like videogames.
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 02:17 PM
 
Does your brother have any aspirations for graphic design, movie editing, anything in that area? 'Cause then you could always tell your parents that getting him a Mac would most likely improve both his productivity and give him an advantage if he plans to study it later on.

(Och jo, confirmation �r det r�tta ordet at anv�nda p� �ngelska f�r 7:andeklasseskonfirmationen. Om han f�r sin Mac eller ej, hoppas din bror f�r en j�ttebra konfirmation f�r det - och f�rl�t f�r min fruktansv�rd d�liga svenska, jag �r ju dansk...)
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 02:59 PM
 
Originally posted by Ois�n:
Does your brother have any aspirations for graphic design, movie editing, anything in that area? 'Cause then you could always tell your parents that getting him a Mac would most likely improve both his productivity and give him an advantage if he plans to study it later on.

(Och jo, confirmation �r det r�tta ordet at anv�nda p� �ngelska f�r 7:andeklasseskonfirmationen. Om han f�r sin Mac eller ej, hoppas din bror f�r en j�ttebra konfirmation f�r det - och f�rl�t f�r min fruktansv�rd d�liga svenska, jag �r ju dansk...)
He's the family "artist". He loves drawing, painting etc, as well as being very good on the piano and is about to start a band with a few friends of his. So I thought a Mac with PS and Garageband would be great for him

(din svenska �r i alla fall b�ttre �n min danska)

And thanks guys for the help. I've done pretty much everything you've mentioned but am still looking for some good articles.

Thanks again

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Mar 23, 2005, 03:04 PM
 
Do a search for the Anandtech articles. They're somewhat flawed due to Anand's inexperience with Macs, but at least you know he's not biased against PC's.
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 04:03 PM
 
focus on the iLife software, security, good price (those three items are all amazing for their respective price/performance), and compatibility. Focus on basic stuff like office for mac, etc.
     
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Mar 23, 2005, 04:09 PM
 
Originally posted by sworthy:
focus on the iLife software, security, good price (those three items are all amazing for their respective price/performance), and compatibility. Focus on basic stuff like office for mac, etc.
Price is not a good argument in this part of the world. Macs are still much more expensive than their counterpart PCs. The PB I'm looking at is $2,549 in Apple Store USA, but $3,500 in Apple Store DK, so don't go with price.
     
   
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