Mac vs. Vista Part 4
November 30, 2008 by Milo Riano
Filed under Computers
In this 4th series, Sarah writes about cost. Need I say more?
In an excerpt:
One of the biggest barriers to refreshing your organization’s desktops is the hardware cost. However, experts say low prices on Windows Vista-based devices make them an attractive buy versus their Apple Mac counterparts.
Though Macs have a quality operating system and hardware, “Windows has such a variety of vendors offering various hardware configurations that you’re bound to find lower pricing with them,” says Al Gillen, research vice president for system software at Framingham, Mass.-based analyst firm IDC. What’s more, since Apple is the sole distributor of the Mac, there is no competition, little choice, and scant wiggle room on price. PC manufacturers, on the other hand, have incentive to put together compelling offers for Windows-based machines.
According to a study in CIO magazine, an Apple MacBook Pro and Dell Latitude D830 configured as closely as possible to one another ended up costing $2,397 and $1,868, respectively. While the difference in price may be bearable when buying a single machine, many budget-strapped IT managers planning a mass desktop rollout will find the higher cost of the MacBook prohibitive.
Mac vs. Vista: Which is better for business? Part 4: Price
i have to admit, the mac is A LOT nicer than a vista computer but the price is very high and it’s not all about the looks…… it’s very important if it’s actually working and if you have a vista that IS working and want a mac, don’t buy a mac! Trust me, having a vista that works is better than spending all your money on a mac. if you do, you just spent a couple thousand dollars on something that you could of had in the same quality, but different style…….. but so what?