Re: Re: Re: Re: an alternative
Originally posted by Shadowfax
that makes sense. thanks. i agree with that too.
Yes, that's right. Let me explain a little more. I am looking to start doing some semi-serious video editing. So given my iBook 500, I can either:
a) struggle along and scream, because even the most loyal Macophile will agree the iBook (or probably any G3) is not enough for this purpoose and wait until I feel that I'm "outsmarting" Apple or some other company by finally buying below the market (not gonna happen) or
b) worry a little less about the price tag and more about the actual "cost"(i.e., wishing I always had something better and not doing editing because of what I said in (a)) and therefore proceeding with the purchase
Two other quick points:
a) I don't want to rehash "the argument" but my boss paid a very large sum of money for his Dell laptop. He travels frequently, but never takes it with him because it's "not set up" and he frankly doesn't see the value in proceeding. I am quite sure if he had a Mac laptop he'd be using it more. He's a smart guy and this literally could be an income producer for him and the Company he owns and I work for. So he (in theory) saved money on his laptop but it's now been nearly a year since he bought it. Guess what: it will be a bigger loser for him than my much-less priced iBook which I use at home and at work and take to business meetings.
b) When I said Apple's given us choices, I meant they have allowed people to choose from a broad range ($799 for the low end iMac to $2700 for the top-of-the line G4) of machines. We can argue they're not differentiated enough, but what Apple has done, I think, is include enough features at every level to allow a variety of purchasers to get what they want. Some people absolutely need a top-of-the-line G4. But some just need a reliable email and internet machine -- go for the eMac or yes, the old iMac. And let's not underestimate the consumer's sophistication. Most people (although blinded by numbers) will buy based on personal experience and recommendations. Apple's created a winning suite of software. I am confident within 6 months we'll see many, many new sales based on the iLife suite and people who want to enjoy their computers.
By the way, seems there are a lot of new people on the board who are here just to tell us how great Windows machines are. But their argument would be more effective if they could just tell me what they can do on their Windows machine that I can't do on my Mac (better). Let's exclude gaming because I frankly would probably buy a standalone game system. And remember, I'm a hardcore numbers guy at work. So please, the whole "it's only good for graphics" argument and the specious "processor speed" argument won't work on me.
Thanks.
