Why does everyone here get freaked out...

[macJC50640]

What?!

I don't think of Apple as just a hardware company because, let's be honest, their hardware isn't great. Recent Apple laptops especially are poorly built and overpriced for the hardware you get. I only use Apple for OSX.

I'm amazed at how the new Macbooks just seem to fall apart. If I could purchase a copy of OSX and install it on a new Dell notebook (ie, the new Insprion 13 C2D) I would do it in a heartbeat.

Apple's hardware isn't that great? I have a 5 year old snow iBook G3 that I use DAILY for schoolwork, etc. I don't call that poorly built. I understand you're talking about the newer models, but they just get better and better in my perspective.

 

[likemyorbs]

Apple's hardware isn't that great? I have a 5 year old snow iBook G3 that I use DAILY for schoolwork, etc. I don't call that poorly built. I understand you're talking about the newer models, but they just get better and better in my perspective.

i know i totally agree. people always say its overpriced for the hardware you get. the hardware is extremely high quality, and it lasts for years. i have 2 macs from the 80's in my basement that still work, try to find me an ibm from the same time thats functional

 

[doug in albq]

When you ask if you can put mac os x on a pc but it seams almost normal to jailbreak an ipod touch? I mean theyre both illegal.

that is a good question!

 

[jonnysods]

It's tough because the Apple hardware is expensive, when PC's carrying the same components are much more cheaper.

There are so many reasons that we Apple people get a little upset at that suggestion - the elegance of hardware and software that Apple creates, the quality of the software and OS, and the simple end user experience. It just seems wrong to put it in a junky tower.

Although lately, eyeing off that new 17" unibody makes me wish there was a cheaper way to get my hands on one.....!