Why would anyone buy an iMac instead of a Windows desktop?

[redmac]

I'm no Apple hater, I own an ipad and am planning on getting a macbook air soon, but for desktop computers windows is still the way to go- so much so I don't understand why you would get an imac ? If you build your own computer you can customize every single part and swap one out if you want a newer video card or get more RAM or whatever;

-Windows 8.1 pro 64-bit (Windows 8.1 is just so open, and the flaws of Windows 8 are over-emphasized, I can install anything on it, no restrictions, and having a non-crippled Office 365 2013 version is great) If you absolutely can't stand Windows there's always Hackintosh. I got 8.1 pro $70 student version
-NZXT Phantom 410 case (massive but aesthetically pleasing and good airflow) $50 with rebate, has tons of USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, all display options you want
-Intel core i7 4790k processor (4.0 Ghz quad core) $270
-EVGA nvidia 770 Gtx GPU (Can run basically any modern game at 60 FPS 1080p) $320
-8 Gb hyperjaw RAM (Plan on upgrading to 16gb RAM when I can afford it) $70
-Seasonic 750 Watt EVO power supply (Runs beautifully quiet, can handle any editing, gaming, etc.) $100
-Samsung 250 GB SSD (Everything is blazing fast, windows startup is 3 seconds, programs open instantly) $110 on sale
-Gigabyte Z97 G1 Gaming Motherboard (Excellent overclocking options, gigabyte Bios is very intuitive, has a built in sound card and amp, good for sound quality and gaming capabilities) $140

That's $1130 for a PC that I DARE you to find an imac of equal quality/power at the same price
With the power of my Nvidia 770 GTX I also purchased an Asus 27" 1440p LED PLS display for $480, gaming is astonishingly good on this display. Maybe you could find an equivalent imac for $2,000+, but for desktops deciding on every single part, the experience of building your computer, the bang for the buck raw power, iMacs don't make sense.

I used to work at Google until a year ago. Almost 90% of their laptops were MacBook Pros/Airs and the rest being Lenovo T series and Chromebooks. On the desktop side, they had Dells, HPs, Lenovos and Macs. While the first three running Gubuntu because of reliability and security reasons, Macs were on Mac OS X. The components of those Gubuntu machines were being upgraded continuously because they were extremely underperforming and unreliable even though they usually had better specs. Most of the desktop Macs were located in Engineers' offices/cubicles. They used to save those pricy but lower spec Macs for critical tasks that needed to be performed reliably. I guess, this explains why Macs are not only the less tech oriented people's choice.

As a side note, I need to add that the majority of cellphones you see at Googleplex are iPhones. Sounds strange but true.

 

[tdale]

I have a new iMac coming and i am willing to bet a hole lot more PC experience then you, so much for your thought of only idiots wanting iMacs

I agree.

Smart people know what they want and WHY. Blind people stay with what they have used for a long time, and justify it. I could buy a new car with new technology, but I cannot buy a new car that uses old technology, but you can if you use Windows. Windows is so old its not funny and it carries all that legacy junk with it, it needs to throw away the x86 and be rebuilt from scratch. Geez, its 2014, not 1984. Apple did that, OSX is now a 2014 OS

 

[thehustleman]

I'm no Apple hater, I own an ipad and am planning on getting a macbook air soon, but for desktop computers windows is still the way to go- so much so I don't understand why you would get an imac ? If you build your own computer you can customize every single part and swap one out if you want a newer video card or get more RAM or whatever;

-Windows 8.1 pro 64-bit (Windows 8.1 is just so open, and the flaws of Windows 8 are over-emphasized, I can install anything on it, no restrictions, and having a non-crippled Office 365 2013 version is great) If you absolutely can't stand Windows there's always Hackintosh. I got 8.1 pro $70 student version
-NZXT Phantom 410 case (massive but aesthetically pleasing and good airflow) $50 with rebate, has tons of USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, all display options you want
-Intel core i7 4790k processor (4.0 Ghz quad core) $270
-EVGA nvidia 770 Gtx GPU (Can run basically any modern game at 60 FPS 1080p) $320
-8 Gb hyperjaw RAM (Plan on upgrading to 16gb RAM when I can afford it) $70
-Seasonic 750 Watt EVO power supply (Runs beautifully quiet, can handle any editing, gaming, etc.) $100
-Samsung 250 GB SSD (Everything is blazing fast, windows startup is 3 seconds, programs open instantly) $110 on sale
-Gigabyte Z97 G1 Gaming Motherboard (Excellent overclocking options, gigabyte Bios is very intuitive, has a built in sound card and amp, good for sound quality and gaming capabilities) $140

That's $1130 for a PC that I DARE you to find an imac of equal quality/power at the same price
With the power of my Nvidia 770 GTX I also purchased an Asus 27" 1440p LED PLS display for $480, gaming is astonishingly good on this display. Maybe you could find an equivalent imac for $2,000+, but for desktops deciding on every single part, the experience of building your computer, the bang for the buck raw power, iMacs don't make sense.

It's a brand loyalty thing.

I like the way the iMac looks, but it's power user unfriendliness is a problem.

When I spend 2k on a PC o should be able to upgrade whatever, install a new video card, whatever.

As for actual use, I like the OS better, but for gaming they SUCK!

plus I built a similar system to the OP's that looks even better than my iMac for less.

Intel Core i7 4770k, 8gb of ram, 128gb SSD, 1.5 tb hard drive, GTX 770, Thermaltake commander MSI edition case, aesthetically killing the iMac.


For some people though they just hate Windows either through high prices or past experiences.

Some just like iMac and the ease of use of SOME PROGRAMS.

The oses overall are just as easy to use

 

[iF34R]

Why are you, OP, comparing an All-in-one with a tower desktop?

Doesn't make any sense. Compare the Windows AIO systems with the iMac.

I love my iMac. My kids took over the two windows laptops and DIY desktop.

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It's a brand loyalty thing.

I like the way the iMac looks, but it's power user unfriendliness is a problem.

When I spend 2k on a PC o should be able to upgrade whatever, install a new video card, whatever.

As for actual use, I like the OS better, but for gaming they SUCK!

plus I built a similar system to the OP's that looks even better than my iMac for less.

Intel Core i7 4770k, 8gb of ram, 128gb SSD, 1.5 tb hard drive, GTX 770, Thermaltake commander MSI edition case, aesthetically killing the iMac.


For some people though they just hate Windows either through high prices or past experiences.

Some just like iMac and the ease of use of SOME PROGRAMS.

The oses overall are just as easy to use

If someone is a power user, then they wouldn't dive into the AIO systems... regardless of OS/brand. I definitely didn't buy the iMac with the intentions to overclock, upgrade anything beyond the RAM, etc. Who in their right mind with the least bit of common sense would do that?

 

[tdale]

It's a brand loyalty thing.

For some, for others its about what is better

I like the way the iMac looks, but it's power user unfriendliness is a problem.

When I spend 2k on a PC o should be able to upgrade whatever, install a new video card, whatever.

Buy a PC, and live with the negatives, but you can upgrade it easily

As for actual use, I like the OS better, but for gaming they SUCK! Incorrect. OSX doesnt suck on games, but you can get more of a range, and you can build a gaming rig cheap. But a Mac doesn't suck at games, no. Better off in fact to use a console for gaming

plus I built a similar system to the OP's that looks even better than my iMac for less. Not many buy a computer based on looks. How is your build quality?

Intel Core i7 4770k, 8gb of ram, 128gb SSD, 1.5 tb hard drive, GTX 770, Thermaltake commander MSI edition case, aesthetically killing the iMac.

Killing the Mac? Its runs frame rates 10 x faster? I could build a PC better than yours, so I guess I can say yours sucks? Geez. If you want to build a cheap gaming rig go for it, good idea, Thats what I do. Better idea than buying a Mac for gaming. Its also a better idea to buy a Mac for everything else


For some people though they just hate Windows either through high prices or past experiences.

Some just like iMac and the ease of use of SOME PROGRAMS.

The oses overall are just as easy to use

They are, but as OSX is modern and not legacy hamstrung, it runs much better, always will do. Plus all the usual benefits, like no need for AV, doesnt slow down, etc

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I'm no Apple hater, I own an ipad and am planning on getting a macbook air soon, but for desktop computers windows is still the way to go- so much so I don't understand why you would get an imac ? If you build your own computer you can customize every single part and swap one out if you want a newer video card or get more RAM or whatever;

-Windows 8.1 pro 64-bit (Windows 8.1 is just so open, and the flaws of Windows 8 are over-emphasized, I can install anything on it, no restrictions, and having a non-crippled Office 365 2013 version is great) If you absolutely can't stand Windows there's always Hackintosh. I got 8.1 pro $70 student version
-NZXT Phantom 410 case (massive but aesthetically pleasing and good airflow) $50 with rebate, has tons of USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, all display options you want
-Intel core i7 4790k processor (4.0 Ghz quad core) $270
-EVGA nvidia 770 Gtx GPU (Can run basically any modern game at 60 FPS 1080p) $320
-8 Gb hyperjaw RAM (Plan on upgrading to 16gb RAM when I can afford it) $70
-Seasonic 750 Watt EVO power supply (Runs beautifully quiet, can handle any editing, gaming, etc.) $100
-Samsung 250 GB SSD (Everything is blazing fast, windows startup is 3 seconds, programs open instantly) $110 on sale
-Gigabyte Z97 G1 Gaming Motherboard (Excellent overclocking options, gigabyte Bios is very intuitive, has a built in sound card and amp, good for sound quality and gaming capabilities) $140

That's $1130 for a PC that I DARE you to find an imac of equal quality/power at the same price
With the power of my Nvidia 770 GTX I also purchased an Asus 27" 1440p LED PLS display for $480, gaming is astonishingly good on this display. Maybe you could find an equivalent imac for $2,000+, but for desktops deciding on every single part, the experience of building your computer, the bang for the buck raw power, iMacs don't make sense.

Can you advise why you are buying a Macbook soon?

 

[haylight]

They are, but as OSX is modern and not legacy hamstrung, it runs much better, always will do. Plus all the usual benefits, like no need for AV, doesnt slow down, etc

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Can you advise why you are buying a Macbook soon?

I am (potentially) buying a MBA retina soon because my horrible ancient Dell Xps m1530 gave up the ghost. For Grad. school a 12 inch MBA retina will have superior battery life, form-factor, weight, screen-quality, an unmatched trackpad, and OS Mavericks, which might be useful since I have an iphone an ipad for continuity. However, the Surface Pro 3 looks like a nice note-taking machine. I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

 

[tdale]

I am (potentially) buying a MBA retina soon because my horrible ancient Dell Xps m1530 gave up the ghost. For Grad. school a 12 inch MBA retina will have superior battery life, form-factor, weight, screen-quality, an unmatched trackpad, and OS Mavericks, which might be useful since I have an iphone an ipad for continuity. However, the Surface Pro 3 looks like a nice note-taking machine. I'll cross that bridge when I get there.

I feel you have answered your own generic question. "Why would anyone buy an iMac instead of a Windows desktop?" The laptop experience will be the same as a desktop experience. Interms of a gaming rig, then I happily accept a PC is better, as its upgradeable and has a wider range of games titles.

 

[DotCom2]

I feel that Apple really needs to come out with a computer that is not an AIO and somewhat above a mini and below a Mac Pro. More and more people are coming over to Mac because of the marvelous invention of the iPhone and iPad. Me being one of them. I'm just waiting for the fall to see if anything new comes out. As a long time PC user, I too like to be able to switch out components and don't really like the idea of an AIO but I really want the MAC OS. Sooooooooooo I will get a mac regardless, but sure wish Apple would realize how many more people would come over to Mac and much faster if they came out with a more PC like desktop.
Just wishing, but would be nice.

 

[grandM]

I've just the all explaining cartoon!

http://c2.api.ning.com/files/Xl3n4n...wnpQ-E2ZCOeuawaZk2d4QDMfqDxN5X/win_vs_mac.jpg

 

[tdale]

I feel that Apple really needs to come out with a computer that is not an AIO and somewhat above a mini and below a Mac Pro. More and more people are coming over to Mac because of the marvelous invention of the iPhone and iPad. Me being one of them. I'm just waiting for the fall to see if anything new comes out. As a long time PC user, I too like to be able to switch out components and don't really like the idea of an AIO but I really want the MAC OS. Sooooooooooo I will get a mac regardless, but sure wish Apple would realize how many more people would come over to Mac and much faster if they came out with a more PC like desktop.
Just wishing, but would be nice.

Some reasons:

1. Upgrades add problems, such as driver issues, incompatibilities. Future incompatibilities for other products/software Apple doesnt want those to occur.

2. The benefit of Apples minimal but capable components, is that they are easier to manage, there isnt the issue of a gazillion video cards, made by a gaziliion manufacturers

Apple would do better by allowing some authorised upgrades, but who wants to allow that when the user migth not then need to buy a new machine?

The high resale value does allow a less painfull upgrade, a Windows machine has a high percenrtage loss attached to it

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I've just the all explaining cartoon!

http://c2.api.ning.com/files/Xl3n4n...wnpQ-E2ZCOeuawaZk2d4QDMfqDxN5X/win_vs_mac.jpg

It isn't that funny. Its actually quite true, although Windows machines are not that troublesome and problematic as many Apple lovers continue to point out. Its just old, slow and bogged down by legacy functions.

 

[DotCom2]

Some reasons:

1. Upgrades add problems, such as driver issues, incompatibilities. Future incompatibilities for other products/software Apple doesnt want those to occur.

2. The benefit of Apples minimal but capable components, is that they are easier to manage, there isnt the issue of a gazillion video cards, made by a gaziliion manufacturers

Apple would do better by allowing some authorised upgrades, but who wants to allow that when the user migth not then need to buy a new machine?

The high resale value does allow a less painfull upgrade, a Windows machine has a high percenrtage loss attached to it

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Ahhh, all good points.
Thank you.
Makes my decision easier.

 

[haylight]

Some reasons:

1. Upgrades add problems, such as driver issues, incompatibilities. Future incompatibilities for other products/software Apple doesnt want those to occur.

2. The benefit of Apples minimal but capable components, is that they are easier to manage, there isnt the issue of a gazillion video cards, made by a gaziliion manufacturers

Apple would do better by allowing some authorised upgrades, but who wants to allow that when the user migth not then need to buy a new machine?

The high resale value does allow a less painfull upgrade, a Windows machine has a high percenrtage loss attached to it

1. Not at all, I have upgraded multiple times, upgrading drivers is a breeze, as long as you do your research and find the right parts everything works beautifully together. Every part on my PC is from a different manufacturer, and it works great together.
2. If easier to manage means paying a massive premium all the power to you. EVGA is a phenomenal GPU manufacturer and has incredible customer support for instance.

 

[tdale]

Some reasons:

1. Upgrades add problems, such as driver issues, incompatibilities. Future incompatibilities for other products/software Apple doesnt want those to occur.

2. The benefit of Apples minimal but capable components, is that they are easier to manage, there isnt the issue of a gazillion video cards, made by a gaziliion manufacturers

Apple would do better by allowing some authorised upgrades, but who wants to allow that when the user migth not then need to buy a new machine?

The high resale value does allow a less painfull upgrade, a Windows machine has a high percenrtage loss attached to it

1. Not at all, I have upgraded multiple times, upgrading drivers is a breeze, as long as you do your research and find the right parts everything works beautifully together. Every part on my PC is from a different manufacturer, and it works great together.

You didnt read. My response was if Apple as a manufacturer was allowing the upgrades.

2. If easier to manage means paying a massive premium all the power to you. EVGA is a phenomenal GPU manufacturer and has incredible customer support for instance.

Easier to manage means as Apple uses a limited number of components its easier to manage.

 

[matrix07]

I'm no Apple hater, I own an ipad and am planning on getting a macbook air soon, but for desktop computers windows is still the way to go- so much so I don't understand why you would get an imac ? If you build your own computer you can customize every single part and swap one out if you want a newer video card or get more RAM or whatever;

-Windows 8.1 pro 64-bit (Windows 8.1 is just so open, and the flaws of Windows 8 are over-emphasized, I can install anything on it, no restrictions, and having a non-crippled Office 365 2013 version is great) If you absolutely can't stand Windows there's always Hackintosh. I got 8.1 pro $70 student version
-NZXT Phantom 410 case (massive but aesthetically pleasing and good airflow) $50 with rebate, has tons of USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, all display options you want
-Intel core i7 4790k processor (4.0 Ghz quad core) $270
-EVGA nvidia 770 Gtx GPU (Can run basically any modern game at 60 FPS 1080p) $320
-8 Gb hyperjaw RAM (Plan on upgrading to 16gb RAM when I can afford it) $70
-Seasonic 750 Watt EVO power supply (Runs beautifully quiet, can handle any editing, gaming, etc.) $100
-Samsung 250 GB SSD (Everything is blazing fast, windows startup is 3 seconds, programs open instantly) $110 on sale
-Gigabyte Z97 G1 Gaming Motherboard (Excellent overclocking options, gigabyte Bios is very intuitive, has a built in sound card and amp, good for sound quality and gaming capabilities) $140

That's $1130 for a PC that I DARE you to find an imac of equal quality/power at the same price
With the power of my Nvidia 770 GTX I also purchased an Asus 27" 1440p LED PLS display for $480, gaming is astonishingly good on this display. Maybe you could find an equivalent imac for $2,000+, but for desktops deciding on every single part, the experience of building your computer, the bang for the buck raw power, iMacs don't make sense.

For most of my computer life I was proud of my ability to build and take care of my own computers. Never once I felt the need to buy a brand name one.. until 3 years ago when I ditched my notebook and bought Macbook Air. If I'd buy a desktop now it will be an iMac instead of what you listed. It's as simple as that.

 

[tdale]

For most of my computer life I was proud of my ability to build and take care of my own computers. Never once I felt the need to buy a brand name one.. until 3 years ago when I ditched my notebook and bought Macbook Air. If I'd buy a desktop now it will be an iMac instead of what you listed. It's as simple as that.

Same. Ive built mine for years, I built 500 over 3 years while in business. I'd build or upgrade my gaming rig, but my rMBP is a tool, its my appliance, thats it. Its like my iphone 5S, ipad Air, I value the iOS and OSX environment/integration more than the devces, nice though they are.

 

[scaredpoet]

1. Not at all, I have upgraded multiple times, upgrading drivers is a breeze, as long as you do your research and find the right parts everything works beautifully together. Every part on my PC is from a different manufacturer, and it works great together.

Heheh. Yeah. I was in very much your position about 7 years ago. In fact, if I had known about this forum before 7 years ago, I probably would've been posting exactly as you are today.

What are you saying is correct: IF you do your research, IF you are willing to spend the time, IF you are willing to carefully source each and every component and deal with the vendor (some of which are better equipped than others for warranty work) you can get a "beautifully" running custom built PC. I did it many times.

Then came the current period in my life: where I'm out of college, and my computer needs to work, right now, and be reliable all the time. An environment where "my thermaltake power supply bit it and I have to get an RMA before my computer is working again" is not an acceptable excuse. And where spending a day or more scouring newegg for the correct premium parts is not considered productive use of time.

And, there was one event that really killed ti for me: Windows Vista. After trying to get my custom rig working on that for a month and not getting anywhere, I got fed up and switched to Mac.

The moral of this story: You're arguing from a very specific point of view, and expecting everyone else to share that same viewpoint. The reality is that people have different reasons for their preferences and viewpoints. And as long as you insist that everyone else's viewpoint is wrong and yours is right, threads and conversations like these will be absolutely pointless.

I can also guarantee you that your viewpoint will change in time. Not to say that that you're destined to eventually buy iMacs; you might truly never have a need for one and that's fine. But I would be very surprised if custom PC building was something you stayed with forever. Eventually the negatives - and there ARE negatives - will outweigh the positive.

2. If easier to manage means paying a massive premium all the power to you. EVGA is a phenomenal GPU manufacturer and has incredible customer support for instance.

I'm glad to hear that EVGA has improved their customer support. It used to not be that way. Still, as an IT person I've come to realize and understand - and even appreciate a little - that there are quite a few people in this world who don't know, and don't particularly care, who builds their GPU, or that it's different from their motherboard vendor, or their power supply vendor, or their case vendor, or RAM vendor, or the hard drive manufacturer.

The inner workings of their computers aren't their preferred hobby or passion. A computer to them is just a means to an end, a tool or vehicle that they must use to do what they really prefer doing, or at least good enough at to earn a paycheck. They just want their computer to work, and they want to be able to bring it to one source when it's not, to get it fixed. For these users, all-in-one systems, including Macs, are the more attractive option.

 

[porky2017]

Its a apple mac thing

I'm no Apple hater, I own an ipad and am planning on getting a macbook air soon, but for desktop computers windows is still the way to go- so much so I don't understand why you would get an imac ? If you build your own computer you can customize every single part and swap one out if you want a newer video card or get more RAM or whatever;

-Windows 8.1 pro 64-bit (Windows 8.1 is just so open, and the flaws of Windows 8 are over-emphasized, I can install anything on it, no restrictions, and having a non-crippled Office 365 2013 version is great) If you absolutely can't stand Windows there's always Hackintosh. I got 8.1 pro $70 student version
-NZXT Phantom 410 case (massive but aesthetically pleasing and good airflow) $50 with rebate, has tons of USB 3.0 and 2.0 ports, all display options you want
-Intel core i7 4790k processor (4.0 Ghz quad core) $270
-EVGA nvidia 770 Gtx GPU (Can run basically any modern game at 60 FPS 1080p) $320
-8 Gb hyperjaw RAM (Plan on upgrading to 16gb RAM when I can afford it) $70
-Seasonic 750 Watt EVO power supply (Runs beautifully quiet, can handle any editing, gaming, etc.) $100
-Samsung 250 GB SSD (Everything is blazing fast, windows startup is 3 seconds, programs open instantly) $110 on sale
-Gigabyte Z97 G1 Gaming Motherboard (Excellent overclocking options, gigabyte Bios is very intuitive, has a built in sound card and amp, good for sound quality and gaming capabilities) $140

That's $1130 for a PC that I DARE you to find an imac of equal quality/power at the same price
With the power of my Nvidia 770 GTX I also purchased an Asus 27" 1440p LED PLS display for $480, gaming is astonishingly good on this display. Maybe you could find an equivalent imac for $2,000+, but for desktops deciding on every single part, the experience of building your computer, the bang for the buck raw power, iMacs don't make sense.

its a apple mac thing,Windows users just dont get it..

 

[tdale]

its a apple mac thing,Windows users just dont get it..

Explain.

 

[iMcLovin]

Its funny how these threads keeps popping up. If all you care about is what hardware is under the hood, in ghz numbers then just buy the pc

A car is a good comparison, if all you care about is the engine, and you know cars, then just custom make a car that gives you the most powerful engine as possible for the least amount of money. If you care about interior, design, usability and all the other stuff and don´t want to get your hands dirty, then buy a proper car with warranty and quality....as with a mac, you get what you pay for.

Also, its not always about money. I use the iMac professionally, so I always buy the most expensive, and the current top BTO model gives me pretty much all the speed I can handle. I don´t care if I can save 1000 dollars and have a crappy box under my table which has slightly better more ghz or the slightly newer gpu...Im not a kid who just cares about fps and the latest games.

So these are my very good reasons for not buying a PC

-OSX and all its awesome features (windows feels more sluggish even with a faster machine - to me at least...only time Id say the opposite is on games)
-Design
-Product quality
-great service and warranty
-great resell value!!! which means over time its a better financial choice anyway.
-good screen
-less hassle
-Because all pc´s Ive had feels like a piece of trash with tons mess after a year, the mac constantly feels fresh and new.

But, I dont care if some people don´t like the apple experience. But if you haven't tried and only look at the initial stats of the hardware, then I say you are missing out on something.

 

[yjchua95]

Its funny how these threads keeps popping up. If all you care about is what hardware is under the hood, in ghz numbers then just buy the pc

A car is a good comparison, if all you care about is the engine, and you know cars, then just custom make a car that gives you the most powerful engine as possible. If you care about interior, design, useability and all the other stuff, then buy a mac.

ALso, its not always about money. I use the iMac professionally, so I always buy the most expensive, and the current top BTO model gives me pretty much all the speed I can handle. I dont care if I can save 1000 dollars and have a crappy box under my table.

So these are my very good reasons for not buying a PC

-OSX and all its awesoem features (windows feels more sluggish even with a faster machine)
-Design
-Product quality
-great service and warranty
-great resell value!!! which means over time its a better financial choice anyway.
-good screen
-less hassle
-Because all pc´s Ive had feels like a piece of trash with tons mess after a year, the mac constantly feels fresh and new reliant.

But, I dont care if some people don´t like the apple experience. But if you havent tried and only look at the initial stats, then I say you are missing out on something.

For the same reason, I bought a Tesla over any other car.

Tesla just works too

 

[matrix07]

-great resell value!!! which means over time its a better financial choice anyway.

This is very true, especially for notebook. Let me give the OP my experience.
In 2008 I bought a cheap BenQ notebook that's half the price of Macbook Air now (I'm in the never-buy-expensive-computer mindset then). The notebook ran XP fine but ran Vista like crap. Later I upgraded it to 7 and it ran a little better than crap. The notebook was big, heavy. The charger was just as big and heavy.
Fast forward to late 2011 the notebook was slow to the crawl. I decided to sell it but nobody would buy it. The white plastic turned yellow. It was very slow. The battery was very expensive.
In the end I just donated it to a poor charity org.
So I changed my mindset and bought 13" Macbook Air. It's double the price of BenQ but the experience is night and day. It's modern, light, fast, responsive, and with trackpad I have no need for mouse anymore.
Fast forward to a month ago, out of curiosity I decided to put the Air on sale, charging a little more than half of the original price. To my surprise, there're quite a few who's interested in buying. If I really sell it, the cost I recover would make the total cost of the Air exactly = the cost I paid for that abysmal BenQ, with much much better experience for the 3 years I'm using it.
Just think about it.

 

[iMcLovin]

For the same reason, I bought a Tesla over any other car.

Tesla just works too

I agree completely. Sadly the top Tesla model s is slightly above my car budget, and having kids and the need to go to the mountains (with less charging options) made me back out... Tesla is apple in the car industry IMO. Actually Tesla is nr.1 most sold car in my country and if it wasn't for the fact that cars cost twice as much here than any other country (about 130k usd for the tesla top model) I'd buy in a heartbeat

 

[simsaladimbamba]

In 1998 I bought a cheap BenQ notebook
...
Fast forward to late 2011 the notebook was slow to the crawl. I decided to sell it but nobody would buy it.

Why would a 1998 notebook sell 13 years later for more than 1 USD anyway?
I sold my 2004 iBook for 50 € in 2011 or 2012 and it was okay, since it is an old machine, though still capable of running basic tasks slowly.

 

[yjchua95]

I agree completely. Sadly the top Tesla model s is slightly above my car budget, and having kids and the need to go to the mountains (with less charging options) made me back out... Tesla is apple in the car industry IMO. Actually Tesla is nr.1 most sold car in my country and if it wasn't for the fact that cars cost twice as much here than any other country (about 130k usd for the tesla top model) I'd buy in a heartbeat

Where're you based in?

I'm currently based in Melbourne, Australia and the P85 Model S that I drive cost almost A$140k (I bought it in Adelaide because I have family there, and drove it to Melbourne. Besides, it's quite a fair bit cheaper in SA than it is in VIC).

The lack (or absence) of Superchargers makes it somewhat a bit inconvenient though, but once the Superchargers are up and running, I'll be living off free electricity on my baby.

 

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