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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Computers

Apple Tax Repealed? Comparisons Suggest It’s So

9:13AM Wilson Rothman | Our friends at Laptop compiled a chart comparing the new $US999 white unibody MacBook to similarly weighted 13-inch laptops from Dell, Acer and Samsung within $US100. While there are tradeoffs, Apple fights this one out on even ground, and makes up for lacks (no SD slot, smaller HDD, less RAM) with perks (LED backlighting, multitouch trackpad) and a much higher stated battery life. Feel free to scream it out below, or check Laptop for the full chart and spec rundown. [Laptop]
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Saturday, March 28, 2009
Computers

Are PCs Really Cheaper Than Macs?

7:50AM Matt Buchanan | Microsoft is exploiting the recession to full effect by hammering hard how much cheaper PCs are than Macs. But are they really? We were actually surprised by the results when we investigated the Apple Tax. More »
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Computers

With a Straight Face, Apple Charges $US200 for 1GB of RAM, 200GB of HD Space in New Mac Minis

2:20AM Adam Frucci | Now I hate to sound like a broken record here, but am I the only one mystified by the new Mac Mini pricing? Who’s dropping $US200 more for the higher end model? More »
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Saturday, October 18, 2008
Computers

The Truth About the Apple Tax

4:45AM Matt Buchanan | digg_skin = 'compact'; digg_bgcolor = '#f1f8fa'; digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/The_Truth_About_the_Apple_Tax'; The Apple Tax is a popular term for people who believe Macs are overpriced. It’s usually screamed at the top of lungs (or the blog-commenter equivalent), but it’s rarely been dissected. The truth about the Apple Tax is straightforward on one level—you will pay more for the same specs on a Mac—and surprisingly complicated on another. It definitely exists, but it’s not a flat tax. Even avoiding build quality and OS differences by looking only at Apple products, a Mac’s price tag is justified in some configurations while in others, it’s downright punitive. If you’re a PC user thinking about switching, or just a Mac user looking to upgrade, our comprehensive look at the Apple Tax is for you. It’s what you really get for what you pay. More »
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