Questions from a Linux user considering a Macbook

[S P Arif Sahari Wibowo]

On Sat, 21 Feb 2009, I. Khider wrote:
> 1) Cost. Mac's are expensive compared to PC's.

You should compare with comparable non-Mac. In my observation, 
Mac price is comparable to non-Mac with the same perfomance, 
reliability, and durability.

> 2) Durability. Mac's are not the most durable machines.

Compare to what? As I said, in my observation Mac machines is at 
least as durable to PC to in the same price point. Off course 
you won't compare a Mac to a rugged computer.

> That said, I believe a PC with Linux installed and a 
> knowledgeable user can come up with something just as good at 
> 1) less cost 2) more durability--hence more value.

Less cost yes, but with less durability. Or more durability, 
with more cost.

I am not talking about the OS at all here, just hardware.

I think the point is, Mac is good machine for general purpose 
(nothing about media development), however, they don't have much 
choices. Some computer requirements are not provided by Mac. But 
for many computer requirements which are provided by Mac, Mac is 
a good deal.

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