At 03:05 PM 8/8/06 -0400, Darcy James Argue wrote: >The comparison is only possible in the first place because you can >build a Dell Precision 490 with almost exactly the same specs as the >new Mac Pros -- same processors, optical drive, memory, hard drive, >video card, etc. (So obviously the replacement cost for any of these >components is exactly the same.)
Comparisons are messy. If you tend to build your own machines as I do, then a basic Dell would do it because you get a solid pre-tested box inexpensively. Or you could go to a barebones box maker with a good reputation. (I used Advanced Design of Kentucky.) That way you can build to taste, sometimes less expensively and more under your own control. And Dell is expensive. The upsell price for the high-end video card at Dell is over street price -- and same goes for the other internal upgrades (hard drives, etc.). On the other hand, the equivalent nVidia GeForce 7300GT 512MB that was mentioned is streeted under $150. Actually, the only branded computer I own is a Dell laptop, which is adequate enough, though not impressive. Not Dell's fault. I just don't like laptops yet. They have a long way to go in terms of the physical user interface. (I loathe using Finale on the laptop.) Dennis -- Please participate in my latest project: http://maltedmedia.com/waam/ My blog: http://maltedmedia.com/bathory/waam-blog.html _______________________________________________ Finale mailing list [email protected] http://lists.shsu.edu/mailman/listinfo/finale
