> Hi Ben, You wrote: > To be honest, I agree with some of the points in this artical, Apples > hardware is rediculessly pricey. The only time that I have supported > apple in a hardware fassion is buying an ipod but I can't say that I > ever intend to purchase one of there computers from them - all the > macs I have were either given to me or were bought from ebay. > I just don't see why on earth I should have to shell out a stupid > amount of money to buy a mac pro when I can build one my self for much > cheaper and with my choice of case and components. > TK: I think that you neglected to put in the price of a Screenreader into your estimates. Once you factor in the Screenreader and the built-in software and the high-end parts, things aren't a lot different pricewise. Sure you can build a computer cheaper with cheaper parts but will everything be totally compatible and will it pass the tests of time. I can build a house with economy grade lumber too but I guarantee that things will begin to degrade much quicker than if I use contractor grade material. Also, have you ever actually dealt with the MacPro from a standpoint of accessing its insides? They are simply an amazing machine with respect to expandibility, reliability and physical accessibility. Yes, they are pricy, but so is a Mercedes.
Ben also wrote: Having said this, I think there doing some ok things with software, so > > I've bought things like Ilife and Iwork and will buy logic at some > point in the future. > TK: Apple's commitment to making software accessible is impressive. When VO first came out 4 years ago, there were huge problems with iTunes, iWork and other Apple software and many of these packages have been made very accessible since then. They've come a long way in a short time. Just my personal opinion of course. Later... Tim Kilburn & Carter the Canine Fort McMurray, AB Canada --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
