[MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 22, 2006, at 2:48 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: In my case, it's because I don't feel like buying all new hardware, software, and peripherals, while paying more money for lower performance. Software and tons of it comes with the hardware. Peripherals will be plug and play and

[MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 22, 2006, at 3:54 PM, Steve MacSween wrote: Hear, hear. Another note is that, based on what I read over about a year on the iMac mailing list, the transition to OS X on older iMacs like mine is often *not* a straightforward issue. The only problem with moving up to OS X is on

Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread David Brodbeck
John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including standard and upgrade video cards, both with 256MB vRam.

Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread George Gregory
On 6/23/06 12:43 PM, David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including

Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread dieselbenz24
John Berryman wrote: Again, the mini. How about comparing the fully upgradeable G-5 dual processor PowerMac or the new intel dual core G-5 PowerMac or MacBook Pro, even the new iMac. Check the specs on these models including standard and upgrade video cards, both with 256MB vRam. I

Re: [MBZ] Was Amazing July specials, Now Windows v. Mac

2006-06-23 Thread John Berryman
On Jun 23, 2006, at 1:43 PM, David Brodbeck wrote: The G5s are indeed very nice machines. But the thing that really stands out for me on the website is starting at $1999. PCs with superior specs cost half that. I just can't get past the huge price premium. Otherwise I'd be more tempted.