Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
Summary: Microsoft has launched a new 'PC vs. Mac' site, and this one encourages potential Canadian Mac buyers to 'do the math' before buying.
Microsoft has launched a new 'PC vs. Mac' site, and this one encourages potential Canadian Mac buyers to 'do the math' before buying.
The idea is that you compare the price of Mac systems to 'corresponding' Windows-based systems (I can't add enough quotes around 'corresponding' so I won't try, but rest assured that these systems have been carefully chosen) and end up being awed by the savings you could make by choosing Windows over Mac (and then you spend the savings on a vacation).
Along with price, the potential Mac buyer is encouraged to compare other specs, such as screen size, processor, RAM, battery life, and color options (seriously, I'm not kidding, although most of the choices here seem to be silver or black). Beneath each of the Windows systems Microsoft has a convenient 'Buy Now' button for you to use.
This is an interesting idea, but the problem is that, as with all such comparisons, they can backfire depending on the potential buyer's need. For example, if you're looking for a portable and battery life is important to you, then looking at this comparison, you'd go for the 13-inch MacBook.
Microsoft should just become an Apple affiliate and put a 'Buy Now' button underneath the Mac systems too.
I'm also going to pull Microsoft up on a little trick the company tried to get past me - one of the comparison criteria is 'Security Protection.' Under Mac systems is says 'Purchased Separately' whereas for Windows systems there's a 'Download for free' link. While it's true that Mac doesn't offer free security software for the Mac, there are free options available.
So, go on, do the math. Which system would you choose?
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Which one?
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
+1
Microsoft's math is wrong
It is also strange that they want users to compare MacBook Air to netbooks, which are way different.
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
Obviously.,From the link:
[i]Keep in mind that Enterprise Desktop Alliance is a group of software developers who've bandied together to deploy and manage Macs in the enterprise[/i]
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
Once again, we pay for quality and a brand, that's the reason I drive BMW and own 5 pairs of Oakley sunglasses... trust me, my Oakley lenses will not break if I drop them reason why I pay 250 for a pair...
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[i]and own 5 pairs of Oakley sunglasses... trust me, my Oakley lenses will not break if I drop them reason why I pay 250 for a pair...[/i]
Wow... my cheap $10 sunglasses from Wal-Mart have been knocked off, blown off, dropped, sat on, left on the dash in 100 degree weather, left on the deck during severe thunderstorms and they didn't break either.
$250 for MAYBE the same performance? You got ripped off. Badly.
$10 sunglasses kill your eyes
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
Hmm, if Oakley sunglasses do not break then why do you need 5 pairs? Just asking.
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
Because he likes to brag about his BMW and $1200+ he spends on sunglasses to make people think he has money and therefore is better than you because he can afford such things along with a Mac computer.
I see this attitude amongst many Mac or Die people.
RE: there is no actual UV protection there, and the glass/plastic is uneven
OK maybe not a $10 pair bout I have a $35 pair that does have very good UV protection, fits nicely, and are durable. Granted they are not as stylish as the Oakleys but they do the job just fine.
About Oakleys, BMWs and Apples
But in a crash a BMW, Mercedes or Volvo can help you survive more than other (cheaper) cars.
A good pair of sunglasses like Oakley's can proctect your eyes in case of an bike fall or similar accident, A friend saved his eye whe he fell in a downhil, hurted his face badly but his right eye was protected with an Oakley M Frame.
And about crashing in a Mac .... it just doesn't happen :)
BTW Oakleys, BMWs and Apples are ultracool and a joy to use, ride and wear
@Hasam1991
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
Car crash protection?
I'll put my Honda up against any of those :D
RE: And about crashing in a Mac .... it just doesn't happen
Really? It does happen and denying it doesn't make it true. Nothing worse than seeing a Mac stuck at a gray screen with nothing but a little apple log on it.
As far as your comments about being Ultracool well if that is your MO in life then more power to ya. There are plenty of cars that offer same or better safety than the BMW's of the world. Yes BMW and Oakley are great products usually but they are not in a class all their own and neither is Apple.
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
Yeah, rite
[i]my Oakley lenses will not break if I drop them reason why I pay 250 for a pair[/i]
Nobody pays $250 for sunglasses because it's a good value proposition. You can't fool me.
:)
I must have a charmed life, from what I hearing here
:)
who cares?
Basically, who cares what I drive or the person down the street. If you like your Mac then great...if you like your MS powered machine, then that's great as well. It is all about freedom of choice ($$$ aside of course) and what works for you, the buyer and really, no one can critisize you for your choice of what you want.
Ease up guys, there are more important things in life.
RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac
BMW are just over priced foreign vehicles. They are nice because they slightly different but that's it. I know guy who worked in the BMW plant in Europe 8 years and worked here at Ford for since. He laughs at people who over pay for BMW as they are the same as a Ford as he puts it. Me I wouldn't know but my brother inlaw has BMW, nice car but not worth $80,000. That was the sticker price, he got it used for $35,000.
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RE: Microsoft: 'Do the math' before you buy a Mac