Apple MacBook Pro MD101LL/A 13.3 Inch Laptop $999 + Free Shipping (Ebay Daily Deal)

apple should be kicked in the nuts for not allowing expandable memory on the pros

Not really a concern for most people these days. I'm getting ready to swap out the dvd-rom for a second hard drive on my Macbook Pro. Over the last three years I have received no more than three DVD's (beta program, movie etc...). And the only reason I was given those was just for completeness. Certainly not saying dvd-rom is not important, but more and more people are okay with not having a dvd-rom.

I have an Acer laptop that had been running for over 4 years too that I got for ~$200. Even after lending it to people that are drop-happy. That same drop-happy person had a Macbook Pro that lasted maybe a year or two (she had to get it fixed after just 2 months).


Eg: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PJHE7O/
Costs less, i7, IPS 1080p, lighter. There's something to be said when equivalent hardware can cost around half as much. And it's not like the CS you get is free. Just saying.

It's more a bashing of the Apple fans that talk about how magically superior Apple's hardware is and that somehow justifies paying so much more.

Cool.. just bought 6 of them.. gonna give them out as gifts on V-day

I have an Acer laptop that had been running for over 4 years too that I got for ~$200. Even after lending it to people that are drop-happy. That same drop-happy person had a Macbook Pro that lasted maybe a year or two (she had to get it fixed after just 2 months).


Eg: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009PJHE7O/
Costs less, i7, IPS 1080p, lighter. There's something to be said when equivalent hardware can cost around half as much. And it's not like the CS you get is free. Just saying.

It's more a bashing of the Apple fans that talk about how magically superior Apple's hardware is and that somehow justifies paying so much more.

Why don't you find something that is the same form factor before you compare it...

Its the holistic experience of a Mac that makes it better; not just the specs.
The superior OS and fantastic customer service alone is worth the higher price.
And the hardware quality is better than most PC laptops within the price range that I've used.

I think purchasing an open-boxed MacBook at Best Buy is still a better deal. The price is less than $1000 and you still get the 10% off.

Quote from amoghthegamer :Why don't you find something that is the same form factor before you compare it...




What I posted was something with clearly superior specs at a similar price.
But since you asked so nicely:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/sto...259382900/





Quote from mx7 :Its the holistic experience of a Mac that makes it better; not just the specs.
The superior OS and fantastic customer service alone is worth the higher price.
And the hardware quality is better than most PC laptops within the price range that I've used.




Okay fine, fair enough. Although I still find it highly subjective and unclear. It's still the whole magical hardware quality vibe.

I won't deny OSX is well designed. Jobs attention to detail really shines in the UI design. But really, superior? Superior enough to justify an increase in cost? Just not being Windows (market share something like 90% and 99% of software developed for it) is enough to argue that OSX is inferior.

I just finished a warranty repair for a Toshiba ultrabook. Took less than a week to get it sent and returned. Everything was easy and documented. I also had the choice to take it to a nearby authorized repair depot for a one day fix. It really wasn't bad at all.

But the main point is really, there is some truth to the criticism of Apple products being overpriced.
Even if all that intangible holistic value is worth the price tag, it's value you could be fine without and probably get cheaper equivalents elsewhere.
Yes, the package deal is what Apple is really selling. But it's a hefty tag for nice packaging.

What I posted was something with clearly superior specs at a similar price.
But since you asked so nicely:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/sto...259382900/


Okay fine, fair enough. Although I still find it highly subjective and unclear. It's still the whole magical hardware quality vibe.

I won't deny OSX is well designed. Jobs attention to detail really shines in the UI design. But really, superior? Superior enough to justify an increase in cost? Just not being Windows (market share something like 90% and 99% of software developed for it) is enough to argue that OSX is inferior.

I just finished a warranty repair for a Toshiba ultrabook. Took less than a week to get it sent and returned. Everything was easy and documented. I also had the choice to take it to a nearby authorized repair depot for a one day fix. It really wasn't bad at all.

But the main point is really, there is some truth to the criticism of Apple products being overpriced.
Even if all that intangible holistic value is worth the price tag, it's value you could be fine without and probably get cheaper equivalents elsewhere.
Yes, the package deal is what Apple is really selling. But it's a hefty tag for nice packaging.

What I posted was something with clearly superior specs at a similar price.
But since you asked so nicely:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/sto...259382900/


Okay fine, fair enough. Although I still find it highly subjective and unclear. It's still the whole magical hardware quality vibe.

I won't deny OSX is well designed. Jobs attention to detail really shines in the UI design. But really, superior? Superior enough to justify an increase in cost? Just not being Windows (market share something like 90% and 99% of software developed for it) is enough to argue that OSX is inferior.

I just finished a warranty repair for a Toshiba ultrabook. Took less than a week to get it sent and returned. Everything was easy and documented. I also had the choice to take it to a nearby authorized repair depot for a one day fix. It really wasn't bad at all.

But the main point is really, there is some truth to the criticism of Apple products being overpriced.
Even if all that intangible holistic value is worth the price tag, it's value you could be fine without and probably get cheaper equivalents elsewhere.
Yes, the package deal is what Apple is really selling. But it's a hefty tag for nice packaging.