Convince me to spend $2,500 on something other than an iMac

[SUP3RNOVA]

Been a Mac guy for a few years now...it's not that I hate Windows, I just prefer Apple's OS.

Right now I'm looking at getting another 27" iMac, the total for the one I built is around $2,500. These are the rough specs:

For the same price, could I build a way better PC and run Linux (I don't really like how Windows 8 looks)? PC masters, I call upon you.

Will mostly be running basic web dev/design programs and then a shitload of Diablo 3.

 

[zimok]

Convince us to give a shit for what you buy first.

You could of at least posted boobs.

 

[Unarmed Gunman]

Apple is always way overpriced.



Linux > Windows > Apple.

The formula is very simple.

 

[m0rtal]

 

[hehejo]

Macbook Pro

do it. you won't regret it. my productivity increased so much with it, I use the track pad a lot to switch between windows quickly.

 

[Dwight Schrute]

 

[nickycakes]

Windows 7 is as good or better in every aspect than osx. I'm not sure why you'd spend twice the money on a mac.

 

[adionline]

If you don't mind over paying then go for it. The computer is fine but you could get a much more powerful PC for the same price. The mac screens are pretty impressive though.

 

[Bofu2U]

If you're looking to save money and like OSX why not just do a Hackintosh...?

 

[everlonglp3]

I had a laptop PC and I kept having problems with it. Always did weird shit. So I said screw it. I'll try a MacBook Pro and it's probably been one of the best decisions I've made. It's not because of the OS. They are just made better. I haven't had ONE problem. Plus I already run Windows 7 on Parallels and works perfect for what I need it for. You pay for what you get.

 

[iamjon]

If you're looking to save money and like OSX why not just do a Hackintosh...?

Apple Cinema display + CustoMac Pro should be much higher spec for the same price, plus you get to use the display again in the future

tonymacx86 Blog: CustoMac

 

[papajohn56]

Apple is always way overpriced.



Linux > Windows > Apple.

The formula is very simple.

The LEDs add 500MHz

 

[DewChugr]

Macbook Pro

do it. you won't regret it. my productivity increased so much with it, I use the track pad a lot to switch between windows quickly.

And add a cinema or lacie display.

 

[pstation]

i would wait or the ivy bridge imac which should be coming very soon.

 

[Instrumentalist]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JixbzFjv_cU]Mac vs PC Parody: The Unspoken Message - YouTube[/ame]

 

[dreamache]

I had a laptop PC and I kept having problems with it. Always did weird shit. So I said screw it. I'll try a MacBook Pro and it's probably been one of the best decisions I've made. It's not because of the OS. They are just made better. I haven't had ONE problem. Plus I already run Windows 7 on Parallels and works perfect for what I need it for. You pay for what you get.

You must have bought a piece of shit laptop PC then. I spent $2.5k on my last PC build and I assure you it's better than a $2.5k Mac. No problems with "weird shit".

 

[xpathfucker]

 

[stickyicky]

People run Linux as a desktop? lol.

 

[super]

For the same price, could I build a way better PC and run Linux (I don't really like how Windows 8 looks)? PC masters, I call upon you.

Definitely. There is no question about that, eveybody knows that when you pay for apple you pay for their brand, not for the specs. If you are not apple fanboy than definitely spend your money in a smarter way.

 

[super]

You must have bought a piece of shit laptop PC then. I spent $2.5k on my last PC build and I assure you it's better than a $2.5k Mac. No problems with "weird shit".

Those who get "weird shit" probably has their hands growing from their asses
This is a myth.