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I don't think this is really for the Mac thread. Apologies if I'm wrong. I ask that responses are made with positive intent the world does not need another PC vs. Mac thread.

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I need to buy a new laptop for my wife to use for presentations for our business.

For a long time I've wanted an Apple but I get the feeling that I can get a PC for less than the average Apple. My main consideration is durability as the machine will be used for presentations daily and schlepped around a lot. What do I get by paying the extra for the apple?

Am I comparing apples with apples if I use the following two config's:

Apple
13-inch 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (White)
1GB memory
80GB hard drive1
Double-layer SuperDrive
R12228.00

HP PAVILLION dv6243ea
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T5200 @ 1.6 GHz
1024MB RAM
120GB HDD
DVDRW dual layer drive
56K modem
10/100 Ethernet
Integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless networking
Integrated Bluetooth™
Remote control
15.4" WXGA BrightView display
Integrated webcam
MS Windows Vista Home Premium
R 9,999.95
 
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on second thought... maybe this is for the mac thread. Could a Mod please move it?
 
OK you need to add an extra R250 for the adaptor so you can plug the macbook into the projector for the presentations.

Not a bad Apples with HP comparison but there are a few issues.

One: battery life, if it going to be used away from power for any amount of time then this needs to be fatored in. Two weight, is the machine going to be lugged around a lot the weight may be an issue.

Three: what does your wife want. Let her play with both and decide which one she is more comfortable with.

Four: the Apple has a faster processor and this is a big difference.

Five: OSX does not equal Vista Home premium the comparison should be Vista Business or Vista Ultimate.

PS: I have and love my Macbook

Six: Smaller screens are more expensive than larger ones because they are made in smaller volumes.
 
kapovski said:
I don't think this is really for the Mac thread. Apologies if I'm wrong. I ask that responses are made with positive intent the world does not need another PC vs. Mac thread.

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I need to buy a new laptop for my wife to use for presentations for our business.

For a long time I've wanted an Apple but I get the feeling that I can get a PC for less than the average Apple. My main consideration is durability as the machine will be used for presentations daily and schlepped around a lot. What do I get by paying the extra for the apple?

Am I comparing apples with apples if I use the following two config's:

Apple
13-inch 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (White)
1GB memory
80GB hard drive1
Double-layer SuperDrive
R12228.00

HP PAVILLION dv6243ea
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T5200 @ 1.6 GHz
1024MB RAM
120GB HDD
DVDRW dual layer drive
56K modem
10/100 Ethernet
Integrated 802.11a/b/g wireless networking
Integrated Bluetooth™
Remote control
15.4" WXGA BrightView display
Integrated webcam
MS Windows Vista Home Premium
R 9,999.95
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You left out half the specs for the Macbook comparing it to the HP.
 
For durability i would go with a Dell laptop.
But u do pay for that and the NBD(next business day) warranty repair.
Would be much more expensive than then HP with the same specs.
 
LandyMan said:
I agree :) And a slightly larger HDD. Oh, and the Apple's got Gigabit Ethernet IIRC
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As well as 801.11n.

There seem to be a few specs missing from the MB as it also has a built in webcam, bluetooth, remote . . . worth it for the faster cpu alone imo.

EDIT - I agree with Pope24 - ask the missus what she wants.
kapovski said:
on second thought... maybe this is for the mac thread. Could a Mod please move it?
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Nah - finally a subject that belongs in the Philosophical Debates section!
 
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Thanks folks. The specs where cut and paste from the zastore.co.za website and Incredible Connection site respectively hence the difference.
 
Errr.... you can't compare a 2.0 GHz Processor to 1.6GHz one.

That is where the main costs are AFAIK.
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The Apples are usually overpriced and underspecced in my experience. The DVD writers are cheap and dodgy too.
 
i have a black Macbook (basically same as ur one... just with 120gig hdd). i got it for R12999 then i added an extra gig of ram (making it 2gig ddr2). the thing kills!! i love it. its small, sexy, lightweight and the screen quality is MAD. Im at advertising college and i can watch movies, play music, rip dvd's and do vector drawings and web design... all at once! i've yet to see the thing lag. i loves me C2D. my mom has a similarly specced HP laptop... the thing is satan. klunky and ugly. works ok...ish
 
Checkout the Dell website. If your looking for a business laptop, thats the way to go. Up to 4years warranty, next business day repair, complete cover up to 4years.

Also you can totally customize you laptop to your price / specs.

They have been having some good specials lately.

But then, i'm a Dell fan boy :D
 
MadAtter said:
yeah that is ONE problem i have with my mac.... 1 year warranty in south africa lol.
not cool!
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I'm thinking about getting the three year Apple Care plan - you can add it on anytime during the first year.
 
dell notebooks are nice , like the built in 3g , thats cool
 
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