MacBook Pro: are they really worth it?

r31ncarnat3d
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 00:27:34 +0000

I still have yet to hear a compelling argument for why Macs are pricier for hardware.



Convenience. Macs are not faster or higher quality than PCs, but they are much easier to use with a much more intuitive user interface, and that’s what you’re paying for.



And before someone gives an excuse that doesn’t actually get down to the point, also explain why upgrading a component costs so much significantly more, even if the performance is even lower to an extent.



Simply put, profit. A huge reason why laptops are sold with bodies that make the inside parts inaccessible and the parts themselves unable to be overclocked is so they can sell these “upgraded” parts at a premium price to make more profit.