<p>If all you do is match up hardware specifications, then most Windows computers look like a better value. And, if the only thing that you value are specifications, then you should buy a Windows computer from Walmart. Then you won’t have to deal with all the hype and cool metal hardware.</p>
<p>As I said before, you can install OSX or Windows onto any computer. What else is better about the mac? We’ve already established that Macs use the same components as a PC, and that operating systems are not exclusive to the hardware they come with. What else do you value in a computer ALF and Vonlost?</p>
<p>In general<a href=“there%20will%20be%20some%20windows%20laptops%20that%20are%20exceptions”>/u</a>, macs have higher quality screens, longer battery life (compared to other laptops of equal specifications), better build quality, and better support.
(Note: I am a PC user, including my laptop).</p>
<p>Andrew, which stock PC hardware did you install a stock Apple OSX DVD image onto?</p>
<p>I value hype and cool metal metal hardware. ; )</p>
<p>^ HOW is OSX installed on, e.g., this HP? Can you point to the simple steps?</p>
<p>The HP Envy Spectre does look like it will be a nice laptop when it comes out next month. If you want a Windows ‘ultrabook’ then that may be a good choice. However, it is the same price as an equivalent MacBook, which can run OS X and/or Windows.</p>
<p>^ I thought so. :)</p>
<p>People who like the idea of building their own computer and hacking software might like this, but this is not the mindset of most Mac users. We don’t mind paying more for what we get. :eek:</p>
<p>I thought so too. I know a couple of guys who built and are running “Hackintosh” computers, but they are hacker geeks who spent a lot of time making it all work, and it still isn’t as smooth or clean as a native OS X installation. I see lots of claims that you can get a Windows laptop to run OS X, and perhaps a clever and knowledgeable person can do that, but it is not something the average user can do.</p>
<p>And, you don’t necessarily have to run Windows 7 as a virtual machine on a Mac. Using Apple’s BootCamp, you can boot natively into Windows on startup. The only downside, is that you cannot simultaneously run Windows and OS X. If you want to do that, you WILL have to use virtual software such as VMware or Parallels.</p>
<p>The thing I like about these new ‘ultrabooks’ is that they are about the same price as the equivalent MacBook Air. What does that tell us about how much it costs to manufacture an ultralight premium laptop? The same amount, regardless of the operating system. Where then are all the arguments about Apple charging gigantic premiums solely on the basis of being ‘cool’ or relying on ‘hype’?</p>