No, I wouldn't buy MAC. I don't see any clear benefit or value in it.
No, I wouldn't buy MAC. I don't see any clear benefit or value in it.
Hello, I've been searching for computers for a few days now and still can't grasp the price range of Mac laptops and desktops. From what I've noticed, a 4K Mac Pro seems far beyond that budget. I could build one myself, place it in a high-end tower that looks impressive, fully water-cooled, and still manage to save at least a thousand dollars. The main question is, what sets Mac apart? The answer lies in its operating system—Linux, which is free. That changed the perception of its value, raising its price significantly. Personally, I found the design challenging to look at, with many administrative privileges removed. Compared to Windows, it doesn't match in productivity, supported applications, or freedom. Since it's Linux-based, I decided to compare it with Ubuntu instead. After using both for a while, I noticed that Ubuntu is much more user-friendly for advanced users who want to work with the terminal. For me, it looks better, is more powerful, and free. Do you think Mac could be worth it for a professional user, or is it just designed to be simple for beginners? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
IMac, Mac Pro, Macbook Air, and Macbook Pro costs align well with other built products. Keep in mind that features like retina displays, strong battery life, PCIe SSDs, AIO builds, top-tier hardware, and metal casings all influence pricing (along with premium support—free for the first year). Professional-grade components such as high-end cards, PCIe SSDs, and ECC memory are costly. Once you factor in these parts, Macs remain competitive with other prebuilt options. rMBP offers PCIe SSD, 1600p display, great battery life, and solid construction. riMac costs about $500 more than a basic Dell 5K monitor without a full computer. Mac Pro includes professional cards, PCIe SSD, and ECC memory, plus a custom motherboard/body for a sleek design. iMac (non-retina) is similar to AIO models from Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc., just slightly more advanced. MBA provides prices that match other ultrabooks.
I’d only buy a Mac if it was the 11-inch MacBook Air, but they’re stopping production so... it seems they won’t be getting my money soon.
You don't need to choose between options since Windows offers better value for the same cost. I own a Macbook Air 11" provided by my school, which is great for students starting from 9th grade. It’s quite delicate, but the Intel HD Graphics 5000 is solid for its integrated design compared to other PCs.
the main reason i think about getting a mac is for working on ios development. that’s the only real motivation. even then, i’d pick a mac mini rather than an imac, mac pro, or a macbook. the mac mini is perfect for that kind of work—great keyboard, mechanical switches, and a monitor you choose.
It wasn't really fragile, there was a student in my class who could mess with his computers—he’d broken through about three other laptops during high school, and the only thing that kept him intact was the air.