Re: Real World Price Comparisons

On Aug 16, 12:56 am, Alan Baker <alangba...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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"Mayor Of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rl...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:



On Aug 16, 12:28 am, Alan Baker <alangba...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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"Mayor Of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rl...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

On Aug 15, 4:20 pm, Alan Baker <alangba...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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<9e2ae6fe-043b-4b1a-a08e-ee87c1079...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
"Mayor Of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rl...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I'm in the market for a new computer. My old one is getting a bit long
in the tooth and its time to move up. Since we now use Macs at work
I'm throwing Apple into the mix as well. I will be getting a large
laptop that I will use mostly at home with an external monitor, mouse
and keyboard.

The Contenders:
HP dv7t $2529.98
added to base model:
Upgrade to Genuine Windows Vista Ultimate with Service Pack 1 (64-
bit)
# ¤ Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor T9400 (2.53 GHz)
#¤ 17.0" diagonal WSXGA+ High-Definition HP BrightView Infinity
Display (1680 x 1050)
# ¤ 4GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
# ¤ 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
# ¤ 320GB 7200RPM SATA Dual Hard Drive (160GB x 2) with HP
ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection
# ¤ [For BrightView Infinity] Webcam + Fingerprint Reader
# ¤ HP Color Matching Keyboard
# ¤ Intel(R) WiFi Link 5100AGN
# ¤ High speed 56K modem port
# ¤ $100 OFF Blu-Ray ROM with SuperMulti DVD+/-R/RW Double Layer
# ¤ HP Integrated HDTV Hybrid Tuner w/remote
# ¤ 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
# ¤ Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
# ¤ 3-year HP Accidental Damage Protection with HP Pick Up and Return

It comes with an HDMI port and a subwoofer as well.

MacBook Pro 17 in
$3566
Added to base model:
4 GB RAM
200 GB HD 7200 RPM
17 inch hi resolution, glossy display
Apple modem
Apple remote
Apple Care Protection Plan

Advantage: Overwhelmingly HP
I get more HD space, a builtin modem instead of a USB one, a Blu-Ray
drive, builtin HD tuner w/ remote, a 3 year extended warranty that
covers accidental damage, an HDMI port and a subwoofer for a grand
less than the MacBook Pro

Let the whining begin. And please, please someone bring up software!

Cuss and discuss

Why did you upgrade the MacBook to a better display than the HP?

I went with the highest level screen on both models. This is based on
what I want not what one particular company offers. I want the best
screen available.

So you're getting more from the Mac and it costs more. Gotcha.

I'm getting a slightly higher resolution screen on the Mac. In all
other areas the Mac doesn't measure up.

And according to you, this is a critical requirement...

Alan will now produce where I said anything even remotely like
this...oh, wait...this is Alan 'I'll cry like a little girl until you
give me a URL but I'll never back up anything I say with one' Baker.
Nevermind






Why did you add a modem to either?

Because I wanted a modem.

How often do you actually use one

Multiple times a week.

and what do you use it for?

Mostly for faxing.

Why did you purchase Apple's RAM when you can get it for less from a
third party? It's user-installable.

For the same reason I purchased it from HP. From Apple its $200; from
Crucial its $100. That's not enough difference to worry about in my
book.

Especially when it makes your comparison look better...

If I'd left the extra RAM out of the HP and got it from Crucial you'd
have a point. Since I didn't you are wrong. No one is surprised.
If you'll notice the 17 inch MacBook Pro starts out $200 higher than
the specced out HP.

Can you install RAM yourself in the HP?

Probably. But I don't want to when its so cheap to get it from the
factory.
BTW to add 4 gigs to the HP was $150. To add 4 gigs to the Mac was
$200. I'm sure that $50 is what's making the Mac ~$1,000 more
expensive.



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