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AJLynn · July 6th, 2008

How did you get that to happen? If I configure a Dell T5400 with dual-quad 2.83's, 2GB RAM, 320GB HD, it comes to $3800. Compare to $2800 for the Apple. That's "a lot less" by my calculations. And it's a Dell, not an Apple, you can't run MacOS without hacking.

If I want the Apple to have a decent video card, it will be an 8800GTS for an extra $150. If I want the Dell to have a decent video card, the cheapest option is an FX1700 for an extra $400. So now if I want value I need to go 3rd party and I haven't even got a chance to use it yet.

Oh, right, the Dell price includes the low end 19" monitor. Dell won't sell you the computer without the monitor.

So what's with the Apple hating anyway? You jealous of my MBP?

July 6th, 2008	#7 (permalink)
AJLynn Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Beantown Age: 30 Posts: 4,554 Name: Andrew Lynn	Re: Xeon 2.0 vs. 2.50 How did you get that to happen? If I configure a Dell T5400 with dual-quad 2.83's, 2GB RAM, 320GB HD, it comes to $3800. Compare to $2800 for the Apple. That's "a lot less" by my calculations. And it's a Dell, not an Apple, you can't run MacOS without hacking. If I want the Apple to have a decent video card, it will be an 8800GTS for an extra $150. If I want the Dell to have a decent video card, the cheapest option is an FX1700 for an extra $400. So now if I want value I need to go 3rd party and I haven't even got a chance to use it yet. Oh, right, the Dell price includes the low end 19" monitor. Dell won't sell you the computer without the monitor. So what's with the Apple hating anyway? You jealous of my MBP?