Comments on: Sometimes, It Pays To Spend More On A Mac. http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/ A place to discuss money...for the rest of us. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:22:28 -0500 hourly 1 By: Daynah http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-2855 Daynah Mon, 09 Apr 2007 18:59:39 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/#comment-2855 Linux (recommended distro: Ubuntu) is free. It is better than Windows -and- a Mac, in some areas, but not as good in others. In the same manner, Macs are better and worse at the same time than Windows, and Windows is better and worse at the same time than both Mac and Linux. It's a wicked game of rock, paper, sissors. Basically, though, if you don't play video games, you'll have a great time on Ubuntu (the new Feisty Fawn edition is coming out soon), which is free, and worth far more. I have been given two or three copies of Windows from my school, and I just... don't use it. My boyfriend has a mac, and it just confuses me (but I'm sure I'd understand it if I spend more time with it.) You can try Ubuntu without installing. Have fun being free from propritary (free like America) and free like free coffee! Linux (recommended distro: Ubuntu) is free. It is better than Windows -and- a Mac, in some areas, but not as good in others. In the same manner, Macs are better and worse at the same time than Windows, and Windows is better and worse at the same time than both Mac and Linux. It’s a wicked game of rock, paper, sissors.

Basically, though, if you don’t play video games, you’ll have a great time on Ubuntu (the new Feisty Fawn edition is coming out soon), which is free, and worth far more. I have been given two or three copies of Windows from my school, and I just… don’t use it. My boyfriend has a mac, and it just confuses me (but I’m sure I’d understand it if I spend more time with it.) You can try Ubuntu without installing. Have fun being free from propritary (free like America) and free like free coffee!

]]> By: david http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-2522 david Thu, 05 Apr 2007 02:02:41 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/#comment-2522 Thanks for the comments Mark. I agree on the refurb thing; the laptop I am using right now was one a few years ago and it has been perfect. Also, you can wait 12 months to buy Apple Care, just FYI. I did not buy it, but for some people it definitely makes sense. Thanks for the comments Mark. I agree on the refurb thing; the laptop I am using right now was one a few years ago and it has been perfect. Also, you can wait 12 months to buy Apple Care, just FYI. I did not buy it, but for some people it definitely makes sense.

]]> By: Mark Shead http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-2452 Mark Shead Tue, 03 Apr 2007 23:46:28 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/#comment-2452 Here are some ways to get a good deal on a Mac: 1. Get a refurb unit. The are sold on the Apple store page. Look for the red "sale" tag. 2. Get a student discount (if you qualify). Go to the home page of Apple and find your school under education. 3. Buy memory from a different company. It will usually be cheaper. 4. Sign up for a developer account. Under certain circumstances you can save a lot of money. It probably doesn't make sense unless you are actually a developer. 5. Wait to buy Apple Care. You are covered for the first year. I think as long as you buy the coverage within 12 months, I think you are covered. (Double check to make sure before buying.) Here are some ways to get a good deal on a Mac:

1. Get a refurb unit. The are sold on the Apple store page. Look for the red “sale” tag.

2. Get a student discount (if you qualify). Go to the home page of Apple and find your school under education.

3. Buy memory from a different company. It will usually be cheaper.

4. Sign up for a developer account. Under certain circumstances you can save a lot of money. It probably doesn’t make sense unless you are actually a developer.

5. Wait to buy Apple Care. You are covered for the first year. I think as long as you buy the coverage within 12 months, I think you are covered. (Double check to make sure before buying.)

]]> By: shawna http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/comment-page-1/#comment-2126 shawna Wed, 28 Mar 2007 01:17:05 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/2007/03/27/sometimes-it-pays-to-spend-more-on-a-mac/#comment-2126 I'm wanting to switch to a mac but the prices are a bit steep for me right now. Any tips on where to get a good price? Thanks :) I’m wanting to switch to a mac but the prices are a bit steep for me right now. Any tips on where to get a good price? Thanks :)

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