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On 2015-10-05, nom de plume <nomdeplume@stickybit.guru> wrote:
> On 2015-10-05, nospam <nospam@nospam.invalid> wrote:
>> In article <mutv02$65l$1@dont-email.me>, A.M <.m@nsn.s> wrote:
>>
>>> > So an iMac, newest model, dual core i5 running 1.4 GHz and costing
>>> > $1,099 is a good value then? I can't build a similar spec PC for less
>>> > that will easily out-perform that then? That's your position?
>>> 
>>> The _only_ advantage of an i5 runnin at 1.4GHz is that the computer
>>> requires less power. However, the performance is awful and definitely
>>> not worth the price. I believe that the quality of the screen makes up
>>> for it though.
>>
>> the entry level imac is intended for volume buyers, such as schools,
>> where price is more important than performance. it also appeals to
>> casual users who do little more than use email and surf facebook.
>
> The fact remains, I can buy a Dell all in one for a little less with
> twice the core count at twice the speed with a 3 year warranty. Facts
> are facts buddy. 

That Dell all-in-one will no doubt have a lower resolution display, and
there will be other discrepancies. Facts are facts, right buddy? I
understand you want us to ignore some of those facts; but if you want to
do a fair comparison, everything must be included. 

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