Microsoft's Latest Ad Emphasizes the "Apple Tax" »
Posted By TechnologyExpert 7 months, 2 weeks ago in Science & Technology
Microsoft has made quite an issue of the "Apple Tax," the premium that Apple buyers pay, and that Microsoft's Steve Ballmer says "buys you a logo." On Thursday, Microsoft unveiled their latest series of ads, called "Laptop Hunters," which will follow real people as they hunt for a new laptop.
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tchef7 months, 2 weeks ago
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What they don't tell you in those ads is if you want any software other than the OS that comes on the computer you have to buy it. and with microsoft office starting at around $300 that adds significantly to the price of the computer. The Mac comes with all the iLife programs already installed and for $79 you can add iWork and have your word possessor, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. And they are compatible with all Office formats.
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gamahuche7 months, 2 weeks ago
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Well I'm writing you on an orginal Mac clamshell..
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Archaic, positively retro, but its never not worked.
My gf has gone through 4 PC's in the same time.
Because of the way I work I do need a second computer so what I've saved over the years will handily buy me the best Mac on the market, I guess, and that will be soon!!
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