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Originally Posted by Mikuro

I think even you're being a little unfair to Apple! Macs aren't any more expensive than similarly-equipped PCs. The problem is that Apple has no machines on the market that are equipped similarly to the cheapest PCs on the market. I mean, Apple's cheapest laptop has a built-in camera, for goodness' sake.

If Apple wants to shake the stigma of being expensive, they simply need to address the whole market, which they haven't done since Steve Jobs' return (and before that, Apple didn't address the market well, and their machines really were flat-out overpriced). But then again, I think Apple kind of likes the "stigma" at this point.

Then again, maybe you're being too fair to Apple. Depends on your perspective, I suppose.

To Me Apple Will always be the Lexus of Computers... It won't ever be a FORD or a DODGE... Apple does stand by their products but the consumer has to be willing to pay for it. When was the last time you heard of a major breakdown with OS-X? (Never really... Sure hardware wise Apple has recalls... Example... Batteries... etc...) but when was the last time it was reported... "OMG, Apple has delayed OS-X, or Apple is not in the best of shape..." Lately it has not happened... M$ however is taking it in the rear end... for Vista... They keep... Ummm. Steal- I mean Innovating with the Apple Releases of OS-X...

General Point is... even with the MacMini, Apple struggles to make their product as if its a Ford which it is not.