I want the latest MAC and a big LCD screen, I just don't have 8-10 grand extra to get one right now. Sure as hell would like to get one someday. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1649589,00.asp Check out the above, it is no wonder we all use PC's with the cost of the MAC's, and I thought computers were coming down in price, what a fool I am.
How much do I have? I'm about 10 grand in the hole. So I am stuck with my XP patch of a patch box for quite some time.
Wow anthonycea you sure know how to pick stories. This mac is pimped out way beyond what a normal mac costs. Oh and it's not 8 grand, it's only 5.5. I'm sure you could rack up a hefty price tag for a pimped out PC too. Course you could get an all in one, slim, sexy new iMac with power to spare for $1300. http://www.apple.com/imac/ Or a nice eMac for only $800 http://www.apple.com/emac/
Add Dreamweaver and some other programs and a printer and you will get to 8 grand. I do not like those non-upgrade MAC's, what can you do with them, most of them you can not even open up. Shawn had the best idea, buy a MAC laptop, you can always convert it into a desktop by plug in keyboards, screens and all the rest, right Twister?
I think these units are the ones DP was talking about. http://www.apple.com/powerbook/ What do you know about these Twister? What do they cost?
I have a powerbook and they cost a little more than an iMac. I have a second monitor plugged into mine and it works great along with a mouse. I've had macs for years and I've only fiddled with the insides (except for memory) once. I don't see the point otherwise. Oh and if your including software cost in the price that's Macromedia or Adobe that you should be angry with. It has nothing to do with the computer, but rather what you choose to install. There are plenty of free alternatives to things like dreamweaver.
What software that is free is anything close to "Dreamweaver", if you have the links I am sure the members are interested.
Do a search on MacUpdate.com I guess it all depends on what you want. If you like dreamwever because you don't wanna worry about code then it may be harder to replace.
Yeah SE, that is great for those who know how to code, but for the average computer user to create a website, what would he do with that? Most folks coming into the market are using WYSWYG cut and paste do it yourself website packages. I know those sites suck, but for those that do not know programming that is the only option. Programs like Dreamweaver are hard to learn as are most of the website production tools. Your best bet is to hire an expert and get a good design and funtional site, but you have to pay professionals good money. Those starting out with little funds are between a rock and a hard place. That is why they start E-bay stores or a Yahoo store. Now you find Yahoo meeting this need by offering everything from domain registration to do it yourself web design programs and hosting.
Yeah I agree, but you might just as well use blogger - that has a WYSIWYG built in too... You can pretty much fu*k about with blogger enough to get it to publish a proper looking web site - I gotta say, I am so impressed with it...
Mac's cost more upfront, but I've found that time spent repairing them and getting updates is really SAVING me money. I have an iBook G4 and absolutely love it. I have nothing against PC's either. Configured properly both are good machines.