Apple Logic Pro /LogicExpress Discussion

> We build PC's here all the time. When we build a robust PC 
> for digital audio, the price almost always is in the ballpark 
> of it's Mac equivalent. I am well aware of the price points 
> for the various components of PC hardware.
> 'Larger,' 'Bigger,' and 'More' isn't always what a digital 
> audio workstation requires. And it doesn't always translate 
> into cost-effectiveness either.

Again, you aren't providing any verifiable facts. In fact, some of your
assertions can be proven wrong.

So, I'll start. Here is a comparison of a PC and Mac that were introduced at
virtually identical times and have identical prices (this considers that
fact that the PC is discounted and the Mac isn't and I personally purchased
the 780n for $1599 and so I know it is a fact that it can be purchased for
that price.).

HP 780n and PowerMac G4/800 QS Price is $1599 for each.

Here are a few of the specs that matter if you are looking for a
"performance" computer:

           Mac             PC
Bus speed: 133MHz          400MHz
HD speed:  UATA66 7200RPM  UATA100 7200RPM
HD size:   40MB            120MB
RAM:       256MB           512MB
CPU:       800MHz G4       1.8GHz P4
Max RAM:   1.5 Gig         2 Gig
CD-RW:     32X             48X
DVD:       None            DVD+RW
Ethernet   1000            100
Video:     ATI Radeon 7500 32 MB
Video:                     Nvidia GeForce2-MX400 64MB SDR
Ports (Mac): 2 FireWire + 2 USB
Ports (PC):  1 FireWire + 4 USB

The PC is simply better in almost every aspect. So, unless you want to give
me some facts. Not just assertions, don't suggest to me that Macs aren't
more expensive that PCs. I'm providing verifiable facts. You are providing
nothing but personal assertion.

> The Operating System. Windows presents more technical 
> challenges to the end user than is necessary, the fact that 
> Apple Computers do not is also worth something. 

Please tell me specifically what these technical "challenges" are. Unless
you can do so, I simply do not accept your conclusion because my experience
if quite different.

Finally, does it really hurt that much to admit that Macs are more
expensive? I mean, after all, if the Mac is so much better and doesn't cost
more, then why wouldn't its market share be going up instead of down?

Kamm