Originally Posted by Recurring Villain
So how would I ever find a Mac computer equivalent to my brother's?
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Depends on your needs. You pick the model that's right for you based on what you need it to do. If you want to upgrade it, buy the base Mac Pro and stick your own video card in there.
Originally Posted by Recurring Villain
The base model still costs $3999.00 AUD without the customization!
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Here it costs $2499.
Originally Posted by Recurring Villain
Plus, I can't find an iMac that has similar specs to those I outlined above, and in buying an iMac I would additionally lose the ability to upgrade anything other than RAM and the HDD.
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That's because you're not the intended audience for the iMac.
Originally Posted by Recurring Villain
So why would I want a Mac if I can build a computer leagues better than their $5000+ model for $3500 less? I could even turn it into a Hackintosh if I was so inclined.
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Why would
you want a Mac if you can build a computer leagues better than their $5000+ model for $3500 less?
You wouldn't.
Why do others? Good hardware, good support, and a stellar operating system.
And FYI, Hackintoshes (for the most part) are about as stable as Windows Me Beta 1. If you really want the OS, buy the computer. Or find a torrent for Windows Me Beta 1.