You're aware that monitors aren't computers, right? Plus, I can prove that building a computer with the same hardware as an Apple computer is much cheaper. This is a demonstrable fact.
I like how when someone asks whether a computer is 'good', your first instinct is to grade it based on the monitor. If you actually looked at the hardware provided by Apple, you'd realize that the markup on parts like RAM is just insane. Even the cheaper hardware is still extraordinarily expensive, largely because of the iLife software suite that is provided with every Apple computer. The issue here is that you're forced to pay out of pocket for software that should be separate.
This better be thinly veiled sarcasm because I think you have this ass backwards.
I just said I checked the screen resolution of my mom's iMac and compared it to other retina displays on wikipedia. What other key aspects of 'retina displays' am I missing here?
Seventh, I know I said I was done with this argument, but... I think you're just not getting my point here.
First of all, duh, I know a monitor is not a computer. But most Apple computers, particularly the iMac in this context, come with it built in, which is why I explicitly stated monitors used with Windows; just so that people didn't think I was talking about Macs. Also, it's possible to build a Windows computer of the same specs and hardware for a lower price than one you can buy prebuilt. Anyway, for the last time; I get that they're expensive, but every Apple product I've bought so far for myself has been at a really reduced price, or no expense to me at all. And once more, price is not the object of this topic.
Secondly, um, who said my first instinct was to grade a computer based on the monitor. Personally, I could care less about the monitor, provided it gets the job done. I only said this because that was the topic at hand. If we're talking about monitors, of course I'm going to judge the product's monitor! Just so you know, the first thing I judge a computer's fit for someone is based on what they're using it for, and their requirements.
Ok, so how does hardware cost increase because of software? If the software is included and you get to keep it, doesn't that mean that you just paid extra for the software? That's really just twisting perspective. The thing is, many people use iLife software. In fact (not that this is a good thing), I wouldn't be surprised if some people bought a Mac just for the iLife software. Also, some Windows RAM modules work for Macs, reducing its cost. And for the last time; I AGREE WITH EVERYONE WHO SAYS APPLE IS OVERPRICED. I mean, seriously, how many times do I have to say that I'm agreeing with you on something before you stop attacking me about it?
Yes, I do mean what I said about claims, to an extent. If the company checks out ok, and advertises specs and features of a product, you really should have no reason to disbelieve the company's claim until shown otherwise; whether this be personal experience, bad online reviews, or a friend or two tells you it's a bad products. Your progress and learning ability in life is stunted if you go about believing the worst about people/companies/things from the start. Basically, "innocent until proven guilty".
Anyway, about your mom's iMac; are you saying it has or doesn't have a retina display? And what displays are you comparing it to on Wikipedia? Other Apple ones, or third party monitors?
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