New Windows ad takes jab at Macs

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9400 GM is less than a year old.

Barring workstation level graphics loads (on a laptop? why.) or high end gaming (on a laptop? on a Mac? why.), it's more than enough to run everything the typical user will run and do it very smoothly. Without shutting off OS visual effects.

The main thing I question with Apple's current consumer/pro product lapt top tiering is that the two primary differences between the MacBook and MacBook Pro are
1) 13" 1280x800 screen vs. 15" 1440x900 screen
2) 9600M GT discrete video (added to the 9400 GM chipset video)

By essentially using the same high end machined aluminum enclosure on both models with LED backlit screens (premium on PC), unless you really need a discrete VGA card, you're essentially paying $400-700 more for a 15" screen (19-20" monitor resolution), express card slot and a Firewire 800 port (important for professionals, unused by most consumers).

For those who just want a 15" MacBook for general purpose use, you're going to (over)pay for it. Even more for the 17" naturally (which buys 24" monitor resolutions BTW).

Anyway, the vast majority of PC laptops in the 15" range + are heavier and bulkier than bricks which matters to those who actually travel frequently. It's only with the premium PC laptops (with premium prices) that attention is given to form factor, aesthetics, weight and battery life, aspects that are standard with Mac laptops.

There's a reason why Apple is one of the current largest vendors of laptops whether other consumers choose to see it or not.

But need a desktop replacement laptop (regardless of weight) on a limited budget and are fine with Windows? Why even bother price/spec comparing with Apple; it's an exercise in pointlessness.