| okr said: I bought my 20'' iMac more than 5 years ago. Looks like this: I can't speak about other Apple products as this is the only Apple product I ever bought, but my "late 2006" (Apple term) iMac is by far the most reliable and most silent computer I ever owned (very important for my buying decision as I hate computer noise). If it ever breaks I'll most probably buy another iMac. I wouldn't be surprised though if it lasts one year or even a few years longer. iMacs may not be very popular these days, especially compared to other Apple products, but they are still my most favorite product line from that company. So my answer is: quality & reliability. |
I have two windows PCs I built myself.
First (first custom build ever) cost me $800 and built it in 2000.
In 2010 it finally broke and I spent $125 on a new low end MOBO/CPU/GPU combo and it now runs Win7 like a champ. Probably get another 10 years without issue.
In 2008 I wanted to replace above computer for my personal tasks and leave that one as a general user computer. I spent another $800 on another custom build. This one is detailed in my profile. It has worked without issue so far.
Apple is not better quality or more reliable in a general sense so long as you spend your time and buy the right product. Buy from crap company, get crap product. Buy from good company get good product... or just build your own (actually really easy) and win-win.
btw, those prices include new monitors and windows software.
