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To: Star Traveler

Most likely because the iOS devices cost hundreds, as opposed to the cost of a decent computer from them, which is over 1,000 to 2,500 at the highest, and it’s really impractical to build a hackintosh, a cheap way to build, as well, plenty of compatibility issues. It was a good venture that they engaged in starting in 2007, and it has paid off to sell phones and ipods, and not just costly computers. It’s part of what got them out of the ditch that earlier management got them into.


17 posted on 01/31/2015 10:36:09 AM PST by Morpheus2009
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To: Morpheus2009
Most likely because the iOS devices cost hundreds, as opposed to the cost of a decent computer from them, which is over 1,000 to 2,500 at the highest, and it’s really impractical to build a hackintosh, a cheap way to build, as well, plenty of compatibility issues. It was a good venture that they engaged in starting in 2007, and it has paid off to sell phones and ipods, and not just costly computers. It’s part of what got them out of the ditch that earlier management got them into.

Uh, nope:


1.4GHz Mac Mini — 4GB memory, 500GB hard drive, Intel HD Graphics 5000, OS X Yosemite, $499.00

Add your existing keyboard, mouse, and screen. Done.

37 posted on 01/31/2015 11:29:51 AM PST by Swordmaker (This tag line is a Microsoft insult free zone... but if the insults to Mac users contnue...)
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