Sure, no problem! What's time worth, $2/hr? Piece of cake. And good anti-virus software is free and never ever slows down the system, and Windows Updates only take 15 seconds or so, and never cause system problems. And... and...
I actually like Windows 7, so I'm not griping about that per se. But as one who has a few of each (Mac and Win/PC) and uses them all daily, it really is the case that the "cheap PC" ends up costing just as much as a Mac by the time it's all factored in.
The only thing cheaper about a cheap PC is the initial purchase price of the hardware. So I suppose all these "mine is cheaper" folks drive Yugos? The logic is the same.
It's good to live in a country with lots of choices. Everybody should be happy.
It makes some people happy to build their own computer.
processor $200
mobo $100
memory $50
video card (good one) $150
power supply $50
case $20
22” monitor $150
Windows 7 Pro $50 (if you know where)
AVG - free
Under $800 for a good pc that will game, assembly time less than an hour.
Not interesting in gaming? Use onboard video and knock $150 off the price.
Of course, not everyone is comfortable with technology, or building their own computer.
I’m wondering what these “hidden costs” are that need to be factored in?
“Sure, no problem! What’s time worth, $2/hr?”
Man, did you wonder here from the DU? Time only worth $2/hr??