A full OS X license is $129. A Home Premium Windows 7 license is $199. The more similar Windows Ultimate is $319. Who is price gouging on their more expensive software?
Also, there is no serial number to enter with OS X. If you were so inclined you could buy the single user license and install it on as many computers as you want.
Last October I bought my college student daughter an IMac Pro because she had to have one and her IPod touch recently wouldn’t “feel” her fingers anymore. $1700+ including service plan. Not sure of the speed of the chip set but it is an Intel.
Just bought my first laptop. The young saleman was pushng the IPad like it was some magical device. $699. I was also looking at a Gateway with a 17” monitor for $599. I asked him where does the CD go in that IPad? I bought the Gateway with Window 7 home premium and an Intel Core I3 processor. Oh and because I bought the Gateway I qualified for a 50% coupon for a printer so I bought a brand new HP wireless printer for $70. I also included $275 3 year service and damage plan that will unconditionally replace my computer even if it is my fault.
Total bill $1023
I didn’t say that the Apple software was expensive it’s the devices that it runs on.