Brian,
Here's my response to your points:
1) Macs are still easier to use than PCs. Studies continue to show this.
2) There's amble software available for Macs. It's a fallacy to think otherwise. The main software developers (Adobe, Claris, Corel, Intuit, Macromedia, Microsoft, Netscape, Symantec, etc.) are still writing great programs for Macs. I mean, how many applications do you need on your computer, 10,000?
3) Overall, Apple makes high quality, reliable products that most customers are satisfied with. Apple is always at the top of the list for customer satisfaction.
4) PowerMacs are now out-performing the latest Pentiums, and will continue to do so. We're going to see a 1,000 gigahertz PPCs within three years. Also, Apple's price-performance has started to match PCs.
5) If Apple's 3-year turnaround plan succeeds, then the $15-17 price range it's at now is a bargain. So, yes it's a risky investment, but the rewards could be substantial...
Craig |
