We could switch back to Windows (7) but the new MacBook also includes a 9-cell-equiv battery and two spares so the extra cost of the Windows option just doesn’t make sense. (Compare a Dell XPS13
+ 4x 6-cell batteries @ £107 each = £1206 compared to £799 for the MacBook).

In fact with the Mini OSX server costing less than the Windows SBS licenses alone the whole Mac vs PC cost premise has reversed. If MacOS is a Mercedes then windows is like a kit-version of the Merc but takes time to build, gives lower integrity & now, costs more!

McD

For the mouse: You can say what you want, but Microsoft doesn’t make a Bluetooth mouse for under $50 and those are “laptop” mice. The “regular” Bluetooth mice start at $80. Which, of course, is higher than the Magic Mouse.

Logitech’s bluetooth offerings also start at $60 for a non-laptop mouse.
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/mice_pointers/mice/&cl=us,en

For the display: When Dell makes that 50% larger monitor the standard configuration on the base model of any line, that’s notable. I’m really curious as to what (besides a price drop, I’m sure) would you consider a noteworthy improvement to the iMac.

For the mini: If all that matters to you is internal storage space, then the Mini isn’t the right computer for the job. That’s an argument against the whole class of small form factor computers, not the Mini.

My point is, if you are going to criticize Apple for something, at least do it on points that hold water. I’ll be the first to tell you that they are out there.

I guess we do agree on something though, I’ve disliked the way the press has covered Apple for all but the most recent of the 20 years that I’ve been using their products. :)

Thanks for the comment, I think that I can clarify a few things. As for the mouse point, I do.

A better resolution is *not* a big deal. It is a small deal. When Dell builds a monitor with 50% more pixels, what happens? Nothing. That is what should happen.

So what if it uses a 2.5″ hard drive? That just means that I can not have as much storage as I need.

I love high end products, and pay $100/month for my iPhone! I am not an Apple hater at all, I love Apple products.

I do dislike Apple corporate, and the way their work is covered by the press.

You criticize the mouse for costing $70 but do you honestly think that Logitech or Microsoft would debut such a never-been-done-before device for less? My Logitech MX400 is a great mouse, but is standard as far as mice go and it cost $40.

You completely missed the main feature of the new iMacs, the displays. I think having a 21″ 1920×1200 display standard on the low end model is a pretty big deal. Not to mention that massive 27″.

As for the Mac Mini, I would love to see someone point out a faster PC in as small of a form factor. And, you do realize that the Mini’s use a 2.5″ hard drive right? For a small form factor computer, the Mini is a great machine. That’s why so many people are choosing them to use as PCs over the Mini-ITX alternatives from VIA and others.

I can understand not wanting to pay for higher end products, but you’re just being a an Apple hater because you think you are staying off some bandwagon.

yours Felix