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iMac vs. VAIO Showdown

Posted by pudge on from the but-i-can-lick-my-imac dept.

paradesign writes "Citing both Apple and Sony's intentions to become the hub of the digital lifestyle, Popular Science has pitted an $1,800 800MHz flat-panel iMac up against a $3,400 1.7GHz Sony Vaio PCV-MXS10 to see which really comes out on top. The bottom line is that the Sony PC -- almost twice as expensive as the iMac -- just narrowly edged out the iMac, with an overall score of 42 to 40."

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  1. PCs will be unsaleable in 10 years by T.Hobbes · · Score: 5, Funny

    Why would anyone buy a PC when you can get a mac, with better std equipment, for half the price?! I know all the arguments about TCO being better on pcs than macs, but still.. you're paying twice as much for a flashy OS and trendy case-design. For shame!

  2. Re:incorrect assumption about privacy by daeley · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ah, yes -- the intuitive Apple interface. Command + q is so obvious! Now, where is the "Command" key -- I see "Control" and "Option", but I don't see any "Command"... Ahhh, so intuitive I could just shit.

    When you go to do that, be sure to look for a handle on the toilet. The handle is most likely a metallic or plastic piece about 3-4 inches in length that juts out from the rest of the toilet. It makes a rattling sound when you jiggle it. Once you've located the handle, use the handle.

    You'll hear a 'flushing water' sound -- don't be alarmed, this is normal.

    Once the water sound has stopped, you should probably pull up your pants and, if you have a wife or girlfriend, make sure to put the toilet seat down.

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  3. doesn't affect me by tps12 · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is of no use to me, as I never consider buying a computer unless it is at least 45 points.

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