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Apple Laptop Upgrades Costing 200% More Than Dells

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the pay-the-apple-tax dept.

An anonymous reader writes "C|net is highlighting the astonishing cost of Apple laptop hardware upgrades, compared to Dell — in some instances, Apple is charging 200% more for upgraded components, such as memory and hard disks. Either there's a serious difference in the quality of components being used, or Apple is quite literally ripping off those who aren't able to upgrade hardware themselves."

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  1. my personal experience... by zzottt · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    my personal experience is that the Apple hardware is far superior and requires less upgrades and that is why the cost is much more. Supply and Demand.

  2. This is why I will never buy an apple by Erie+Ed · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Seeing as how I enjoy building my own computer apple pretty much prevents you from doing this...Prepare to get fscked by the long dick of steve jobbs

  3. Re:Neighborhood friendly computer geek by nurb432 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    And potentially void your warranty? No thanks.

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  4. Re:200% cooler by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    They cost 200% more because owning an apple makes you 200% cooler.

    And 200% dumber with your money. Apple buyers are stupid with their money.

  5. Re:Apple by spidercoz · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Thank you and good night.

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