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Most Mac Owners Also Own a Windows PC, But Not Vice Versa

Barence writes "More than eight out of ten Mac owners also own a PC, according to a new piece of research. The NPD survey found that 12% of US computer-owning households have a Mac. However, 85% of those also own a Windows PC, suggesting that the Mac/PC divide is nowhere near as clear cut as both Apple and Microsoft suggest. Mac owners are also far more likely to have multiple computers in the house. Two thirds of Mac owners have three or more computers in the home, while only 29% of PC owners have two or more PCs."

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  1. Re:Here's why by ArhcAngel · · Score: 1, Troll

    There's WAY too many assumptions in your hypothesis's.

    there FTFY

    Oh...and *WHOOSH*

    My tongue was firmly in cheek when I penned that response despite sharing the OP sentiments.

    BTW
    How does one submit a comment and then mod replies to oblivion?

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  2. Re:Here's why by MBGMorden · · Score: 1, Troll

    Indeed. I've got nothing against Macs. I own one, and have another PC hacked to run OS X (and I also have an iPod Touch as well). I've also got a Windows desktop and Windows laptop though. I just find Mac's overpriced for what you normally get.

    When I went to get my laptop for example: all I wanted with something that I could take with me. Anything with a usable processor, ram, hard drive, and wireless connection was fine. No bells and whistles. I got that for $325 from Lenovo. The cheapest Mac notebook starts at $1000. My specs on my notebook were comparable, but specs comparisons aren't even needed for me on a laptop these days. ALL of them have enough power to do what I want. The $325 one fills my needs. I'm sure the $1000 Mac would fill my needs too but why pay the extra to get the same tasks done?

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