It was a quick google search to get that link. It honestly took me 30 seconds. The main point of linking that, btw, was to show you the Mac sales numbers not Apple's income. That's what we were discussing right? Keep up.
I already linked you a cheaper price for windows 7, so why are you still quoting some ridiculous price. Speaking of price, how do you think Apple became the most valuable tech company? By offering generous deals? They are specifically the most valuable company because they overcharge people for their products.
I am in no way showing hate for Apple or their products, this is just how it is. I personally don't use any Apple products, but when my sister asked me which phone she should get I pointed her towards the iPhone. And my other sister towards the Galaxy S2. I understand what each platform/product has to offer and the type of audience it should be marketed to. And thus gave my sisters the best products for them. I just see your arguement as baseless and completely biased.
Apple gets their income from overpricing their hardware, what they charge for their software is completely irrelevant. You've already paid for it, it's just extra cash for them. Microsoft makes it's money by selling software, the difference there is fundamental. Google makes it's money by selling ads, so you see them shelling out free software. You gotta understand that first and foremost. No company out there does software like Microsoft, it's what they're paid for and they're paid well to do it.
As well anyone who knows anything about computers should know that Microsoft allows you to install upgrades from scratch. You don't need to install it over windows 7, so if you're that cheap you can just buy the upgrade and install it. But for the majority of users, you will get Windows 8 for little cost at all and those who aren't buying a new PC can upgrade to Windows 8 for little cost as well.
Again if you prefer Apple that's good for you. That alone, doesn't justify your reasoning. And if Apple's products serve you so well, you should not be looking for a reason to justify your preference. If it serves your purpose then you made the right decision for YOU.
I don't know how many times I have to say this. but it seems you always fail to comprehend. I have already pointed out, even with the price you quoted for the windows 7 ($179), a user would still need to shell out another $40 on top of it for windows 8. simple math here if you can't add $179+$40= $219, with tax, you're looking at $240. HOW is THAT not ridiculous pricing. unlike many in the world today, I am blessed with a decent paying job that I can afford a lot of things in my life, but AGAIN, paying $240 for retail copy of window is still is.. and I'll say again, STUPID. Microsft only points out the best side of their pricing scheme, that is telling you it's only $40, without mentioning the inherent cost that's really behind it. if you like that pricing scheme, that's great.. but don't try to justify it for Microsoft. but please don't try and tell me that a retail copy of windows is only $40 because you just pointed out yourself with a little simple math on my part that it isn't. oh yeah.. and that "anyone should already have an OEM computer with an existing windows to upgrade, make it none issue". it isn't a none issue. the inherent cost of the OS is AGAIN built into those OEM machines. that's like telling someone who wants to buy product A, that it isn't an issue since you should have already purchased product B. but that doesn't mean the inherent cost of the product A isn't built into product B. it's called marketing. anyone can advertise their product for as low as they want, as long as they hide the intrinsic cost of it into something else. I can sell my house for $40 if I want, provided if I say it in the fine print, if you already own the land that costs you $600,000. in fact, quite a few recent cases where pending bankrup automaker sold their assembly factories for $1, provided in the fine print it states that the buyer must retain the employment of all labors within. Maybe not the best example, but hopefully you get the idea.
you seem to think Apple's products are overprice for no reason. like you I used to think so. until I tried one of their Macbook Pros. anyone who knows me would be first to say they were surprised that I got an apple. but after using one, I truly appreciate the quality, and build of their machines. it's like buying a well built, and well equipped product that does 95% of what you want it to do right out of box, as oppose to buying a bare bone automobile that requires a bit of customization here and there to make it great. both products can be great, but one with a upfront cost that gets you there right out of the box, while the other requires some work. Design also plays a huge part in today's laptop wars. and I refuse to settle for a typical PC that looks like a plastic rectangle. apple's pricing ISN"T ridiculous, and has been point out by recent Techpot review of the "apple tax". there's a reason people WILL pay more for something that has a higher perceived value, better build quality, better experience, and in the end a higher resale value.
the next time you walk into a coffee shop, count how many macbook pros you see versus the PCs. they're almost always greater than 8:1. there's a reason behind it. again, I recommend you try one yourself.
