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be sure to get them applecare (expensive but for a system with integrated
monitor that is not a user replaceable item if it goes then you have a
worthless large box on your desk). also, check the compatibility of their
printer (many are not supported by osx, certainly has to at least be a osx
printer).
ps, not even addressing the configuration/performance differences which were
not stated, the dollar difference may not be great, but percentage
difference even with their educational discount is a fat 25%...
"Pat" <pkelecy@insightbb*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
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> Somewhere I read that there have been no reported viruses for OS X (Apples
> latest OS). However, there are some for some of the older Apple OS's.
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> "Tom Scales" <tomtoo@softhome.net> wrote in message
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> > But it doesn't. There are already Mac viruses.
> >
> > Tom
> > "Pat" <pkelecy@insightbb*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
> > news:2QSKc.133286$XM6.3401@attbi_s53...
> > > They can get an eMac for $750 (educational discount - teacher). I'm
not
> > > exactly sure what they paid for the Dell, but I think is was around
$600
> > > (they added extra memory and cd writer; maybe a modem also). But
> > > regardless, the difference really is not that great, especially if it
> > avoids
> > > security headaches later.
> > >
> > >
> > > "Christopher Muto" <muto@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > > news:aGRKc.12057$W86.9332@nwrdny03.gnilink.net...
> > > > apple isn't exactly nirvana and will probably run them triple the
cost
> > of
> > > > the 2400 (which is a big part of the reason for apples lack of
> > > popularity).
> > > > good luck.
> > > >
> > > > "Pat" <pkelecy@insightbb*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
> > > > news:wdRKc.115563$JR4.38216@attbi_s54...
> > > > > The old computer is slow, which is the main reason they want to
> > replace
> > > > it.
> > > > > So if you're going to replace it anyway, it's reasonable to
consider
> a
> > > > > system that avoids needing the AV and anti-spyware protection to
> start
> > > > with.
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> > > > > "Christopher Muto" <muto@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
> > > > > news:CwQKc.21989$F8.18586@nwrdny02.gnilink.net...
> > > > > > nothing wrong with going mac, but if it is just a virus and/or
> > trojan
> > > > that
> > > > > > is the motivation to buy new then why not try an easy fix... not
> the
> > > > > > spybot/adaware/spyassassin route... but just download/install
> mcafee
> > > > > > viruscan 2004 (aka 8.0) and run it... cleans up trojans that the
> > > > > > forementioned miss! worth a try, and may save them lots vs
buying
> > > > new...
> > > > > >
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http://us.mcafee.com/root/landingpages/default.asp?lpname=ms_vso&cid=8448
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> > > > > > "Pat" <pkelecy@insightbb*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > news:Z3QKc.96406$WX.27840@attbi_s51...
> > > > > > > My relatives are also considering an Apple Mac. They surf the
> web
> > a
> > > > lot
> > > > > > and
> > > > > > > on their old Compaq ended up with Sasser was well as some
> spyware
> > > > > > problems.
> > > > > > > The Mac is a lot less susceptible to all that stuff, and
doesn't
> > > cost
> > > > > that
> > > > > > > much more. It's really unfortunate though that we live in a
> world
> > > > where
> > > > > > you
> > > > > > > have to worry about such stuff.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Thanks for the reply.
> > > > > > >
> > > > > > > Pat
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> > > > > > > "Tom Scales" <tomtoo@softhome.net> wrote in message
> > > > > > > news:4smdncSGdPwEBWbdRVn-pw@comcast.com...
> > > > > > > > Why return it? Unless you're a game player, it is a fine,
> > > > inexpensive
> > > > > > > > machine.
> > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > Tom
> > > > > > > > "Pat" <pkelecy@insightbb*no_spam*.com> wrote in message
> > > > > > > > news:FTGKc.110969$JR4.48297@attbi_s54...
> > > > > > > > > A relative just purchased a new Dell 2400. They are now
> > > > rethinking
> > > > > > this
> > > > > > > > > choice and were wondering if it could be returned for a
> > refund.
> > > > > > > > Everything
> > > > > > > > > is still in the original boxes and has *not* been opened.
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Does anyone know what Dell's policy is on this?
> > > > > > > > >
> > > > > > > > > Thanks, -Pat
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