It’s the difference between those two numbers that really tells you what your computer costs to own. But the true cost of ownership should be calculated based on not only the acquisition cost, but the residual value after you sell it or trade it in. Sure, you can buy a Windows PC for fewer up-front dollars. Macs are actually cheaper in the long run

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In any case, here follows a list of differentiators… if nothing else, these are reasonable arguments as to why you should consider buying a Mac. “Better” is of course a subjective term for instance, while Macs are generally acknowledged to be easier to use, if you’re a long-time Windows user the first time you sit in front of a Mac, it certainly won’t seem that way. There is a never-ending debate as to whether Macs are “better” than PC’s.