Ridiculously expensive tech

[odellus]

[QUOTE=GoDong-DK;27691582]It doesn't even 228-bit encryption! I mean wtf?[/QUOTE]

Yeah, it has 256 bit encryption.

[Big D Duchovny]

[QUOTE=Odellus;27691705]Yeah, it has 256 bit encryption.[/QUOTE]

[url]http://www.facepunch.com/threads/1020084-Sparkbrowser-Your-new-favourite-web-browser[/url]!
It's a reference to this thread.

[Generic.Monk]

[QUOTE=Odellus;27691705]Yeah, it has 256 bit encryption.[/QUOTE]

That shit's nothing compared to 1080 bit encryption.

[moesislack]

[QUOTE=Generic.Monk;27691853]That shit's nothing compared to 1080 bit encryption.[/QUOTE]

Thank you Captain.

[Jettan]

I just found this a bit funny.
[img]http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/8753/hahaohwow.png[/img]

[Merv]

[QUOTE=Freestyle;27686210]You jelly because we have Macs?[/QUOTE]

when you look at it, pcs are far more superior in different departments
(gaming, cheapness, upgradability, etc)

[blackdenton]

[QUOTE=Novangel;27690087]Not THAT expensive but was too cool to ignore
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aliXxhFmd8[/media][/QUOTE]

My sister said there is a bar in Philadelphia that uses this on the bathroom doors. If the power went out everyone could see in right?

[jaybuz]

[QUOTE=blackdenton;27703424]My sister said there is a bar in Philadelphia that uses this on the bathroom doors. If the power went out everyone could see in right?[/QUOTE]
[quote=wikipedia]A burst of electricity is required for changing its opacity, but once the change has been effected, no electricity is needed for maintaining the particular shade which has been reached.[/quote]

[Fishstick]

[QUOTE=Anti Christ;27546806][media]http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/9658/macsq.jpg[/media]

I always thought it was kind of funny. I don't know how much is true though.

[editline]20th January 2011[/editline]

Also, this doesn't represent my personal opinions. I'm not bashing on macs.[/QUOTE]

Decided to check it out myself. Note that I am not choosing a side.

[media]http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7681/ultimatemacvspc.png[/media]

[Scot]

[QUOTE=ryan1271;27715579]Decided to check it out myself. Note that I am not choosing a side.

[media]http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/7681/ultimatemacvspc.png[/media][/QUOTE]

I raise you this
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Brc2x.png[/IMG]
Now for a PC comparison
[IMG]http://i.imgur.com/m6AFu.png[/IMG]
Bear in mind that the UK overprices everything, so if someone in the US did this it would be cheaper still.

[Babnux]

My turn! I'll include a few things these builds don't, like a case, motherboard, OS, PSU, cooling, stuff like that :v:

[media]http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/743/macpro.png[/media]

[media]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4051/pc1r.png

[url]http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2009/pc2.png[/url][/media]

How interesting.

[editline]28th January 2011[/editline]

Crap wrong CPU's on the PC, let me get the proper numbers.

[editline]28th January 2011[/editline]

Total on the PC goes down to $4,481.84 versus the Mac Pro's $5,699

[Flubadoo]

You're assuming that the Mac Pro uses a really good Mobo, and the case for the Mac Pro is definitely not worth $500.

You're also assuming that the Mac Pro would have a good aftermarket cooler, which it obviously doesn't.

[editline]29th January 2011[/editline]

You're also assuming that the Mac Pro uses a reputable brand 5770, which it obviously won't.

And why the hell did you include the PCI-E lane thing?

The Mac Pro case would be worth like $130 tops.

[Scot]

The mobo would be very standard I should think.

[editline]29th January 2011[/editline]

It isn't even listed.

[butre]

macs use foxconn boards

[Killerelf12]

[QUOTE=Flubadoo;27723838]You're assuming that the Mac Pro uses a really good Mobo, and the case for the Mac Pro is definitely not worth $500.

You're also assuming that the Mac Pro would have a good aftermarket cooler, which it obviously doesn't.

[editline]29th January 2011[/editline]

You're also assuming that the Mac Pro uses a reputable brand 5770, which it obviously won't.

And why the hell did you include the PCI-E lane thing?

The Mac Pro case would be worth like $130 tops.[/QUOTE]

And your point? The Mac still comes out about $1200 more than the PC. Who gives a shit if you made the PC too expensive, it just further emphasizes the markup on a Mac.

[Babnux]

[QUOTE=Flubadoo;27723838]You're assuming that the Mac Pro uses a really good Mobo, and the case for the Mac Pro is definitely not worth $500.
[b] I couldn't find a server mobo with more than one PCIe slot but I didn't look very hard.[/b]

You're also assuming that the Mac Pro would have a good aftermarket cooler, which it obviously doesn't.
[b]I'm assuming that the Intel stock coolers are going to make the CPU's overheat like mine did[/b]
[editline]29th January 2011[/editline]

You're also assuming that the Mac Pro uses a reputable brand 5770, which it obviously won't.
[b]It was a $20 difference and I bet if you were going to make a real Mac Pro-alike you would use a decent brand[/b]

And why the hell did you include the PCI-E lane thing?
[b]I believe it was a raid card.[/b]

The Mac Pro case would be worth like $130 tops.
[b]It stops bullets, looks fantastic, has great airflow, try and find me another case that does all that for $130.[/B]
[/QUOTE]

Besides, don't all I do is prove your point further?

[Psycommu]

[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;27724943]macs use foxconn boards[/QUOTE]

My HP must secretly be a Mac then.
:ohdear:

[Babnux]

[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;27724943]macs use foxconn boards[/QUOTE]

oh, I thought they were designed and manufactured in house. So did Foxconn design them or did Apple draw them up and license the manufacture to Foxconn or what?

[odellus]

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27726305]oh, I thought they were designed and manufactured in house. So did Foxconn design them or did Apple draw them up and license the manufacture to Foxconn or what?[/QUOTE]

You think Apple designs and manufactures their own parts.

lol

[Generic.Monk]

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27723600]My turn! I'll include a few things these builds don't, like a case, motherboard, OS, PSU, cooling, stuff like that :v:

[media]http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/743/macpro.png[/media]

[media]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4051/pc1r.png

[url]http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2009/pc2.png[/url][/media]

How interesting.

[editline]28th January 2011[/editline]

Crap wrong CPU's on the PC, let me get the proper numbers.

[editline]28th January 2011[/editline]

Total on the PC goes down to $4,481.84 versus the Mac Pro's $5,699[/QUOTE]
oh god not you again

fuck off

[ryanmh13]

IPS panels are not overpriced. I got a 1080p 21.5" IPS monitor for $250 :colbert:

[.ediT]

BUT MAC CASES CAN STOP A BULLET :downs:

successful marketing

[Fatal-Error]

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27726175]Besides, don't all I do is prove your point further?[/QUOTE]

Why would I ever want a bulletproof case, and it looking good is all down to personal taste, I for one think they look horrible.

[jaybuz]

I think there cases look pretty good to be honest, I'd probably never buy one from Apple though, if they did sell them.

[cryticfarm]

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27723600]My turn! I'll include a few things these builds don't, like a case, motherboard, OS, PSU, cooling, stuff like that :v:

[media]http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/743/macpro.png[/media]

[media]http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/4051/pc1r.png

[url]http://img508.imageshack.us/img508/2009/pc2.png[/url][/media]

How interesting.

[editline]28th January 2011[/editline]

Crap wrong CPU's on the PC, let me get the proper numbers.

[editline]28th January 2011[/editline]

Total on the PC goes down to $4,481.84 versus the Mac Pro's $5,699[/QUOTE]

use:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131378[/url]
mobo

[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811163154&cm_re=ssi_ceb-_-11-163-154-_-Product[/url]
random case whatever

saves additional 660 dollars
now it's
3821.84 for pc

5,699.99 for mac

[editline]29th January 2011[/editline]

wwait why is there a 1200w psu in there

[butre]

[QUOTE=MacTrekkie;27726305]oh, I thought they were designed and manufactured in house. So did Foxconn design them or did Apple draw them up and license the manufacture to Foxconn or what?[/QUOTE]

foxconn does it all

[jaybuz]

Isn't the designer at apple some Birtish guy? There's probably more but i think he was lead or something.

[Pilotguy]

[QUOTE=jaybuz;27740391]Isn't the designer at apple some Birtish guy? There's probably more but i think he was lead or something.[/QUOTE]

Could it be Garry from a previous life? Time will tell...

[jaybuz]

[QUOTE=Pilotguy97;27740450]Could it be Garry from a previous life? Time will tell...[/QUOTE]

Garry can't design for shit. So no.

[Lazor]

[b]stop talking about macs[/b]

we get it. They are expensive. You guys only talk about it in every thread that has anything even remotely to do with them