Tom's to Transition to All Apple News

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6:01 AM - April 1, 2009 by Tuan Nguyen

We at Tom's Hardware have been covering hardware and technology from all aspects of the industry for years. However, there was always one big gap.

Going forward, Tom's Hardware will focus primarily on covering more Apple news. Apple is a huge player in the industry now, no longer the one in the corner. Several factors have contributed to this decision. Here are our top 10 reasons for transitioning to all Apple content.

1. Built to order.

Who wants to build computers these days? Building your own computer is old school. Going out and buying a pre-built Mac? That's what's in these days. Especially if you get one that's not upgradeable. You will be the envy of others.

2. Upgrades.

Upgrade your hardware? Who wants that? No one.

Don't upgrade. This is too costly. It's better to invest heavily into a Mac, and then toss it out and buy a new one not too far into the future.

3. Choice. It's better to be told what you need, and have decisions made for you.

There are just too many good choices in hardware to choose from when looking at PCs. Tom's Hardware will eliminate the confusion. Everyday, we'll come up with new reasons for you to look at 3 desktop machines, and 4 main lines of laptops.

Desktops: Mac Mini, iMac, and Mac Pro
Laptops: MacBook, MacBook Pro 15-inch, MacBook Pro 17-inch and MacBook Air

All in all, a fantastic selection. We realize they're all cut from the same hardware that are available in more affordable PCs, but you simply cannot ignore the aluminum chassis, severely glossy laptop screens, and new Display Port in the Apple laptop that don't really offer support anywhere yet. But fear not, Apple has a Display Port LCD panel ready for purchase.

4. Cool-factor.

Realistically, it's all about the "cool," style, and looks.

Looks go a long way in computing. When you're cool, you work better, and play better. Who doesn't want to be cool? I can't find any logical reasons for number 4, but Apple says so--so that's the way it is.

5. Reliability.

My MacBook Pro has a white blotch on the inside of the LCD screen on the left side of the laptop, and despite having an extended warranty, Apple refused to fix it, saying it was my fault--so it must be true. Besides, it's just a big annoying blotch that's always white. I can live with it because the aluminum chassis is really pretty.

6. Compatibility.

Who says Macs aren't compatible? I can run Windows XP or Vista on my Mac. And when it comes to hardware? I can attach any USB keyboard or mouse to my Mac no problems--and I'll get more than 1 button for my mouse. What about high performance video cards for gaming? The Nvidia GeForce GT 120 that comes with the Mac Pro is great. I don't need to have SLI or anything fancy to play the latest games--since they're not available for Mac anyway. Problem solved!

7. Macs hold roughly 10-percent of the market.

Collaboration is key. All my friends use Macs. Actually, no, they all use home built PCs that cost less. But their quad-core, SLI, fully customized systems that can play the latest games can't hold a candle to the aluminum chassis of my iMac.

8. Cutting edge hardware.

Apple always puts the latest gear in its computers. Don't think the GeForce GT 120 is the latest in graphics hardware? Just cut back on all the latest games. With the savings you get on not being able to play the latest games, you can put that back into upgrading to not just two, but four GeForce GT 120's for the Mac Pro! You can't SLI them, so it's a total waste of money, but you can play older games and manage pictures in iPhoto, create a neat website in iWeb and talk to your buddies using iChat--all at the same time. Do that with Call of Duty 2 maximized.

9. It just works.

When you buy a Mac, everything just works--right out of the box. Even though my first MacBook Pro had both internal fans die on me in a month and I had to have it repaired, it really did work when I got it...

10. Price. We're in a recession.

It's time to help out by spending more than necessary. $1100 for 8 GB of RAM? Now we're talking economic stimulus.

April fools. We'll be back to our regular news programming shortly.

/ Tuan "MacFanBoy" Nguyen
Director, News Operations

Source : Tom's Hardware US

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matt2k 04/01/2009 12:24 PM
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Hehe

dukenukem 04/01/2009 12:27 PM
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Nice one Tuan. Trying to pull a fast one on us... :)

teh_boxzor 04/01/2009 12:28 PM
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lol thought you guys got hacked

lucuis 04/01/2009 12:28 PM
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Lol, ya had me there for a second. Made me giggle.

Anonymous 04/01/2009 12:28 PM
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dude.. the best post EVER! gratz :)

zecruz 04/01/2009 12:30 PM
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ya, i feared this was real, but when i started to read, i couldnt stop laughing :D nice going :D

Heyw00d 04/01/2009 12:32 PM
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Mmm... "Happy April Fools Day"?

ira176 04/01/2009 12:33 PM
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good one

pwndcake 04/01/2009 12:47 PM
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I, for one, welcome our new aluminum overlords.

joz 04/01/2009 12:51 PM
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ethaniel 04/01/2009 12:54 PM
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Well, at least I read it. Happy April 1st for everyone!

svenolsen 04/01/2009 1:00 PM
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LOL nice jabs at Apple

peacock 04/01/2009 1:02 PM
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Tuan wrote this? The same Tuan nguyen? lol +1

wavebossa 04/01/2009 1:04 PM
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fool me once, shame on you.
Fool me twice, and i lol.

zhaknafein 04/01/2009 1:04 PM
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lol, nice one...got me for a few seconds! :)

necro1783 04/01/2009 1:19 PM
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you got me with the title. bravo. it did make me laugh hysterically.

vectorm12 04/01/2009 1:19 PM
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Damn, I fell for that for about 1/4 of a second until I realized it was arpil fools day. Managed to get myself pretty enraged in that short time though :P

sot010174 04/01/2009 1:37 PM
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Hmmm... I don't think that as an april fools post. Its just so true.

Robert17 04/01/2009 1:38 PM
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Oh, wow, I've been missing out. I'm convinced now. Which fruit was that again?

Shadow703793 04/01/2009 1:38 PM
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teh_boxzor :
lol thought you guys got hacked


+1. Thought so too, esp. with Conflicker going around.

wasteoftime 04/01/2009 1:51 PM
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Anyone who thought this site got hacked probably hasn't used the interweb for the past 5 years. I hate the intarweb LOLZAPRILFOOLZ!!111one jokes.

siddharth 04/01/2009 2:05 PM
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LOL After reading the first point I suspected this is another April Fool specially after knowing about the CPU shootout. Then I confirmed after reading the second point. Good creativity... :)
Happy April Fool's Day..

decoppel 04/01/2009 2:05 PM
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HA HA HA VERY FUNNY YOU FUNNY MAN.

I LOVE APRIL FOOLS

brendano257 04/01/2009 2:07 PM
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The odd thing is recently there have been more articles published in favor of Mac's lately....some of this is true, but some of it is gross exaggerations...

resonance451 04/01/2009 2:07 PM
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I laughed, but only after my blood boiled badly for a few seconds. Given what's been going on lately, I almost took it seriously.

thesmokingman14 04/01/2009 2:08 PM
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This is a great article, I forgot about April first.

xsamitt 04/01/2009 2:11 PM
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LOL I was thinking when I first saw the headline that you guys had finally an truly lost it :}

theJ 04/01/2009 2:12 PM
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After reading the Blu-Ray/DVD article, this one was totally transparent.

But, this one was pretty funny. Who doesn't want a pretty aluminum chassis.

hellraiser06 04/01/2009 2:25 PM
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Great stuff Tuan. I LMAO on this.......

I am going for a mac now that Toms will no longer be available for PCs.... RIP Billy......LOL man......

I want my aluminium chassis with 8GB RAM under the hood for $1100.....

radiowars 04/01/2009 2:26 PM
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Lol, I knew it when I saw it. "Building computers is old school". He he great.
Good Work guys :P

Spanky Deluxe 04/01/2009 2:27 PM
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