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Just like I said in the previous post, i.e. the Dell Inspiron 9400 review, we have here an updated comparison of the MacBook Pro and a comparably customized Dell Inspiron 9400 by Macworld. Actually, we’ve seen many MacBook-Intel comparisons around the web (notably between the MacBook and the Acer TravelMate 8200), so this particular Mac-Dell comparison should really be nothing new.

Anyway, I’ll skip the basics and go straight to Macworld’s conclusion:

There are surely numbers in this comparison to which an ardent Dell fan—or a Mac fan—might object. But even with a quibble here or there, the general point holds true: When you actually configure offerings from Apple and brand-name Windows PC vendors comparably, you’ll often find the two to be surprisingly price-competitive—even when the Mac isn’t cheaper, the two are often close enough in price that you can make your purchasing decision based on what you want to buy rather than what you think your budget allows. True, Dell does allow you to remove features you don’t want in order to save some money, and there are still people for whom a Windows PC is a legitimately better option. But those in the market for a computer should do their own comparisons—of comparable systems—to see which system will provide them with the best value.

Well, I’m not a Mac fan by any standard, but this conclusion does look just about right to me.

More information and reviews on the Dell Inspiron 9400 here.

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