Why are computers expensive?

Answer 1

Macs are expensive because they can be. Macs have a gross profit margin exceeding 35%, where PC makers (Dell, HP, Gateway, etc), have margins around 6%. People are simply willing to pay for the user friendliness and platform stability that comes with Macs, as opposed to their crash and virus prone PC cousins.

Answer 2

Computers are expensive because they are sort of hard to make, laptops cost alot because they are able to be portable as a desktop, you can not travel with a desktop. Most desktops cost around $200-$300. Laptops usually cost around $1200-$3000.

I myself have both. I use my laptop for school work, and I use my desktop for gaming. I recommend to everyone to get a desktop. But if you do alot of school work, get a laptop.

Answer 3

A mac is more expensive because Apple make everythingIt also comes with more out of the box than any PC making it more expensive but in the long run there is not much fifference

You choose:sleek and stylishUgly nd Bulky?

Answer 4

The development of software is a detailed and long process and takes a lot more work than many people think. To properly create a quality piece of software takes many stages and lots of designing. It also has to be tested. A good piece of software can take months or even years to develop and some software is continually being updated, with new versions coming out all of the time, as more versions being worked on by a team of people. Then it may need to be mass produced and work has to go into all of the documentation and support that come with it and provided on the internet. A lot of marketing may also be needed, along with advertising. So it does cost a lot to produce software, and so it needs to be paid for.

Answer 5

They have different specifications, and you basically 'get what you pay for'

A computer might only have a small amount of RAM or a small hard-drive, and so would be cheaper than one with more memory and larger hard-drive.And then also it depend on the brand or type of computer.A computer like Apple are normally regard as expensive computers.

As with any other product (cars, TVs, etc.) the price of a computer will reflect the cost of developing the product, the quality of the components used, the added value of included software and a premium value the manufacturer may feel the market will support.

Answer 6

Apple computers are well designed, well built and come with a range of useful software. The cost represents excellent value for money. They are no more expensive than computers with similar specifications from other manufacturers.

There are catches, example in the UK we have to pay £342 extra for the same computer

Answer 7

There are several reasons that table PCs are so expensive. One is that it is a new product. Typically, new products are more expensive before they enter a "mass-production phase" because they are more difficult to create initially. Also, table PCs have a very durable battery, much stronger than the typical laptop batteries and they utilize touch screen features, which are relatively new technology and thus contribute to pricing.

Answer 8

Computers were a new found technology, meaning scarce amount.