Microsoft Blasts “Apple Tax” Again?

microsoft_logoOnce again, Microsoft has made an official statement to criticize Apple for its alleged “Apple tax,” a higher retail cost for computers which otherwise have the same specifications as a Windows system. In an e-mail sent to journalists this week, Microsoft argues that a low-end Mac mini is approximately 16 percent ($100) more costly than an equivalent PC, while a low-end iMac is 25 percent ($300) more expensive.

Though this statement might have some truth to it when comparing physical hardware specifications, there are a few more things that buyers should take into consideration before believing this propaganda. Read more…