Another example why Apple rules

[maflynn]

So the 3k includes the VAT? I thought it was before taxes

 

[Hellhammer]

So the 3k includes the VAT? I thought it was before taxes

Yes, and actually it's not $3000. It starts at £1434 in UK (including VAT) which is $2305. The VATless price is £1195, which translates to $1921.

 

[maflynn]

Thanks for the clarification. Not living in Europe means I have a little trouble understanding some of the tax implications

 

[neiltc13]

So the 3k includes the VAT? I thought it was before taxes

Yes, VAT is included in prices in the UK (and many other European countries). As each country usually has the same rate of tax for all areas there is no need for companies to advertise a tax free price as they do in the US.

 

[chrono1081]

Do you want to provide specific examples of where Windows 7 doesn't provide as good an experience as Mac OS X?

I do!

No built in multiple desktop support
No built in ISO support
No built in differential backup system
Nothing similar to quicklook
Windows registry. If you don't think this is a problem you don't know what it really is.
Wireless networking still a mess even with homeshare
STILL can't handle large amounts of data efficiently. Try Mari and Houdini on Linux, then try it on Windows. I'll give you a hint the performance differences aren't in the software packages.

I could go on and on...

 

[RWinOR]

Yes, and actually it's not $3000. It starts at £1434 in UK (including VAT) which is $2305. The VATless price is £1195, which translates to $1921.

I am so happy I live in Oregon, USA. No sales tax. The advertised price is the selling price nothing added.