Linked by Brian "eXtra heavy" Czarski on Wed 19th Jan 2005 17:41 UTC
Hardware, Embedded Systems I have been an omni-platform user, Windows, OS X and Linux user for some time now. I love different things about each platform and loathe just as much as I like about all three. The release of the Mac Mini at MacWorld really made me wonder if Apple made good move in jumping into the low range market. I decided the best way to see was to compare the Mini to my primary box, a similar system in specifications and price.
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Home Builders Are the Most Generous Labor
by Anonymous on Wed 19th Jan 2005 19:30 UTC

How come home builders never factor in labor costs, shipping costs, the hassle and wait time while purchasing components from 10 suppliers, and waiting on rebate coupons to be cashed in and sent out to you into the cost of their machines?

When I consider the cost of my own time (not only salary but benefits as well), an hour of labor is worth $20-$30 to me.

Of course, builders will say, "I can build you this machine in a half hour", but I don't buy it. It's not just about part costs...