I've also discovered that all Mac periphirials cost at least 4x to 5 times their PC conterpart...(wala pang Mac products and CDR King..hehehe)... a mouse for 3k or a power supply for 3-4k.. and the list goes on...
You are certainly right about that part. Sounds like the MBP is not for you, what's "SC"? "value wise" meaning price? Being able to find product that meets your needs and you're comfortable would be perhaps more priceless than "value" of the product.