PC vs MAC, TELL ME.! Options

[Jghelfi]

okay, i have always been wanting a mac since the first time i used the new Macbook in my 6th period at school, but i have a refurbished old 2001 PC desktop...

can somebody tell me what is good and bad between Macs and PCs..?!

i know that PCs Crash a lot
and that
Macs come with free software in the systems already..

so please somebody carify it for me!

[illriginal]

MAC is too much money. And they still can't afford a 2 button mouse.

lol

[sixfive]

I think it's a matter of personal preference. With PC's, you can build a faster more powerful one for less money than a mac that won't perform as well. Macs on the other hand are extremely user friendly, reliable (in my experience), and pretty virus free. Granted, this is because of the operating system and not because it's assembled by Apple.

[-DressYourEyelid...]

a mac does not support any computer software/programs as they're almost all made for pcs. a pc runs programs horribly, despite the fact that they're designed for it. they're equal pieces of crap. might as well go with the cheaper one.

[sixfive]

I haven't had an issue running any programs for mac. There's often an equivalent for it, i.e. Office 2007 vs Office 2008. The only thing I really see that might influence program compatibility in the OS's is games. A lot of recent games are for Windows. There's ways around that though. With Leopard, OSX introduced bootcamp, which allows you to dual boot OSX and XP/Vista/w.e on your macbook/device.





I use a macbook for all my school, portability, music, etc. I have a computer as well, but that's primary usage is video games.

[Maccabee]

I think it's very important not to become a fan boy of either. But when it comes down to it, they both do the same thing, except odds are you will have very few or no problems with a mac. But to have a pc that is as good as a mac you would have to spend 100 dollars. Mac computers have way overpriced hardware, but that is just smart business because you can only use mac os 10 on mac hardware. So I would say if money wasn't an issue. Get a mac. Many famous internet geeks have started using macs. In the end, even though you may feel like you have learnt, and accomplished soemthing by fixing all the problems tat come with a pc, a mac just does it's job better.

The only complaint I have is, that macs are kind of, more casual. Like they dont make it easy for people like me, who want to be able to change through programs easily. Some things just take more clicks on a mac then a pc.

O and there is a right click. You just have to hold apple when you click. And all the software that comes with a mac is fantastic and all popular softwares work for mac. You just may need be able to use small freeware programs on mac.

O and like i Said, you may just want to keep a pc, to use. Or get the best of all three worlds and get a program like vmare fusion or parrelals so you can run windows or ubuntu like a program. Its called a virtual machine.

[illriginal]

I would love to build my own Mac too... but you can't do that. And the parts they have... pffft you can spend $2000 on a bad ass PC and some how those same parts or at least "performance specs" on a Mac would make that Mac cost like $6,000.

[brooklyneast05]

a mac does not support any computer software/programs as they're almost all made for pcs.

that's an out dated thing to say imo. like steven, i've never had any problem getting any software for my mac. before i got my mac everyone kept telling me that how i would have all that kinda trouble and i've never had it.


macs are more expensive but i don't regret it at all. mine cost me like 1500 or something like that. worth the extra money to me to not have to mess with all that shit i had to mess with when i had a pc. i felt like something was constantly wrong/slow/not working. if i was really into computers hardcore and stuff maybe i'd feel different because i'd be more into customizing shit and more knowledgeable about how to make my stuff run better... but i just wanna turn my computer on and do what i wanna do without it being a big ordeal all the time.

[Just_Dream]

they're equal pieces of crap.

Then don't use them. Don't complain if there's programs that help you photoshop your pictures.


Anyways, MACs are definitely not difficult to use. I feel like MACs are getting more and more affordable nowadays, even though people continuously complain about how expensive they are. Also, in terms of warranties, I feel like Apple has soooo much better customer service than PC companies, especially Dell. I HATE DELL!!!JFLKAJFS

[Maccabee]

that's an out dated thing to say imo. like steven, i've never had any problem getting any software for my mac. before i got my mac everyone kept telling me that how i would have all that kinda trouble and i've never had it.
macs are more expensive but i don't regret it at all. mine cost me like 1500 or something like that. worth the extra money to me to not have to mess with all that shit i had to mess with when i had a pc. i felt like something was constantly wrong/slow/not working. if i was really into computers hardcore and stuff maybe i'd feel different because i'd be more into customizing shit and more knowledgeable about how to make my stuff run better... but i just wanna turn my computer on and do what i wanna do without it being a big ordeal all the time.

Exactly. Thats why macs are the future.

I would suggest an imac because you get the most for your money.
And then get a cheap pc, laptop or netbook. Thats what I'm thinking about doing.

[DoubleJ]

Exactly. Thats why macs are the future.

I would suggest an imac because you get the most for your money.
And then get a cheap pc, laptop or netbook. Thats what I'm thinking about doing.

that's actually not a bad idea.

[Deospeon]

I go for PC.

Easy to build! Easy to Customize!

Mac hardly haz any games to play.

[heyo-captain-jac...]

Personally, if I want UNIX, I'll go Solaris.

I prefer Mac over Windows, but as far as UNIX, or even *nix goes, it;s not great.

[Maccabee]

Personally, if I want UNIX, I'll go Solaris.

I prefer Mac over Windows, but as far as UNIX, or even *nix goes, it;s not great.

O so you like mac...

[heyo-captain-jac...]

O so you like mac...

No, I like UNIX.

[turkishdog]

And they still can't afford a 2 button mouse.

You can change that setting on a Mac. Walah, you now have a right click.

[heyo-captain-jac...]

You can change that setting on a Mac. Walah, you now have a right click.

Voila*

[Maccabee]

Who uses a trackpad anyway?

[heyo-captain-jac...]

Who uses a trackpad anyway?

Nearly everyone who owns a laptop newer than the IBM ThinkPad

[Uronacid]

Nearly everyone who owns a laptop newer than the IBM ThinkPad

Lenovo still makes the little nub on their machines.

[sixfive]

butlollenovo

[Uronacid]

I have to say that the only reason I don't own a mac is because they're a boutique. I can do just about anything on a mac that I can do on a windows machine, and a windows machine is less expensive.

What's ironic is that many mac users buy their macs to do redundant tasks that require very little computing power to begin with. They don't need a dual core processor. They don't need a dedicated video card. All they need is a decent amount of memory (2GB+), a good sized HDD (100GB+) for music/pictures, and a single core processor. They rest of the features they require come standard with the average PC.


In terms of hardware, even the most inexpensive mac (the mac mini) at 599.99 is ridiculously expensive for what you get.
- Cannot upgrade the hardware in the machine
- Only a 2.0 Ghz Core 2 Duo?!
- 1GB of RAM?! (Granted MAC's user RAM more efficiently than PCs)
- WTF... no mouse or keyboard?! (I must have taken those for granted)
- 120GB HDD (They don't list the RPM)
+ At least you get a dedicated video card *sigh*
+ MAC OSX

But seriously, what could I purchase with $600.00 if I wanted to buy a PC?

I could buy a Dell Vostro 220 Mini tower for $469.00 (if you upgrade to Vista Premium) and then I could pop a RADEON HD 4670 ($79.99) in it for a total of $549.00 (around 600.00 with tax). What do I get with that?

+ 2.8 Ghz Core 2 Duo processor w/ 1066Mhz FSB
+ 3GB of RAM
+ 1080P 21.5" LCD
+ 500GB HDD
+ RADEON HD 4670 512MB
- Vista (Aside from being a mem hog, it's not that bad)

Anyway, I know how to use my computer and I can do just about everything someone with a mac could do +more because I just purchased a computer with superior hardware at a lower price point (PS: it also came with a HD LCD). Mac's are a waste of money to me. I wish Apple Inc would compete with lower prices.

[sixfive]

I prefer using my macbook over other laptops for every day tasks. Not so much applicable to you (at least I don't think), but Apple gives several hundred dollars in discounts to students, at least with something like my macbook.

[Uronacid]

I prefer using my macbook over other laptops for every day tasks. Not so much applicable to you (at least I don't think), but Apple gives several hundred dollars in discounts to students, at least with something like my macbook.

That's just it though, every day tasks don't require a mac book... and that's what people use them for.

[sixfive]

They're light and have a kickass battery, perfect for class.