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| Posted: Sat Nov 20, 2004 10:37 am Post subject: Mac or PC? |
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BovineMan
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| I go for PC cause MAC's are too pricey for what you get. Steve Jobs needs to get his arrogant nose out of the air and make MAC's more affordable. The ONLY genre where MAC's have an advantage is graphics arts. I just don't think that MAC's need to be costing as much as they do. I can build a PC with MAC-like performance for about half the cost, plus I have a wider selection of software titles available to me. I do also feel that it would profit Apple greatly to create and sell a MAC-OS for the PC. |
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sanchez498
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| I agree mac is way to pricey for what you dont get. |
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Angel
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Location: Georgia
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| PC is the better way to go and you have more software to use with them :P |
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mundaka
Joined: 27 Feb 2006
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BovineMan wrote: I go for PC cause MAC's are too pricey for what you get. Steve Jobs needs to get his arrogant nose out of the air and make MAC's more affordable. The ONLY genre where MAC's have an advantage is graphics arts. I just don't think that MAC's need to be costing as much as they do. I can build a PC with MAC-like performance for about half the cost, plus I have a wider selection of software titles available to me. I do also feel that it would profit Apple greatly to create and sell a MAC-OS for the PC.
As a PC user since the 80s who recently made the switch, I disagree. First, the prices are comparable:
http://www.systemshootouts.org/shootouts/desktop/2005/1013_dt1700.html
As for software, I've found no shortage or lack of choice -- indeed, most of the software I have for my mac was free, and the (free and included) programmer's development environment is a joy to use (even nicer than Borland.)
Most of my hardware (Printer, camera, calculator, etc.) doesn't even need a driver software install, you just plug it in and it works. Everything about this machine just works, I've never been this happy with a computer.
Last: no spyware, no adware, a built in privacy mode for all my web browsing, no viruses, no Trojans, no root kits, a bullet proof firewall (included), the best IM program made, automatic hard drive encryption (included) incredible ergonomics for both soft and hardware, and not a single crash or hangup since I bought it last summer. Its compact, and its even attractive -- and the OS is a work of art. Most PCs and Microsoft products look (and perform) like cheap schlock in comparison.
Why pay the same price for a product that isn't even in the same league? I could never go back to PCs or MicroSloth Winblows. |
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Twilight Flyer
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| If I recall the news a couple of weeks ago, the Mac got hit with its first virus. The somber tone of the story was that it won't be the last. Regardless, I'll stick with the PC, myself. |
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mundaka
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Twilight Flyer wrote: If I recall the news a couple of weeks ago, the Mac got hit with its first virus. The somber tone of the story was that it won't be the last. Regardless, I'll stick with the PC, myself.
Yes -- a harmless proof of concept virus released by researchers to test whether or not a virus was possible in OSX, with all results turned over to Apple so they could address the problem. Hardly comparable to the world of Windows, where the problem is so bad a virtual industry has grown to combat the problem. |
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theFlyinphoenix
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For Business and everyday applications ---PC
For Graphics - Mac 8) |
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mrdoregon56
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Ive never had a virus or had a blue screen of death or spywear issues on my Apple and i have used it for 6 years now.
As to customer support. look at best buy and their geek squad. they are mainly trained on PC'S. good indication to the attention they need.
I report an issue, should it arise, and within 24 hrs its resolved.
OS is unixed based and more secure than operating system on the market.
You talk about Steve Jobs being arrogant. What the hell would you call Bill Gates besides a thief.
OSX is separate from web browser and hackers and worms are unable to
access your hard drive.
I will agree they are a little more expensive, but I don't want to buy a new computer every 6-12 months or whenever windows releases a new operating system.
Debating Apple or pc's is like debating religion or politics. |
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mundaka
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mrdoregon56 wrote: Debating Apple or pc's is like debating religion or politics.
I'm gonna steal that one! :wink: |
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theFlyinphoenix
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mrdoregon56 wrote:
As to customer support. look at best buy and their geek squad. they are mainly trained on PC'S. good indication to the attention they need.
mr d, do you really think it has to do with a PC needing more attention or could it just be that 85% of the computing world uses PC systems :?: and since there is a much greater need due to the amount of PC's out there, I know if I were a business that I would go were the $$$ was, ya think....
Debating Apple or pc's is like debating religion or politics.
Great analogy 8) |
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Twilight Flyer
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Quote: For Business and everyday applications ---PC
For Graphics - Mac
Now that I can agree with.
Quote: I will agree they are a little more expensive, but I don't want to buy a new computer every 6-12 months or whenever windows releases a new operating system.
Bought a new Dell here for Christmas...top of the line system that does everything but make dinner for me. Before that, I had a Dell system for over 4 years. Never had a single problem with it, never had to have outside support, and never needed a replacement part, though I did add a high-end video card to it. My wife now uses that one. Before that, a custom built system for about 5 years...nary a problem there, either. My daughter has that one now. We have another one that's about 10 years old, too...got that from my wife's parents. It works fine, too, and the kids use it for lower-end games and educational programs...never a problem there, either.
Now, I am pretty profficient with PC's, so I know what keeps them humming. But computers are just like a car. Keep them tuned up and maintained and they'll never give you a problem.
That said, though, I do think a lot has to do with the brands, too. An Apple is an Apple and you know what you're getting. A PC can be absoltuely anything. Some of those brands suck eggs and others, like Dell, are high-end solid systems. But because there are so many players in the PC market, you don't always know what you're getting when you buy a PC. |
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60363
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| I'm thinking of enrolling in a screen writing school ... This school gives you a discount to buy Final Draft at $100 off. I can choose either a Mac or PC version. I have a Toshiba Satellite now but those Macs do look cute. I am thinking of getting a 20 inch iMac in the truck to watch DVD movies... My Toshiba has a 14" screen :sad: |
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whodat54321
Joined: 08 Oct 2005
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Location: Phoenix, AZ
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PC or nothing. I can build it MY way and that's the way I like it.
that and at least 3 operating systems, so it's hack resistant. |
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LandstarPhil
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| Posted: Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:47 am Post subject: Mac or PC |
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| due to a divorce, i no longer own a PC. Ive talked to a few people that presently use Mac's. What they tell me is that once you learn them, they are great. I know my way around a PC pretty well. All the little tricks you can do to fix problems. Can i get some opinions from those who are familiar with both? ill be buying a computer in the near future and would like to get some more info on the pros and cons. Thx |
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