Computer question
 

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Anyone have a new Apple (Mac)
I've heard nothing but good things about them and from talking to some salesmen, they never get viruses or splware (slowing them down)
any opinions ???
Thanks

You won't be sorry if you buy a mac

I have heard the same also. When ever i get my new laptop i know im getting a mac.

All my graphic design people use them.
If you just want do that stuff, and browse the internet buy it.
If you want software like games, websites etc.. your'e stuck with intel.
However, you can buy a linux box, ask JohnR

So tell me why !
Advantages !
Seems like a bit of learning curve compared to using windows!

quite a bit more expensive. I am also thinking about a new lap top and am considering them too.

i think macs are just

well made
different operating system: windows vs apple operating system (very stable)

and i think all the bad stuff (virus/spyware) were created to work on windows due to the huge market share vs less people on a mac pc/operating system

You only have 1 mouse button
It's cool

I can't think of anything else.

oh, MacAir, ITunes, instant connectivity, ease of setup and a rock solid OS

But try to find software for it?

and a 30 pct premium from a intel machine.

Love this stuff....if there are no viruses for macs then why is there anti-virus software for macs??? Just keep believing the salesman at the MAC store....he is your friend :rolleyes:

The only thing different is the O/S....everthing else is the same.....oh yeah accept the price.....thats different.

Ever wonder why the guy in the "Hello I'm a MAC" commercial looks like he is unemployed.....oh but he is Cool....thats important in a computer....coolness :kewl:

But if you want a Computer that only about 10% of the software companies design software for....go for it.....Oh thats right you can always run Windows on top of the Apple O/S to do that.....:huh:

Drink up....

Graphic design = Mac ...... Business and commercial use = PC.
Don't get fooled with the virus and trojan horses story. Mac can get hit just as a PC can. Dad F hits it solidly! :agree:

I don't think it is as black and white as you are making it out.

A Mac is better suited for any sort of graphics, any sort of music (composing, mixing, etc.) any field that is even slightly touching the arts. As to business, ALL of Microsoft's major business apps have Mac versions that run faster than the PC versions. The transparency and compatibility from platform to platform is there. Yes, Macs can and do get viruses, but no where near as many and they are much easier to protect. The OS is so superior to any Windows OS it is not even a contest. As to cost, by the time you finish adding all the extras to a PC machine just to get to where a Mac is out of the box, the cost difference is not that great. And you do not have to be a propeller head to become a "power user" on a Mac.

Ronnie I have a new Imac. I love the thing. It took a little getting used to, the mouse is different, and finding things like files. Let me tell you, if I turn this thing and my dell or any other windows based computer on at the same time, the Mac is fully booted up in about 60 seconds, as opposed to 2-5 minutes for the others. The graphics are out of this world. I have their office suite, and it is easy to use and very similar to Microsoft. I also have Photoshop Elements which is the bomb. Also as noted above every program runs way faster than on my windows computers. If I open the same word docs on both computers, I could be done editing and printing it up on the mac before the dell even loads it for use.


As far as viruses, it has some built in protection, but Mac keeps their source very tight, and not alot of people want to mess with them in general. Alot of people can't stand Gates, and Microsoft thats why there are so many viruses that affect windows based computers.

Go to the Apple store, make a few trips and play with them , and talk to a sales guy

Ronnie
The learning curve is not that hard at all. Most every function on a Mac is intuitive. Once you get over your PC habits of doing things, you will wonder why they made it so hard on a PC and so easy on a Mac. As I said earlier you do not have to be a propeller head to become a "power user" on a Mac. As TheSpecialist said, Macs are fast. I go from turning my machine on to being on line in 45 seconds including log in. Time is money.

I'm a full time graphic designer and have owned about five macs total and have not only worked on them but done just about everything on them over the last 7 years and never got a virus.

Also, I've never had one crash on me or any hardware die, for the exception of a logic board on a powerbook, which I seriously beat the crap out of (awake until 4am finishing work while looking on the internet along with downloading torrents and printing pass projects).

All macs currently purchased come with a mighty mouse, which does have a right click. As far as the price difference goes I suppose you can compare it to a VS. Everything you just spent on money on is right in front of you, which isn't much but thats the point. Less things to go wrong. Simplicity is bliss.

I like Macs, sometime down the road I will pick up a used Intel based MAC.... So as not to turn this into a MAC-v-PC thing

Couple things, my PC boots in less than a minute, is rock solid, and will smoke 95% of MACs (though I only have a cheap <$100 graphics card). My new (work) Vista laptop, Dell E6500, is pretty nice and is the same way.

Which is better, MAC or PC? Really depends on what you are going to do with it. Which is better for you? Really depends if you are up for re-learning how to do things. The MAC is a bit simpler and can do more of somethings out of the box with Music and Movies. The PC has far more business support and gaming support than the MAC.

As someone that had 800 PCs and 800 or so MACs in an environment, the MACs used somewhat less support, did less overall work, and had just as many infuriating issues. It was a wash...

M$ did mess up with Vista, a lot of potential with some headaches too...

What is wrong with your computer? Or just time for a change?

The Mac is a specialized tool very similar to the Van Staal. If you need the tool get it but be prepared to pay up. If you are just surfing the web, sending e-mail and running basic software (word, excel...) save the dough and by a PC.

You can do the same with XP. Give every user a "user" account so no software will be installed without the administrators permission.

Always loved this skit....especially the people in the audience....Typical Mac-Bots :hihi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZKjJt-TkU

This one was better :hihi:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mCCYLC-4xA

-spence

I was going to post that one too....but I decided to be nice....:hihi:

MAC -v- PC

to put in perspective

Boat -v- Shore

Macs don't Count...:hee:

That's not fair. Boats COUNT!!!

:lama::rotf3::crying::hee::fishslap::rtfm:

I know where you fish

I just picked up a new Mac book 2 weeks ago, I paid $999.00
IMO that isn't alot of money for what I got
And it runs all microsoft apps.

This thing is super fast, I don't know anything about PC's I never used one

I forgot to add it comes with a free printer

Here is a link to a well written, objective Mac vs. PC article.

http://www.switched.com/2008/08/06/mac-vs-pc/

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16834115500R

and it runs all microsoft apps....:hee:

Not fair you have an advantage over us computer illiterate baboons, you got mad skillz :kewl: