Computer question

[Raider Ronnie]

Originally Posted by tattoobob

You won't be sorry if you buy a mac

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

[striperman36]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

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

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.

[emgred]

Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie

Seems like a bit of learning curve compared to using windows!

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.

[eskimo]

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.

[JohnR]

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?

[lurch]

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.

[lurch]

Originally Posted by Strike_King

With OSX,in order to install anything on the root of the computer,your prompted for a username and password. It would be pretty hard to install something malicious unknowingly.

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

[Adam_777]

Originally Posted by Strike_King

I use both between home and work,I'll give my take on it..While I prefer Macs,I'm by no means a Kool Aid drinking fanboy that would walk off the edge of the mountain if Steve said to. For me,the preference is in the OS. With OSX,in order to install anything on the root of the computer,your prompted for a username and password. It would be pretty hard to install something malicious unknowingly. Another major difference is that there is no registry with OS X. Therefore no shared dll or ini files. When you want to get rid of a program,drag it to the trash and that's it.You're not prompted about shared dll's etc. There is also no BIOS with a Mac.Startup times are pretty quick. As far as a learning curve,it's kind of like reinventing the wheel.Not that hard really. In regard to cost of software,for most home users Neo Office (Open Office ported to OS X) is more than enough for documents,spreadsheets etc. Thunderbird is a great mail app that I use..Both are open source,free. I also have a Windows box because I like to tweak. Upgrades are a snap with a PC. With a Mac,components are somewhat more proprietary. Tho I did upgrade the RAM and hardrive on my Macbook easily.Costwise, a PC can't be beat. With some of the price points now,PC's are almost becoming disposable. Vista,well that's a whole nuther issue.Tho there are speed tweaks for it,it still can be a major biatch at times..I'm wondering how the next Window's OS will be?
I would sum it up as follows:
If you're a hardcore gamer,stick with PC
If you get processor envy and tweak your computer often,stick with a PC
If you're in a newtorked office that uses Windows,stick with a PC

None of the above,a Mac works..

I'm a hardcore gamer and my pc boots up in real short time.Apps run like lightning and my vid card pushes my 27.5 inch monitor on high with no problems.OS is XP Pro because I tried the vista and couldn't stand it's incompatible with most of the applications I use to keep my XP install clean and sound.Can't play games on a MAC so I don't have or want one.They do look cool and all the important people own them.They are also in all the movies.