My friend are smart & I trust their judgement. One is a former astronaut who flew the space shuttle, another a college dean. Also an up & coming politician, my own mother & my gardener. They have all dumped their PC for a Mac. What would I loose if I did the same?
2006-07-16 18:19:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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2006-07-26 04:20:59 · update #1
They're smart folks, indeed.
Ignoring all the evangelism that goes on with Mac lovers, a Mac does have a number of significant advantages over a PC. Apple's commercials do a good job of humorous pointing out of them here:
http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/
Beyond the stability of Macs, their user-friendly capabilities and out-of-the-box functionality, Macs now have the capability of running both Apple and PC software on the same device simultaneously, thanks to Apple's switchover to Intel chips.
Initially, you'd lose only a bit of time in transferring files you need from one machine to the other if you were to switch over, but Apple even makes that easy.
All your old attached devices should also be readily transferrable over to your new Mac.
Only two downsides to a Mac purchase that I can see, and these are minor:
1. The slightly higher price to buy a new one vs. a new PC. But that's usually offset by the amount of software that comes bundled with the Mac.
2. Compatability with PCs. If you're someone who trades a lot of elaborate files with PC-only users, you or they will occasionally have to do some rethinking or reformatting to make the swaps completely flawless. But from all general programs from Word to PowerPoint, the swapping should go seamlessly.
In short, a Mac would be my recommended choice for anyone looking for their next computer. With personal media from iTunes to digital photo sharing becoming increasingly important to home users, a Mac just makes everything easier.
2006-07-16 18:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by reel_life1 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Keep the PC around for games, but buy the Mac for everything else.
If you stay with Windows, remember some day might come where you want a really cool program or game, and become disappointed when you can't use it, because it's for Mac.
You'll have fewer (read Zero) viruses and spyware. And while it's true that "someday", "someone" might write viruses and other junk targeting OS X. They also might NOT.
Seems silly to tolerate the horrible experience that is Windows today for what MIGHT happen down the road, to the Mac platform.
Worst case scenario, you buy the Mac and decide you don't like it. You can always sell it on eBay. Macs hold their value way better and longer than Windows boxes.
2006-07-22 07:47:02 · answer #2 · answered by Boro Mac Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I switched from a PC to a Mac over 2 years ago, and I haven't looked back. Just go to an Apple Retail Store and try one out for yourself. It's true that there are some very, very specialized programs that were only written for Windows, but even that's not an excuse any longer, because you can run Boot Camp and install Windows XP on your Mac. Unless you're a hard core gamer who has to have the latest hardware and graphics, a Mac will meet all your needs and more. If you're like the rest of us and just want something that is reliable, secure, easy to use, and does all the stuff you'd like a computer to do (share photos, go online, create music, edit videos, etc.), then a Mac is ideal.
2006-07-16 18:31:35 · answer #3 · answered by wickerprints 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im now into programming and I tell you.. I can get to do almost whatever I like with my Mac and much more...(documents, spreadsheet, etc, etc...nowadays Java technologies make it simpler for cross-platform apps)
I´ve worked with PC´s and all you get is spyware, viruses, worms, crashes...yada yada
If you buy a device like a printer or digital camera, you just plug it in and it works. No need for drivers. If you decide to format your computer, it's a simple and hassle free process on a mac. In a pc, trying to find all the drivers and stuff takes ages.
Macs can be more expensive, but you get what you pay for. Macs are not made out of the cheapest parts, like most pcs - macs are built to last.
It is possible to have a stable, fast pc - but it's a lot of hassle. You'd have to spend a lot of time looking after it, keeping software to a minimum, keeping it away from the internet, keeping your hard drive clean and tidy, and you'd really have to know what you were doing. Running antivirus and a cleanup wizard is not enough to keep your pc at it's optimum performance, particularly considering the way most people treat computers. It's something that you don't have to worry about on a mac.
Apple has countless awards for tech innovation and design, while Windows baits customers always with the same crap.. flashy stuff inside Messenger & things like Vista, where Mr. Gates tried to dress his PC´s in a Mac suit but they just didn´t fit !!
Also with the new chips & BootCamp you could also boot Windows in a Mac... and if things seem to go really nasty inside Windows you can always rely on the Mac side..
You could always go back to Windows for the games and flashy stuff, but if you are seeking a whole experience go for the Macs... they´re in for the serious job
2006-07-21 21:44:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Im a diehard pc person. You would lose alot of software support and gaming ability. Really if you just use your computer for the internet and other day-to-day programs like word, its your choice weather to pick a mac or pc. But if you do pick a mac, remember some day might come where you want a really cool program or game, and become disappointed when you cant use it, because its for windows. Of cource, you also would get less viruses AT FIRST. Because mac is gaining market share tho, and everyone has false sence of security with macs, dont be suprised if someday they are crippled with viruses.
2006-07-16 18:28:50 · answer #5 · answered by paintball_god99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had various Macs since 1987. really.
they don't crash.
they don't store/lose my files in the Twilight zone..
they don't lose data.
What i learn about how a program works is almost always directly transferable to other programs, so i can learn faster.
I have used Mainframe computers, DOS, Windows, and computers running on various forms of Unix.
i can do what i want to do faster on my Mac.
I could be wrong here, but i think that all you will be giving up is frustration.
yes, i AM biased, but i don't work for Apple or a company that sells Apple or anything like that. So it is an honest, ethical bias.
PS
Keep the old PC computer for gaming so you don't have to buy new copies of the games.
2006-07-16 18:29:56 · answer #6 · answered by nickipettis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
... dump? Why not go for both?
There are some annoying Mac commercials on TV about Macs being everything that a PC is and more. The thing is my school had Macs and they love to freeze (the commercials say they never crash.)
My school used "Virtual PC" on their Macs, which is a emulator of Windows 98.
2006-07-16 18:26:51 · answer #7 · answered by L-O-G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were to buy a new Intel Mac then you wouldn't loose anything. You can still run Windows on it via Boot Camp. You get the functionality of both OS's with the style of a Mac.
2006-07-16 18:32:08 · answer #8 · answered by PurpleMonkey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just alot of software choices, altho macs gaining popularity.
Mac is just better than PC, in so many ways... and the low occurance of viruses/spyware make it all the sweeter.
2006-07-16 18:23:50 · answer #9 · answered by WhiteHat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know some strong PC people changing too. I think Apple built a better machine...but Microsoft is so ruthless and powerful it is hard to believe that if they start to lose market share they won't fight back.
2006-07-16 18:22:58 · answer #10 · answered by embigguns 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋