Pc has more features but more complex than apple. Stick with PC because it is cheaper for the average user while providing a good quality product. Macs are expensive unless u buy the top of the line Macs ($3000-$10000) which are cheaper than their similar PC counterparts. For standard specifications, PC is much cheaper and there are more programs for it and we are just used to the many features it has that going to Mac might be hard. It is also easier to upgrade PCs because you can find Pc parts anywhere.
2006-08-24 02:06:27
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answered by 8 3
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As a recent PC to Mac converter I think I can give you some good advice.
I use my computer pretty much exactly for what you use it for and the Mac acommodates for each and every one.
Out of the box a mac has programs for each activity you described and the programs are excellent.
1. Music recording: if you mean with a guitar or microphone etc then you have garageband, a great track recording program with which you can play software instruments, real instruments, add effects, add preset loops, drum loops, create midi loops etc. Really fantastic, and you can export it to an mp3 file and save it onto a cd.
2. Music storage and listening: Itunes is without question the best music program out there, which is why most PC users use itunes aswell (there is a PC version). Itunes comes with the mac.
3. Photo storage: iPhoto also comes with the mac, and is an extremely simple program you can use to store all your pictures into albums, by date, etc and you can even do simple modifications like red-eye, blackand white, sepia, cropping etc, You can also store short video clips you made iwht your camera.
4. Website: New mac come with a website program that allows you to simply and quickly create and edit your own website. This is integrated to iphoto, making it easy to share pictures etc.
5. Docuemtns: well this is the only one not covered out of the box, as with a windows you'll have to buy microsoft office (the mac version is as good if not better). (can also download)
The last point is that if anything using a mac is easier than using a PC. you should go to a mac store and try one out. you can see all the programs i mentioned above and see how you like them.
The switch is really worth it. I will never go back to a PC. i have had a Powerbook G4 for about 4 years now and have not once had a problem, and I can still run programs like Abbleton live and Logic with no problem in the world. For your needs a mac will really be worth it.
the below link will explain everything you can do with ilife, the set of programs that come wiht all macs.
http://www.apple.com/ilife/
Have a look in a mac store, i would recommend an iMac.
*Note: you don't need ANY special cables, Any mouse you buy with a mac has TWO buttons left and right click and a scroll wheel, plus an additional input method. The 1 click mouse thing was about 20 years ago, when apple invented the mouse. You can now run windows and Mac OS X (the mac operating system) on a mac, so even if you wanted to play the latest windows games you could.
bye!
2006-08-24 02:20:26
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answered by thedudeomeister 2
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I love to work with my Apple, it's easy. But it's harder to get the programs you don't want to buy them and the programs are more expensive. So it's harder to find someone to help you cause most people have a PC. Apple was already working with a 'window' system before you had windows on PCs. So it's much the same as working on a PC. Only an Apple has not so many problems as a PC. (according to all the complaining i hear from PC users. I never had any problems) Probably because Apple was the inventor of the 'windows' system.
Never had a problem with my computer. If my friends give me an attachment in words I don't have a problem with my programs to open it. (Apple doesn't use a program named words, but has other text programs.) It just translate the words document into my program. I find it very stable and easy to use.
It seems that Apple is a bit more expensive than a PC. I have no idea of the prices. And if you build a PC you can use cheap parts.
2006-08-24 02:27:41
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answered by pffffffff 5
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The main uses you list make a Mac the obvious choice for your first home computer. Previous answers by angk and thedudeomeister explain why very well. When you compare prices between Macs and PCs, in addition to the hardware specs, keep in mind the integrated, easy-to-use software Apple has preinstalled on new models--iLife will handle your photos (iPhoto), music (iTunes), website (iWeb) and recording (GarageBand) with ease. You'd be cobbling together various programs to try to do the same things on a Windows PC. If there is some particular Windows program you still need to run, a new Mac can do that now with either Boot Camp or Parallels software. Find an Apple Store or a reseller near you (second link below), and stop in for a test drive. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Best of luck with your decision!
2006-08-25 12:24:55
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answered by erngeman 2
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A Mac would be fine. You can indeed use a two-button mouse on a Mac; and they are just as flexible as PC's, I use no special cables and run a home network with three PC's hooked in with no problem. Macs also have, built into their help section, an entire separate section for Windows users switching over.
The platform is a more intuitive system, and the main problem most PC users have when they switch is overcomplicating things. (For example, to delete a program on Windows, you have to open the control panel, go to add/remove programs, find the program, and run the uninstaller. To delete a program on a Mac, you dump it in the trash bin.) Actually, with not much computer experience, a Mac is going to be much easier for you to use.
The only place I'd say PC's have an edge on Mac is in gaming, and since that's not a concern, I'd definitely look into Macs. Hit your local Apple store and talk with the people there; they are very knowledgeable, helpful, and polite.
ETA: Some other Mac pros: No worries on getting a virus--it's possible on a Mac, but very, very difficult. If you get one of the new Macs with an Intel chip, you can also run PC-only programs on it and even install Windows. Having mentioned that, it's also nearly impossible to accidentally mess up a Mac, as the software platform is hardwired in rather than being a separate program as Windows is. Macs also tend to run faster, since they're not using a good chunk of their processor just to keep what you see on your screen up.
And ETA once again: If price is a concern, and one way or the other this particular model would run fine for your needs and is a very good way to start with macs, the Mac Mini is $500. It doesn't come with a monitor, keyboard, or mouse, but even with that taken into consideration, I was able to put the whole outfit together for about $650. I've never had a problem with it--and on top of that, the computer itself is about the size of a lunchbox. Pretty neat little device.
2006-08-24 02:13:54
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answered by angk 6
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I believe that for the basics that you specified above, a computer would be more ideal price wise considering the difference in a Personal Computer and an Apple. They're both excellent tools, just be sure and get a nice graphics card, hard drive, and processor for a pc. I love apple for designing. It's very business friendly and user friendly. It's really up to you, hope I could help.
2006-08-24 02:06:53
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answered by Brian 3
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Apple computers Vs. a regular pc, not much of a difference. There are a lot of compatibility issues with the apple seeing that there just not a popular machine.
and as far as learning the apple, its simple, but if you have neither the time nor the patience, i would just go with what you know. As far as price goes, get a pc, there more affordable and overall easier to learn and your have previous experience working with them.
hope this helps
cheers
2006-08-24 02:10:56
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answered by gunny79_us 2
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i would advice buying a pc, as a high specification pc would cost lower than a mac.. and from what i read from your requirements, more softwares are available for the pc than the mac.. add to the point that you guys are used to using a pc, it would be easier if u bought a new pc... but if u wanted to try something new, a mac wont do any harm, its just that you need to learn how to use it.. its a quite different system from a pc.
2006-08-24 02:20:23
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answered by ~ ummum ~ 1
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Apple is very easy, just takes a little getting used to. My MAC does all the things you want and in my opinion, they do it much better than PC's do, and easier.
2006-08-24 02:08:24
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answered by Just Bored!! 5
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Well my best idea would be Apple but on the new apples you can have both windows on apple computers
2006-08-24 10:25:50
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answered by ztgr14 1
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