Im getting a laptop for xmas but don't know which one to get. I know Macs are more expensive, but I was thinking of getting one on the refurbished part of the apple site (they are apple certified). These ones cost less. Which one is better for my needs: creative student. Computer used for IM, email, hw, photos/movies.
2006-12-17 11:28:05 · 8 answers · asked by ontherideofmylife 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
I'm going to add to the growing list of people recommending that you buy a Mac. :)
It is definitely better for creative work than Windows; I make music, have done it on both Windows XP and Mac OS X and there is absolutely no question.
There is a TON of software out there for the Mac platform, contrary to what many (out-of-the-loop?) people might say. Look in the sources for this answer for some links to Mac software sites. In fact, I've found that the overall quality (in aesthetics and usability) of Mac software is better than what you'll find for Windows.
Mac OS X is, without a doubt, safer and more secure than Windows, mainly for two reasons:
• OS X is UNIX-based, which inherently makes it more stable and secure, and
• the Mac user base is still very small compared to that of Windows, so hackers and the like don't really see any point in attacking such a small group.
That being said, if you buy one of the new Intel-based Macs (they're even available refurbished at this point), you can even install Windows on the side for those one or two apps that you just can't find for OS X. :P
A Mac is a very good investment, and one you will not regret making.
2006-12-17 14:51:26 · answer #1 · answered by Mike M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-30 21:44:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
then mac should be your idea laptop.. if it expensive.. but it good use.. And it has iphoto and the movie if you have dvd.. and it has a lot things that a pc doesn't have.. and there aways update for you mac.. and I been using apple laptop for sometime.. but now i got at 17 Mac ox x for almost year.. i had apple laptop before but my husband old apple (that he been useing from 2001 or 2002 it and screen die..because long term use) laptop was broken and he had that for 4 years or more.. and he took my old g4 laptop.. i think you should wait to next year because there new apple laptop coming out.. that wha ti hear from my husband.. he apple/mac and ipods.. person.. I like mac better then pc.. or maybe i am use to it... because i have use G4 laptop for 2 or 3 years...
2006-12-18 17:35:23 · answer #3 · answered by babyg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello ontherideofmylife,
A Mac is a perfect set up for your creative needs, as well as e-mail, IM, photos and movies. I recommend you going to your local Macintosh dealer and getting your hands on the Mac OS X and see for yourself how much easier it is to use the Mac.
I'm a printer and love using inDesign for DTP and Adobe Illustrator for structured drawing.. Instead of Photoshop, I use a shareware program called GraphicsConverter. There's IM programs for just about every server around, but I like using a freeware program called Adium that connects to all of the different IM servers at once.
You might be able to find a Mac users group in your area, and they would be happy to show you why you never get computer viruses on the Mac like you can on Windows PCs.
As far as getting a full-warranty, reconditioned Mac, I recommend going to PowerMax, here:
http://www.powermax.com/
Best of luck to you in your search for a Macintosh. Take care.
--Rick
2006-12-17 12:04:21 · answer #4 · answered by rickrudge 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a Mac. You won't regret it. The price difference is not large, and it is worth it. Macs are more secure and stable than Windows boxes (almost no viruses or system crashes), and in addition they are easier to use. Mac OS is much better designed than Windows in almost every respect.
You can safely ignore people who claim that there's not much Mac software out there -- this is simply not true. There's plenty of Mac software, much of it free.
For more information, see http://www.apple.com/support/switch101 or e-mail me at marnen AT marnen DOT org. Good luck!
2006-12-17 11:34:41 · answer #5 · answered by MarnenLK 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever used a MAC before? If you are proficient with a PC, I would get a PC. It's not that MAC's are bad, but most experianced MAC users are forgetting the amount of time it took them to be proficient on a MAC. It will take you the same amount of time which could be weeks, months, etc...
2006-12-17 11:40:58 · answer #6 · answered by Shawn H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
PC macs are wierd
2006-12-17 13:22:16 · answer #7 · answered by bill f 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
depends on what u do i think ... macs have limited software availability but are more user friendly ... thats my opinion.
2006-12-17 11:30:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋