Why should I get a Mac (over a PC)?

Question

Convince me why a Mac is better than a PC (or if it wouldn't be better for me). :)

Gaming, music (making it and listening & organizing), and occasional photo editing are basically what I do on my PC.

What about running programs for Windows, will I not be able to do that period? Can I run both OS?

Dunno much about Macs.

Advice?

Thanks.

Peace.

Answer 1

In short, my non-biased opinion would be to buy a PC.

I use both, and I definitely believe that Mac OSX is a far superior operating system (I'm not Microsoft-bashing, just stating my opinion). But, for gaming you'll get better value for money buying a PC and the range of games is quite staggering in comparison to the range for Mac.

For music-making, I think the Mac would be better, but you have to ask yourself whether that aspect alone is worth the extra dollars.

Photo editing, music listening & organising is virtually the same on either platform.

In answer to your other question, if you buy one of the current Macs (Intel-based) you can install Windows on these with the use of a free application called Boot Camp. The Windows operating system is not free though, and you would need to buy that. This would allow you to restart the computer into either operating system and effectively get the best of both worlds.

Answer 2

Macs think like the human brain whereas a PC works like an overweight drunk guy trying to play baseball....yah, he can throw and run and hit......but.....Not many recall that the first computer used by the general public was a Mac, but when the surge of wanting a computer came to be Apple felt it was above the whoring of advertising, thusly it didn't try with the mainstream... and why? Because Macs were already being used by 80% of the professionals out there....graphic design, creating games, photographers, publishers and anyone whom remained in the know of Macs. Yes, Macs and Mac users are a tad snobby about their computers because they know they're the best and don't understand why anyone would even purchase a PC....Still, to this day I am perplexed.....it's like buying an american car.....you can do the research and you can see that they suck......why buy them? What, because it's american?? LOL. Yah, right, most parts for cars and computers are made in another country. Anyhow, I have NEVER had a problem with my macs....and I've owned six since 1985. That is saying a LOT. Sure, I've had small issues that had to be remedied, but it was usually because I was a dumbass. I've never had a crash, or a virus that affected anything and the foundation of a Mac is a most extreme machine.....nothing within a PC can even compare and this is why most all professional venues such as publishing, photography and graphics use Macs.....Think of it this way, when Microsoft was doing a symposium two years ago here in Seattle they used Macs as the "engine" of their presentation.... Ironic. A Mac works like you think and after a while you'll be moving in a more fluid manner after owning it for a few months and then you'll never turn back. By the way, Macs will run windows now....and OS.... be well, and good luck, Jack

Answer 3

Neither is better or worse.

MACS are simply designed for Video Editing purposes. That is Apple's primary market. Their secondary market is other applications.

PC's are designed as a common industry standard which is why there are more options and applications available.

Truthfully ask yourself is there any game out there that a PC will not support?

If you are accustomed to using a PC than don't worry about getting a MAC.

If you still would like to look into purchasing a MAC, that's fine to. You should at least get a book on MAC OSX so you have some familiarity before jumpong right in.

You have to realize that MACS operate very differently than a PC and there will be a learning curve. If you consider a MAC at least get a MAC Pro.

Answer 4

Hi TBL,

I know, we Mac users can get pretty fanatical. :-) Yes, there are few games for the Mac compared to Windows PCs, but aren't most people using video games systems anyway?

Probably the best thing about the Macintosh is no computer viruses. Anything that you want to install on your Mac requires an administrative password. So, no viruses will automatically install themselves on your computer without you knowing about it.

Also, check out all of the questions from people trying to get their Windows PC working here on Yahoo! Answers. There are a lot of Mac users on this site, but there are such few problems, that you hardly see any Mac-specifics questions here. That's just my observation.

Check out the switchers area on the Apple web site:

http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/

I'm not a musician, but I know that lots of musicians use Macintosh laptops for mixing and stuff. Sorry, I don't know what kind of software that they use.

If you are curious about using Macs, you should check out a local Macintosh dealer (find a showroom where you can get some hands-on stuff) or, even better, a Macintosh users group in your area.

Best of luck on your final decision.

--Rick

Answer 5

greater advertising, a greater suitable advertising team, user-friendly layout, homogeneity. laptop is unquestionably any laptop no longer a mac, and of direction they're going to run the gamut in high quality/cost/layout. for this reason the only subject that Macs extremely have over each and every laptop is they'd run Apple proprietary utility. there is likewise a picture subject that i'm noticing with Macs. by using their branding and advertising Macs are pointed out as "cooler" than their laptop counterpart in specific subcultures. i'm considering the fact that fairly some you place down 'virus unfastened' as between the optimal execs of a mac. That in spite of the undeniable fact that has to do with the Unix based working equipment run on the Mac particularly than the Mac itself. If laptop purchasers are so vulnerable, they'd additionally get an epidemic unfastened working equipment in between the numerous Linux flavors.

Answer 6

I don't know much about macs either
but I have heard that macs are basically immune the most Internet threats such as viruses since most of these attack windows based systems. As far as running programs, there are plenty of Open Source Applications that work well on windows as well as macs.
Download.com would be a good starting point for finding free programs that run on macs and fit your needs

Answer 7

i love my macs. mainly for ease of use. even a grandma could figure out a mac.

you can get software to run pc programs on a mac but i havent heard good things about it. most programs are available in a mac form anyways.

macs will cost you more probably. another good thing about macs is -- rarely if ever problems with viruses.

i do photo editing and graphic design on my macs. if you have ever owned or used a mac on a regular basis you will never want to use a pc again.

Answer 8

Macs: Great for photo editing; not so good for gaming; can run windows (if you get a core duo)

PC: Better for gaming, more customization options, generally a little cheaper than macs.

I own both, I love them both, but if you're looking for gaming first and editing second, a PC is the way to go.

Answer 9

With Intel chips in Macs now, they can run Windows programs using a program called "Boot Camp". Macs are more intuitive to use, and do not crash as often. An application may quit, but not the whole damn system! Also, they do NOT require defragmentation, and are much harder to hack due to the 128 bit encryption. They rule the pro graphics and pro video world. I think they rock.

Answer 10

Personally, I prefer PCs ... but I've never used a Mac for a substantial period of time. However, I found a good comparison of them here:

http://www.innoarticles.com/v/196078/Mac+Or+Pc

Hope that helps :)