Mac or PC?

Question

This has been an ongoing war,and i just want to know your opinion

Answer 1

PC

A lot of people say the Mac is better for graphics, but...

I'm a graphic artist and I *hate* the Mac. Perhaps it's because I was raised on the PC, but I just cannot stand the Mac. I don't like the way the windows open, and I cannot STAND having only one button. I use the right-click on the PC waaaaay too much.
Plus, I just like the way the PC looks better.

I hate the Mac, and the Mac hates me.

I've never had a problem on a PC, but I ALWAYS have problems on Macs. *shrug* Maybe it's just me, though.

Answer 2

Whether you get a Mac or a PC is ultimately centered on which platform is best for YOU as an individual. Some things to consider are, what you'd like to do with your new machine?, what things you absolutely need to have and what things aren't as important?, how much can you afford to spend on a new machine?, do you already have computer experience and if so which platform have you used the most?

Personally for me I've always gone with a PC (I have used Macs plenty and I'm not very fond of them) I'm in the graphic design field so its very important I have a machine that can keep up with the powerful art programs I need to get work done. For quite a long time everyone in my field used Macs to run creative art software like Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, etc.. this was mainly because the software only existed on the Mac or worked much better on the Mac. However, this is no longer the case since all the industry standard art tools have now been released for the PC as well and they work exactly the same on both platforms as far as quality goes. Aside from graphic design, I also use my computer for a multitude of different applications (web stuff,3d games, word processing, entertainment like video and music, etc..) This is another reason why I like the PC better, Mac doesn't even come close to the huge variety of software developed for PC. Yes some things can been emulated on the Mac but the results are often less then satisfactory.

Something else to consider is the price of each type of computer and how much bang you get for your buck. Mac is and always has been a much more expensive choice. The high price does not mean a better computer, it just means you get the Apple name brand, less software choices, and a different operating system(Mac OS X.) Not to mention that all the software and add-on/replacement hardware is also usually more expensive then the PC counterparts. You can buy a PC that is dramatically more powerful then a Mac at the same price point. So in order to get the power you want from a Mac you have to spend an extra $1000 or more above the price of a PC with the same power.

Finally consider the time you'll spend with your new machine and the experience you'll gain from using it. The vast majority of the world's computers are PCs running some version of the Windows OS, so the experience you gain will serve you well wherever you may go.

Answer 3

If I were undecided, I would hate Macs because of those horrible commercials with that smug half-shaven idiot as the Mac vs the stodgy bespectacled geek as the PC. I wanna reach in the TV and strangle that Mac guy. He's such a jerk.

In reality it depends on what you use it for. I've programmed for years and there's more work in the PC/Windows world, but Mac programmers are in great demand cuz there's so few of them.

It's just a preference. I prefer Windows to Mac OS. Many like the Apple stuff better. In reality Apple could've ruled the world, but they sat back and let Gates and MS catch up.

Answer 4

IMHO, it really depends on what you're using it for. I use both, a Macbook at home and I support XP boxes at work and that's generally how I would decide which one to go for. I think the Mac is definitely a better home computer. The PC is just not built intuitively for people who want to manage their documents, pictures, etc. But at work, I still lean towards the PC. One of the things that I makes the PC stand out more at work, especially on laptops, is the use of the docking station, which Mac does not have. Again, it's my opinion, but that's a discriminating factor for me at work.

Answer 5

Problem is that typical MAC users don't understand PC users and vice versus. The war is usually between the end users that are just not well informed.

People in the industry such as myself see uses for both products. It's not about what is new and what is old, each platform offers something different.

Apple's primary market is video editing while the primary market for PC's is common applications and the flexibility to build your own.

If Apple really want to compete they would offer the ability to build your own MAC.

Answer 6

Macs are supposed to be better if you are a graphic designer. Most big design houses provide macs for their designers. But they are more expensive than equivalent PCs and a lot of websites on the internet are built primarily for PC. If you're just surfing I'd recommend a PC.

Answer 7

Mac for me. Especially now (though I've always used them), there are not conversion problems. Unless you are really into games, I'd recommend a mac, particularly for home/personal use. You'll have no problems bringing home work on a flash drive, because the conversion problems have pretty much disappeared. The initial outlay is a little more expensive, but in the long run I've found them cheaper. If you really are looking for one, I like smalldog.com for great deals.

Answer 8

PC. Any rationale Mac users give can be easily refuted with some basic computer knowledge.

Answer 9

Macs are much better. No viruses, no crashing, work right out of the box. Of course, if you're doing spreadsheets, save yourself the money and buy the crappy PC.

Answer 10

I use both, but I'll tell you this right now that Apple is on the right track. Everything thus far, ipod, digital camera, digital camcorder and various printers are truly plug and play. I was skeptical at first, but after sitting down and plugging each of my devices in, they just worked. Billy boy are you listening????