Mac/PC Showdown?

Question

Okay, so right now I have a PC, and to be honest with you, I HATE IT !. I run virus check EVERYDAY. I have two of them, and today I found out I have viruses up to my neck! and It's been 2 months since I got it cleaned. It has .. Surfsidekick, and DeluxeCommunications . Yoopi !

BUT THAT'S NOT MY QUESTION

I am in the market for a new laptop for University in the fall, and I was wondering which is more reliable.

A Mac Book PRO, or a good ol' Microsoft Laptop.

Which in your opinion is better, and why

Thank you!

Answer 1

You can go for Microsoft. I can give a few links that offer free virus and spyware removers...!You may be having a virus or spyware installed on your PC. Norton, AVG , Avast are free antivirus software. Ad-aware, Ewido are free spyware removers. You can download free softwares at
http://fixit.in/antivirus.html and http://fixit.in/spywareremover.html

Answer 2

It's a toss up whether a PC is good or bad. On my computer at home I do not have an antivirus program and I do not have any issues at other than the occasional adware or spyware program that seems to sneak on every know and then.

Realiability of a PC or MAC for that matter just depends on the end users knowledge of a computer. I support 700 PC's at a university and typically they are reliable. I also support Macs at the University and they have problems just as a PC would have problems. I'm using a PC right now and it has been reliable for me. I also have a Mac Mini on my desk.

Reliability also depends on what you are willing to spend. The laptop that is $500, is $500 for a reason. Take eMachines. The computers that are hard to obtain parts for.

The problem is that PC vendors sometimes do not build reliability into the price where as Apple does on their three computer lines.

So a PC that costs the same as a MAC Book Pro can be as reliable.

Also keep in mind that you'll want to check with the university you are attending to see how an Apple system would fit it.

I use both for different applications so I cannot really choose one platform.

If you purchase a full version of XP you can use Apple's Boot Camp to run both OSX and XP.

If you are fine with the learninbg curve and the Mac offers you what you need, go with it. But keep in mind there may be some limitations.

I would check with the university you are attending to see if they have Mac's on campus you can play around with and if there is someone there that could answer your questions before purchasing. This way you have all your bases covered.

Also, you can probalby get an education discount through the university.

Answer 3

As lots have stated here, BOTH Mac & PC have their sweet points, as well as limitations. Cost wise, you will find cheaper PC's out there, but if you are comparing a bottom ragnge PC to Bottom range Mac, then the Mac will win, but will also cost you a heck of a lot more.

I love Macs, started using one 10 years after PC, and picked it up fine, they are great multimedia systems, and do give you the option of running Windows using the paralel platform (with the right gear of course).

The majority of multi-media pro's use Macs, and there has to be a valid reason for this! You just need to ask yourself what your requirements are. If you just need a computer to type out assignments, surf the net etc, maybe go for a PC, because you can get a basic system for pretty cheap. If you want a multimedia monster, than I reccomend Mac. As far as I have heard, they also hold their value better (it is a computer though, and whatever you get, it will be outdated within a few milliseconds of purchase)

Answer 4

No one accidentally buys a Mac, my friend. I was in your position about three years ago, then I bought my first Mac. I haven't looked back since. I'm now on my third Mac, a MacBook Pro. I absolutely love this machine. It's fast, reliable, secure and so easy to use. I haven't found a single thing this machine can't do, and I'm in to a lot of different things. Also, keep in mind that Macs can run Windows natively, so you'll never be left out in the cold should you need Windows. I only use Windows to play PC-only games and that's it. Everything else is done on Mac OS X. You will not regret a Mac.

Answer 5

i have a pc aswel and HATE IT! i hate windows its extremely confusing and stupid on how much spyware and viruses they get a day (that may depend on your firewall program) im actualy buying a macbook once the new Mac OS X lepard comes out.

If you buy a new microsoft pc/laptop i think you will regret it they say that everyone that switches to mac stays on mac and i can see why, i went to a store the other day and had a look at macbooks, within 30 seconds of using it i had pretty much mastered using the program they have made it as most simple and easy as humanly possible! i cant wait to get my macbook they make life so much stress free with no viruses and easy peasy software plus extremely fast :D

Hope that answers your question.

Answer 6

Mac Book PRO. You won't have to worry about viruses and it runs both OSX and Windows.