MAC or PC?

Question

What are you're opinions on them both ... is a MAC better? I'm getting sick of Microsoft

Answer 1

MAC OSX is the BOMB! When Apple integrated the Unix OS with the MAC, it only improved opon an already superior OS than than Windoze!

I'm a Serial MAC Lover and the reasons why...what Rick & Smile & millions have said...

I've been sick of Microsoft from the getgo, ever since MS-DOS 1.0/Win1.0. Working with and troubleshooting Microsoft Windoze products sure keeps shoes on this MAC Lover's dainty feet...job security and all that! So Billy, boy, keep doin' what cha doin', I just LOVE the challenges of fixing NTLDR problems and BSOD's for your clients! Keep those megabuck technical support paychecks comin' Paulie, baby! HEEEYYYAAAHHH!!!

Meanwhile, I'll continue to invest my hard earned cash on my new 17" MACBook Pro, my iPod & iTunes and coming soon to my fevered brow, my iPhone! iYiYiYi!!!!!

The only PC's that I have NOT had too many problems with were the ones that I have built myself and run variant flavors of UNIX on. Whenever I had a problem with one of my legacy Apple MAC's, that I could not solve on my own, I have ALWAYS had SUPERIOR Technical Support from people whose accent I could easily understand. Not to mention the fact that I did not have to endure having extremely long hold times, was able to actually get a straight, logical resolution on the first call. It was nice not having to be asked to perform "System Restore" for most support calls that I have placed over the 27 years I have been using computers like I have for IBM, HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, etc...

Answer 2

MACs are better. Windows is too unstable. The only people saying that Macs are SO bad, are the people that have never owned one. So im not sure why they are trying to answer this question. And the one button mouse this is dumb, because almost any mouse works for a mac as long as they are usb 2 buttons-4 buttons with a scroll.
MACs are really good at Multi-tasking, I use photoshop, illustrator, listen to music on itunes, IM on YM and iChat, while I have internet Explorer open ALL AT THE SAME TIME. I hardley ever see a hickup in performance. My dads new Dell XPS cant even run the internet without freezing. Its funny because he a tech guy too, and once i let him use my MacBook, he REALLY wished he bought a MAC. And his XPS clicks by itself all the time...we will be sitting in the room watching a movie...and we'll hear double clicks from the PC lol.

I have a HP, and I have Illustrator, photoshop, flash and everything on it, but i can only run Photoshop, if i have anything else open, its getts sluggish.

It depends on the specs of the computer, and what you will be using it for mostly, but I think everyone should own BOTH. Its like trying to say which is better, a Van or SUV, it depends on why you need it, and what you know about them to be able to use them more efficiently.

However.....MACS RUN WINDOWS TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
BEAT THAT

Answer 3

well. that's a 20+ year old battle, but here's how the facts lay out:
1. Mac OS is nicer, more streamlined and secure
2. You will pay a much higher price tag for the same hardware you could get with a PC.
3. PCs are the "standard" for the US, so PCs are the most compatible.

If you have the money, I would go for a Mac, but if you are on a budget, or want the most compatability, etc. go for a PC. And don't even THINK about Linux.

Answer 4

I have both a Windows PC and an iMac. I much prefer the ease of use of OSX on the Mac. For every programme for Windows there is a comparable programme to do the same task on a Mac. If I want to, I could run Windows on the iMac, but see no need to.

I am constantly having to update and tweak and repair the PC. I never have to do maintenance on the Mac.

Answer 5

I think that more people will be switching to macs. i personally don't like the design of them. I also like the ability to make my PC do what i want it to do. i am an advanced user and i think mac dumbs down a lot of things. but i will never get windows vista. they have so many sucurity things. and you need a heck of a computer to run it good. and i'v herd it is not working to well for gamers. I like XP the way it is now.
you could also try linux. if you havn;t heard of it its a free OS. just search for free linux. it is good because nobody hacks it. there are no viruses for it. the only problem is there are not many programs out there for it. but if you only type word docs, and check e-mail and surf the web that it would be good for you

Answer 6

This reminds me of the Mac vs PC ads. The PC dude is so endearing, it makes me go out and buy a PC. And upgrade it to vista. With peripherals.

Answer 7

So maybe I'm just non-committal, but I actually find it very easy to use both Mac's and PC's. (Our home computers are both PC's and my work computers are both Mac's.) I think the differences between the two are really overemphasized...

Oh yeah, and that "only one mouse button" thing that people complain about... it's pretty simple to just switch out the standard Mac mouse for any other mouse you have on hand. They all work.

Answer 8

Ubuntu Linux. It has everything a Mac does, more than everything a Windows PC does, and is supported by a great community of human beings, being human.

Answer 9

Don't be fooled. Macs have some troubles too. Once you learn about handling SpyWare, Viruses and other security issues, you will find that your Microsoft Windows computer works just fine.

Like... Mac people are clueless when their USB or FIREWIRE external hard drives simply Quit Working....

But if you are doing PRINT MEDIA graphics, Macs are great. So that's what you might use.

But if you use Microsoft Office, collaborate with others, or even do Website work, PCs beat Macs hands down. You see, Windows enjoys an 80% market share. So any shared data or resource comes from Windows.. and the Mac users are left out.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 10

I'm a PC guy to the core, but MS can really get on my nerves. So I have windows and when I need to use a clean, fast OS for something. I boot linux Ubuntu from a live CD.