It seems like Macs are more expensive, does that mean they are better? I like to watch movies, play games, video edit and occasionaly run applications like Blender and Photoshop. Which system is better for me?
2007-03-07 02:59:55 · 6 answers · asked by Pino10101 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Read this link and see where some of the above mentioned is wrong.
"We took a look at apple's reasons for switching to mac and we proved them all wrong. The best part was that It took no effort to do so either." http://www.mac-sucks.com/switch_why.php
(there's also facts & myths sections)
Take note MacGeek
2007-03-07 03:46:02 · answer #1 · answered by INOA 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are going to be doing a lot of graphics, the Mac is way better. However, there are a few windows programs that are not made for Macs. In all, you would probably learn to be satisfied with the programs for a Mac computer. The system is also more secure.
If you are not going to do a lot of high-end graphics, I would just get a Windows PC.
2007-03-07 03:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Christian93 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MACS are more expensive because they are built better with the best components, Apple provides SUPERIOR technical support. The current OSX is the best of both worlds, the stable Apple MAC OS coupled with Unix. The OS does not crash as much or need as much babysitting as Windoze (my pet peeve and name) does - no SP's and constant Windows Security and other Updates.
Personally, I think that you'll be happier with the MAC in the long run.
2007-03-07 04:19:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mac's are generally better for photo and video editing and usually need to be serviced at a specialized store, though that is changing.
Pc's are better for video games and can be serviced almost anywhere.
It really all depends on what is more important to you.
There are plenty of biased people out there that will swear to you that one is better than the other. But in reality, they are very similar but designed with different intents.
It's like comparing a Ford f150 to a Nissan Altima. They are both good vehicles, but they were designed with different goals.
2007-03-07 03:09:58 · answer #4 · answered by Bjorn 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it's only more expensive because not too many people own a mac. it's not that much better, it's just a different operating system. i say stay with PC unless you have a lot of money.
2007-03-07 03:08:36 · answer #5 · answered by Hailey L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The benefits of Mac:
No viruses, or any other malware for that fact. (This is due to Mac OS X's UNIX underpinnings, not "lack of users" or "low market share.")
Seamless integration. Your hardware will work perfectly with your software, because both are designed by Apple.
You will enjoy many advanced features that are not available in Windows, even Vista. Features like Exposé, Spotlight Search, a built-in dictionary that can be invoked in any application with a simple keystroke, easy to build scripting using Automator, zero-configuration networking, system wide spell checking and many more.
Macs can dual-boot with Windows or run Windows within Mac OS X itself. With BootCamp, you can dual-boot with Windows and run any PC application, even high-end games.
Excellent support and customer service. Apple is well known for it's support. I had a wonderful experience with Apple when the logic board in my Mac mini went bad. (This was due to a power issue in my home, not the Mac.)
Great software. Most of the software made for the Mac is better than similar software for Windows. Crap doesn't survive on the Mac market. iLife is absolutely amazing. Mac OS X is compatible with many file formats, right out of the box. As I mentioned before, you can run Windows applications. With a Mac, you can have it both ways.
Beautiful hardware. Quality hardware. Apple puts the sex in tech. Apple hardware is always beautiful, as well as functional. Apple has extremely talented engineers. One look at an iMac will tell you that much. The hardware is of excellent quality and built to last. Macs are well known to have a longer life span than PCs.
Upgrades? Who needs them. A seven year old iMac can still run the latest release of Mac OS X. Sure, you can add more RAM or get a bigger hard drive, but your Mac will run beautifully for years to come. When a new version of Mac OS X is released, you won't need to scramble to purchase upgrades in order to run it. (Leave that to the Vista adopters.)
Crashing. It doesn't happen. I'm not saying Mac OS X is absolutely perfect, but it's damn close. Most problems are easily fixed within minutes. Macs don't require the constant maintenance needed by PCs.
Value. When all of these things add up, you'll actually be saving money, as well as time, in the long run. You'll find yourself actually doing more on a Mac. Things you never thought of doing on a PC.
22 million Mac users can't be wrong. We love our Macs, and for good reason. You won't find a Mac user "switching" to a PC, at least not willingly. We're a loyal crowd. Not nuts, just loyal.
You will love a Mac, trust me. Don't waste any more time on a PC. I'm glad I switched.
inoa: Do you have any idea how old that site is? There aren't any "facts" to be seen on that site. Take note? Please, you've got to be kidding me. Every single "fact" on that site is nothing more than pure, concentrated bullsh*t. Actually, I wrote the author of that site several months ago asking him to at least update the site and make a decent attempt at a valid argument. He did not respond.
2007-03-07 03:04:18 · answer #6 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋