I will not be using it solely to make music, but that is my main consideration. I do not play games on the computer, and I heat that is one main advantage to a PC. I also might be using the computer to make videos, another factor to consider.
2007-03-13 02:53:11 · 5 answers · asked by Noam O 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Biggest question is have you ever used a mac before? I personally like both systems and they both have their advantages and disadvantages. What else will you be using the laptop for? If you have an idea of what software you would like to run I would check and see if it's available for either system. What it boils down to is just a personal preference on what you want to use, if you've never used a mac before I would probably recommend a windows based os such as vista.
2007-03-13 02:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by 7S282 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I live and breathe IBM compatibles but if all your going to use it for is music go with Mac hands down. If your going to do video then go with PC. Macs aren't bad for video but all the top video software producers only back the PC.
2007-03-13 05:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by postmasterfsx 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
depends on what you want really
if you should prolly get a mac if your not gaming
they are a great invention
all of hollywood (movie and music editing) runs on mac just because of the power that is behind them, and the ease to do such tasks as media editing
macs though are quite pricey
2007-03-13 04:29:56 · answer #3 · answered by Cute W O the E 7 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to recording music and editing video, nothing beats a Mac, with great software like Garageband and iMovie HD. If you decide to go pro, there's Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro, both the best you can get.
Here's the benefits of going 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.
http://www.apple.com/ilife/garageband/
http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/
http://www.apple.com/logicexpress/
http://www.apple.com/finalcutexpress/
http://www.apple.com/logicpro/
http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/
2007-03-13 02:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by UbiquitousGeek 6 · 1⤊ 6⤋
Mac
2007-03-13 03:05:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋