and are they better, worse or the same as windows?
2007-07-08 11:24:56 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Cost:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore
Advantage over Windows:
1. More stable core.
2. Less spywares and viruses
Disadvantages over Windows:
1. Lesser programs can run in Macintosh.
It's a win-win situation if you buy a Mac running an Intel processor. In that way, you can dual boot with Windows XP and be able to utilize its advantages; and you have an elegant apple computer.
2007-07-08 11:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Vendetta 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lowest cost for a Macintosh computer is $599 new and probably cheaper used on a place like Ebay. They can be faster than Windows p.c.'s and there are more and more software applications for Macs everyday but that still doesn't compare with the amount of software available for P.C.'s. If you do a-lot of graphics and videos Macs are probably a good choice because of their power and abundance of graphical editing applications like Final Cut Pro and Avid. But if you do the games and such P.C.'s have much more flexibility. Also there are issues with compatibility of office aps between Windows and Mac.
2007-07-08 18:34:00 · answer #2 · answered by xxalphapinkxx 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mac Minis are around $700, Ibooks start around $1000.
While Macs have some advantages over Windows PCs- it really comes down to what you need to do. For some applications, there just isn't much Mac software available.
2007-07-08 18:30:23 · answer #3 · answered by C-Man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to design graphics then a desk top costs about 6000$. If you just want to do browsing, few photo & movies then a desk top worht 2000$ will do.
Mac's are said to be better then PC for graphics and they might be stable than pc. Apple is a Linux based sistem. They tend to be 2 times cost of similarly configured PC.
If you don't want to use lates Office applications (Mac versions tend to be 6 month behind windows versions) then mac is a choice for you. If you are price conceous then PC is better.
2007-07-08 18:33:48 · answer #4 · answered by askMahesh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FlyakiteOSX transform XP into a Mac look-alike
http://www.mybuny.com/myarticle/articles/6/1/FlyakiteOSX--transform-XP-into-a-Mac-look-alike/Page1.html
2007-07-09 05:08:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're competitive in price with Windows machines, with more versatility and user friendliness. They also don't shut down all the time and give cryptic error messages.
2007-07-08 18:33:51 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
over 1,000 dollars
and theyre basically just a designer computer like people get it because they like how it looks, and dont get vista ihave it and it sorta sux
2007-07-08 18:32:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋