I use the computer mainly for design (photoshop, illustrator) and music (itunes). What would be the best computer for me to get, bearing in mind im on a budget.
2007-07-20 04:03:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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2007-07-20 04:05:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look I switched to Mac 4 years ago and I'm never going back. It depends on what you like, PCs are great if you're using it for work. If you use a lot of storage etc. Macs are generally better for stuff like photoshop, and iTunes is pretty much the same. I know a lot of photographers, professionals in the graphics business, music, and movie business that use Macs and love them. I personally am using the 17 inch iMac with the Intel Core processor. I souped it up before I bought it so the computers very fast and I have a ton of storage. As far as expense PCs are a bit cheaper, but depending on what Mac you get u are also paying for the monitor. Remember, the iMacs are very light, everything is all in the monitor, which looks great. It will come out costly, if you get the PowerMac G5 then you need to buy a separate monitor. I'd but a 17 inch iMac with the intel like i have, it cost me somewhere around $1,400. Now they are making them better for cheaper, and I upgraded mine so expenses rose quite a bit. Stick to a core iMac, 17 inches is big enough, and the computer is great. Also, many people use Macs at work because they never get viruses. I know my friend in the restaurant business only uses Macs for work so his employees cant accidentally download something and screw up the computers. Anyways, hope this helped
2007-07-20 05:11:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Refurbished Macbook Pro.
It may be a year old, but if you even get a dual 2.0 GHz Intel Core Duo setup in a MacBook Pro, your Mac will scream with Adobe CS3. Plus, Apple offers 1 year warranties on refurbished Macs.
Adobe will run smoother on a Mac. If anyone gives you gruff about Adobe on a Mac, it may be because they are running CS2 on an Intel Mac. CS3 is the first Universal Adobe release and works beautifully both on PowerPC and Intel Macs.
I am an Electronic Artist who designs Interactive Installations, websites, and does a slew of video production work.
Why don't I use a PC? If I leave a PC somewhere for an installation, it WILL crash. When I run one of my programs on a Mac, it runs smoothly and even if it does crash, anyone at the site can just start the system back up and the program will run again automatically, because Applescript is so easy to learn.
Photoshop and Illustrator will run on both systems and files created with the same suite will run on both as well. Anyone experiencing compatibility problems with Adobe files needs to update Adobe to the latest release, not blame it on the OS involved with the creation of those files.
Working with PDFs on a Mac is a dreamboat. With OS X Leopard, previewing PDFs will be even cooler.
OS X is more compatible with printers than Windows. It is rare when I need to install a printer driver for OS X. Most printers are plug and play.
Apple Displays are nice, but if you are buying a Desktop check out Viewsonic or LG flat panel LCDs. If you get an Apple laptop, you will be amazed by the display quality.
2007-07-24 01:54:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A PC is more common and flexiable than a Mac but it is also more prone to viruses and faults and other problems occuring. However, a Mac is better for design and graphic work but as u r on a budget, I'd say stick with a PC as Mac's can b expensive and u can get some decent design packages.
2007-07-20 04:18:32 · answer #4 · answered by damien b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Windows PC, Mac is more expensive of the two, photoshop and Illustrator are window based softwares, you can get itunes any way that is related to Mac they are both made by Apple computers.
2007-07-20 04:14:12 · answer #5 · answered by sidestepper11 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-09 23:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely the mac,I have worked in a couple of printing/design factories and studio's with some of the top people in the industry ,and there isn't a pc to be seen,so if these boys are doing it then that would be good enough for me.
2007-07-20 04:14:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
PC as they can do all those things, it that just apple think Macs is the only thing that can do graphics and think that PCs crash straight any when one pixel in a photo loads up but PCs don't and are actual very good and better value for money alot better
2007-07-20 04:40:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mainly for design and music I'd say go for a mac, but it depends if you also have a budget for it. But if you want stability more multi-tasking I think you shold save for a one now, even a mac mini can do that job for you. If you want those (with low budget) + gaming go get a PC ^^
2007-07-20 04:09:52 · answer #9 · answered by ambh0y 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PC for budget, Mac for the tasks you listed...if you can find a Mac you can afford, keeping in mind the POWER you need, go for it...oh and p.s. Photoshop is purdy pricey for a "budget"!
2007-07-20 04:16:07 · answer #10 · answered by fjpoblam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Either one but if you use, you will have to use an emulator for running the majority of PC software, you could go for a PC, but please specify what operating system you want if you choose PC. If you going for a PC with windows then while you may have access to loads of software, windows has huge problems with security and the like, and its worser if your going for Windows Vista.
2007-07-20 04:10:09 · answer #11 · answered by insertname 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋