[dabmasta]

So what do you think is better? Mac or PC?

I personally think mac.

Also dont say PC because you have a PC

[General Lee]

I like Macs for the user compatibility, but I tend to use PCs a lot more because it's not possible atm to not use one at some point.

Let the OS Fanboy Brawl BEGIN!!

This post has been edited by Lee M16: May 24 2009, 04:20 PM

[King Aragorn]

Of course PC, you have the best games on Windows.
What would i do without games?
And no PC Suite and only iSync?
Lol..
I count on i will never in my life need a mac..

[Maggotswr]

PC's are better in my opinion. You get more options and macs just seem so unnecessarily expensive. I also find the Mac OS hard to use, but that's just me.

[iByers1337]

I have been using macs since 1998. I think I can say that they are better based on my experience. I have a mac mini that runs windows off a emulator, and I enjoy the mac a lot more.

People who say PC is better just because of games are not thinking correctly: computers are not just for games.

[Caboose]

I have been using macs since 1998. I think I can say that they are better based on my experience. I have a mac mini that runs windows off a emulator, and I enjoy the mac a lot more.

People who say PC is better just because of games are not thinking correctly: computers are not just for games.

Blasphemy.

No, 1998? Isn't that when they were first made pretty? Yeah, macs are overpriced for less. You can't customize them, you get worse hardware, a stupid mouse, extremely bad compatability, and a pain in the ass fanbase. That's just for starters.

Out of the two, PC. Games are more important than showing off how much money you have to waste, and Linux is better in every way than the two, other than with games.

[LP Forever]

is nobody going to mention the fact that macs are significantly less virus prone than PCs? plus anyone can customize a mac if they know enough about their anatomy.

[adrenalsky]

is nobody going to mention the fact that macs are significantly less virus prone than PCs? plus anyone can customize a mac if they know enough about their anatomy.

True if you assume that the PC your reffering to is running windows......
I'd put my $800 home Built PC up against ANY Mac ! ! !

[Caboose]

What can i do with my mac? I guess i can put some like £1,0000,000,000 RAM in. What can i do with my PC? Anything i want.

Besides, Viruses aren't a problem if you're sensible and if you have AVG or something of the likes. Or Linux, of course...

[Definition]

Before we start: viruses are a stupid issue to debate. If you're going to argue that macs get less viruses, it's because of the market share. Nobody owns macs, because they're just not economical. Nevertheless, you have to be stupid to get viruses in the first place. If you were to spend more on less, just for viruses, you would have to be even stupider.

I'm not arguing that mac users are stupid. I'm arguing that mac users using macs for the lie that is no viruses -- you're an idiot.

[Bob-sama]

Saying Mac vs. PC is like askinng, "d o you eat your sandwich on bread or a slice of bread?" Macs are still PCs, because PC stands for Personal Computer. Now then--I prefer Windows boxes for overall compatibility. Macs are ridiculous when it comes to upgrades, so they lose my vote. On the other hand, the only Mac I liike is the Mac Mini, which makes a nice small and thin box.

[Ledgendary]

Macs are basically about fasion (sp?) IMO. I normally see it with different colors and whatnot.

PC's (what I'm using) I think are better.

And about the virus thing...don't go on stupid sites. And scan your computer. Simple as that. OH, and Macs are less virus-prone since Windows have been around for a longer time. Macs haven't, so hackers are still trying to figure out how to hack them.

This post has been edited by Ledgendary: May 24 2009, 07:18 PM

[redmonke]

Macs are basically about fasion (sp?) IMO. I normally see it with different colors and whatnot.

PC's (what I'm using) I think are better.

And about the virus thing...don't go on stupid sites. And scan your computer. Simple as that. OH, and Macs are less virus-prone since Windows have been around for a longer time. Macs haven't, so hackers are still trying to figure out how to hack them.

Or the fact that more people have windows computers, but ok...


I'm a big PC fan. I took a look at the 24" iMac. It cost $1700 and only had a 2.8ghz core2duo. Unacceptable for that amount of money.

[Ledgendary]

Yes that too.

I'm curious why Mac's are so popular though. And why on Youtube, lots of the videos are recorded with a Mac PC.

[Bcloutier]

This is one way to open a can of worms...

Too lazy to retype what I've said before on past Mac vs PC topics. Here's what I've said in one PM with Tabarnak about Mac vs PC.

Apple's software is very good - admit it. And I named the entry level programs. There's higher photo editing programs such as Aperture, and Final Cut for movies - both used by many professionals. At the Beijing Olympics, photographers had use of nearly two dozen Mac Pro's with Aperture on them and were blown away by them, and many considered buying a Mac after that. The simplicity and functionality of Apple's products was top notch. As a side note, Adobe designs their programs for the Mac, too.

Open source always has a chance of surpassing main stream programs. But the average user (and the majority of computers are such) will use programs they purchase from a store, or have it come with their computer. So, many users of Windows will not have fully-capable photo, music and movie editors built into them. They will go out and have to spend additional money, whereas Mac owners will not.

It does come down to personal preference. But still, saying that most people are fanboys is wrong. There is a portion of Apple's customers that are fanboys and I get pissed that them the same you do. They bring down our image. They make it look like Apple's customer-base is only fanboys who want their Apple products. A good number of Apple's customers are professionals and business people looking for quality products. There are then the general users who enjoy their Macs but don't go parading down Main Street proclaiming that Macs are amazing and anyone using Windows is an idiot. Unfortunately, there is a small percentage of Apple product users that do exactly that. We all sort of shun them - trust me.

Their customer base has also been rated the best out of the main companies by independent companies. Any company will tell you when your warranty expired. Apple is no different - they are a business not a charity. AppleCare is an investment people can make if they want, same as PC companies offer extended warranties. Apple's customer service has been very helpful when we've had to phone them with questions regarding purchases, etc.

I'll add in more and quote other people as this topic progresses.

Please, keep the fanboy crap out of here, though, okay? Can we actually get past page two this time without starting a riot? :x

~Bcloutier~

This post has been edited by Bcloutier: May 24 2009, 09:59 PM

[opac]

Saying Mac vs. PC is like askinng, "d o you eat your sandwich on bread or a slice of bread?" Macs are still PCs, because PC stands for Personal Computer. Now then--I prefer Windows boxes for overall compatibility. Macs are ridiculous when it comes to upgrades, so they lose my vote. On the other hand, the only Mac I liike is the Mac Mini, which makes a nice small and thin box.

well said about the "Macs are still PCs"

I have used both mac and PC's
Anyways here are my points:
Bad Points
1. Macs are way too expensive. Like redmonke said $1700 for a 2.8ghz core2duo, 9400m, 4 gigs of ram 24" computer... for that amount I could probably get a Core i7 940, 1 GTX 295 and 8 gigs of RAM.
2. Macs have horrible compatibility.
3. Too expensive to upgrade, which means that they are almost impossible to upgrade.

Good Points
1. Good software, OSX is great a bit hard to use at first, but noneless a great operating system
2. Very light, most mac computers are light
3. Enviroment, Apple is always finding new ways to help protect the enviroment by using new materials.


In my personal opinion I like PCs due to their compatiblity. But Linux is the best.

This post has been edited by opac: May 24 2009, 11:28 PM

[Faybro]

In my experience with Macs, they are slow, can't load EXE files (I like to make games) and the only point I would care about is iMovie, which I don't need due to Sony Vegas Movie Studio.
PCs have what I need.

I never used UNIX, Ubuntu, Linux or any other of those... D:

[aanders5]

Here's my "view".

Mac = basic, simple, easy to use. Not really for the hardcore adventurous techy people who program and use lots of neat software. Its more for those who want a simple and easy computer experience that just has basic things and does those things well, mainly involving media.

PC = more...customizable than mac, used for more programs and software uses than Macs, and "usually" preferred more often by tech people than normal users. PC is for those who want more than just media program like the mac, and PC has a wider range of software and programming uses than a Mac does, it seems like requires more computer skills than a Mac as well.


Both are good, I just think the mac is for simple use and mainly media work, while the PC is used more often by the techy type people who use lots of programs and software.

I'm a district tech for school so i fix and monitor 10,000 mac computers, but I've used PC all my life. Overall, I prefer the PC more because of it fits my interests and desires in the computer field, and career.

-Austin

[Magical]

My two cents...
I have a mac, I made the switch a year or two ago and love it :-) I find it a lot easier to use, there is an app for everything I want; with lots of customizable features. I don't need to be able to fiddle with every single setting: I use it for viewing photos, opening documents not controlling a nuclear missile.

I find them incredibly reliable, they come with a better set of starting software, and there a wide array of free, user-friendly applications. I don't want to upgrade either, if after three years I find a computer outdated, I'll buy a new one...

The system it self I find much easier to navigate and control, with 100s of simple commands, things like spaces are great as well.

[wildman]

I love the mac, I got the macbook Pro a few weeks ago and I think it's way better that the PC. And I know a few programs that can play windows only games on a Mac. 'Cider' is, but there are many more. Combining that with the usability and the features of a Mac, it;s easily better than the PC.