[GNOME32]

Hey, I'm really stuck on which I should buy and use. I've heard a lot of good things about both Macs and PCs, but there are also some bad things about both, and I would like to know what you guys think, from technical, geeky standpoint

Macs or PCs ?

[nimd4]

Hm, there must be like a million threads about this already... IMO macs blow, that's from a technical point of view. Otherwise they just suck Why is it that Apple dropped their architecture and switched over to Intel.

A-a-anyway, the way Apple does business is like this:

Email and Telephone Support for Emagic branded products is no longer available.

http://www.apple.com/support/emagic/

Emagic Logic Audio was the greatest *audio editing* software (sequencer, whatever you wanna call it ). Then Apple got it & it's available on the Mac only now. Whatever. Let 'em have it - they need all they can get (really).

Seriously now, the way I see it is if you want something that costs twice as much - and works twice as slow - get yourself a Mac xD Basically Intel owns Apple (literally now hehe). Historically, Macs are not cost-efficient, have had terrible upgradebility and dangerous lack, availabilty and supply of software.

Personally I would like never, ever get a Mac, for the simple fact that I don't live in the States.

[TechGuy]

I've always been a PC man myself, but to try to avoid making this thread identical to every other "Mac vs PC" that's been out there, let's add some news:

The Army's Apple program to bring more Macs into military facilities is being led by Jonathan Broskey, a former Apple employee who says it's not just that Macs are a less inviting target than Windows; Apple's version of Unix is inherently more secure than Windows, he says. Some observers, however, are taking issue with that assessment.

[Tsugaru]

Well I've used Windows all my life and I've gotten bored with it and I went out and got a MacBook. So far I'm enjoying it more than Windows, which is virus heaven and Mac isn't.

I'm on this Mac a lot and the programs are really awesome with so many cool features. I find Mac more for entertainment than PC, PC is more technical and more for business. Well that's just my thoughts and I just love Mac now.

[ferrija1]

Oh my gosh, I just voted for PC. stubby fingers......

Make sure you try both before you buy. I recommend a Mac personally, since they can run both operating systems, but it's all up to you.

[TechGuy]

If you had a PC, that wouldn't have happened. (just kidding)

[cancon]

hahahaha - everyone has voted PC so far!

It really depends on what you want to do with your computer. If you're a gamer, get a PC. If you're a designer, get a mac. If you're a SQL guy, get a PC. If you use your computer to just check e-mail, download stuff, and have some fun, get a mac. If you're a server guy, get a PC. If you're a journalist get a mac.

Tell me your career, i'll tell you what to buy.

[cancon]

Quite ironic that you have a linux avatar though :P

[loserOlimbs]

I see no reason to buy a Mac anymore. If you know enough to keep your PC safe then you don't need a Mac. Designers on a PC have more designer programs choices.

If all you do is check emal and surf, buy an Eee!

[GoSoxTM]

Originally Posted by loserOlimbs

I see no reason to buy a Mac anymore. If you know enough to keep your PC safe then you don't need a Mac. Designers on a PC have more designer programs choices.

If all you do is check emal and surf, buy an Eee!

Agreed, with the amazing AV protection there is nowadays (and this site if something does baffle me ;P) Macs just don't seem necessary to me. And the all-too-popular phrase "Macs don't get viruses" is void x]

[delwin]

I've only used a Pc, but I've been interested in a Mac. The only drawbacks so far as I'm concerned is that the Mac is rather pricey compared to the Pc and I'm not sure the Pc software I have would run on a Mac. Also, I live in an area where there is no Apple store. Best Buy doesn't seem to carry Macs.

The freedom from viruses and reputed ease of use would be welcomed, tho.

Delwin

[ferrija1]

Originally Posted by loserOlimbs

I see no reason to buy a Mac anymore. If you know enough to keep your PC safe then you don't need a Mac. Designers on a PC have more designer programs choices.

If you're good with technology you can set-up and run a Windows machine with minimal effort, but people who don't want to take the time to set their computer up well should buy a Mac. I'm talking about setting up networking, programs, security, etc.

Final Cut Studio is only on Macs.

[TechGuy]

Mac does have a pretty interface. The hardware is expensive and software difficult to find. The problem with new users getting Macs is that they generally have trouble finding family and friends who can help (they all have PCs). On the other hand, maybe that's an advantage to the family!

(ferrija, I'm writing this from Donora, PA -- heading to Monroeville tonight. )

[ferrija1]

Mac hardware is expensive (for a reason, blah, blah, blah...), but software is plentiful. If you can do it on Windows, you can do it on a Mac. Support can be a problem though there are a few great forums for Macs and AppleCare is arguably the best support out there.

What are you doing over here in Pittsburgh?

[TechGuy]

Was born in Pittsburgh -- visiting friends and family. We're heading out tomorrow, but I'll have to let you know next time we're in town so we can grab a meal.