Is it time to give up on PC's and buy a Mac

[usayit]

A mac isn't going to stop pop ups, will it make you less susceptible to viruses when you're browsing porn and downloading stuff off of torrents? yes.

OMG.. my mac must be crawling with viruses now... thanks for pointing that out.

 

[MartinCrabtree]

I've never owned anything but Apple. However I've used MS stuff on the job and find the execution of the programs unfinished and lacking polish. I'll stick with Apple.

 

[Alan92RTTT]

The PC v Mac war can be summed up easily.

Those who can afford them, and those who cannot and thereby try to pretend that Windows are somehow equal.

On the consumer level, they are not even comparable.

You poor deluded soul.

If I wanted one I could purchase any product apple makes. But I do not need any of them. There is not a thing I can not do with my PC that I need/want to do. I can use photoshop, I can edit video, I can make DVD's, I can do my finances, I can do programming, I can surf and I can play the latest computer games. And at the end of the day I have more money in my pocket.

You, can do the same things. (Well except for the latest computer games ) There is one difference between......





Instead of money in your pocket you can look at your "cool" Apple logo.

 

[Josh220]

The PC v Mac war can be summed up easily.

Those who can afford them, and those who cannot and thereby try to pretend that Windows are somehow equal.

On the consumer level, they are not even comparable.

You poor deluded soul.

If I wanted one I could purchase any product apple makes. But I do not need any of them. There is not a thing I can not do with my PC that I need/want to do. I can use photoshop, I can edit video, I can make DVD's, I can do my finances, I can do programming, I can surf and I can play the latest computer games. And at the end of the day I have more money in my pocket.

You, can do the same things. (Well except for the latest computer games ) There is one difference between......





Instead of money in your pocket you can look at your "cool" Apple logo.

You're right, you can do all of those things. I just prefer to do them better

BTW all new (and upcoming) computer games are on both platforms unless it's contracted through Xbox since they are owned by Microsoft (i.e., Call of Duty). Blizzard makes all of their games Mac compatible and since they are the largest video game company that has ever existed, I think we are alright.

 

[Big]

I haven't had an anti virus, or a firewall on in 5 years and have yet to have any computer problems related to that.

Of course, he isn't connected to internet or turn it on for that fact... lol
If you really knew anything about computers (not saying you don't, I don't know you) you would see that there are usually lots of little stupid things that are on your computer that you don't even know about. My computer runs fine at the moment *knocks on wood* but when I give it to my girlfriend to go through, tons of trojans or other things come up...

 

[Alan92RTTT]

Blizzard makes all of their games Mac compatible and since they are the largest video game company that has ever existed, I think we are alright.

Well I guess on a computer for 4 titles is a lot of games I guess having blizzard makes you "all right".


If I put the effort into it I could show you how pathetic the Mac is as a gaming platform. But you are just not worth the effort.

 

[Dominantly]

It's more then just the fact that everyone owns a PC, that keeps the virus world alive. It also has to do with how the two platforms process information, specifically executable files. Unix based systems like Mac OS X only allow you to run executable files within your own protected memory block. It's not as advantageous for people to try and write code for a virus for a system that will likely not allow it to spread, or even be effective.

I run a fairly powerful PC and have no issues with it, but I also have a friend who owns Apple products galore (top of the line stuff all around), and he has swayed me to look into a MacBook for my next purchase. My PC does just fine, but I think for mobile processing, the Mac might be the better option.

 

[Fedaykin]

If you can afford one Macs are very well built computers with top of the line components put together to make a powerful, integrated system that though it is very limited in terms of upgrading it is powerful enough to not be obsolete in less than say three years.

If you're not a fan of OSX it is fairly simple and effective to install say Windows 7 on it, or run it along OSX.

All in all Apple computers, especially the Macbook Pros, are among the best commercial computers in terms of build quality and power. The only brand comparable to them in this respect is Lenovo's Thinkpad series. I myself would prefer a Thinkpad for various reasons, but for someone who isn't a tech junkie like myself a Macbook is an excellent purchase if you can afford it and don't care about upgrading your system without having to buy a new one entirely.


IF you are a tech junkie though, you should know that for half the price of a loaded Macbook of iMac you can build yourself a very powerful PC(Macs are PCs btw) whiich you can upgrade to your hearts content and install almost any OS on it that you want.


From what I can see though OP, your concerns doesn't have to do with build quality, power, components, upgrading, etc. It has to do with the Operating System. Though yes 95% of viruses are created for the Windows OS, the problem doesn't really lie on the system, but on the user. A smart enough user is capable of one of these, or all of them:

1. Using effective Anti Virus, Anti Malware, and Firewall software in order to protect yourself from infection.

2. Be aware of what you are downloading/installing and from where in order to avoid such infections(I have done this for 15+ years on Windows OSs from Windows 98 to Windows 7 without problems).

3. [sarcasm]Download and use Common Sense 2010, best Anti Everything out there[/sarcasm]


In my opinion the Macbook/iMac lineup is overpriced when compared to products with the same capabilities of other brands. The only advantage I see from them over 98% of other brands(2% is the Thinkpad line I mentioned, almost as rugged, a lot more versatile, and cheaper too) is build quality. Macs cater mainly to two kinds of people: hipsters who want the 'coolest' computer out there(this is about 90% of Mac buyers), and professionals/enthusiasts who want a quality product that has the power to perform things like multimedia editing in an easy to use, straight forward, sleek package.

So yes OP, if you have the money, go get a Mac. Just don't go off pretending to be cool just because you have one, we don't need anymore of that kind of Mac user. In terms of OSX vs Windows, both are capable, neither is better worse; anyone who says different is one or many of these: biased/fanboy/ignorant/uninformed/wasting their time.



Sorry for the mild rant, TL: DR: If you have the money go right ahead OP. If you don't and don't mind using Windows or Linux either build a computer from good components or get any other brand with the same capabilities as a Mac at a probably lower price.

 

[Josh220]

Blizzard makes all of their games Mac compatible and since they are the largest video game company that has ever existed, I think we are alright.

Well I guess on a computer for 4 titles is a lot of games I guess having blizzard makes you "all right".


If I put the effort into it I could show you how pathetic the Mac is as a gaming platform. But you are just not worth the effort.

Unfortunately, I also know what it takes to turn a PC into a competent gaming platform. Been there, done that, and prefer to play on my 27" screen which blows away any other monitor I have played on, and doesn't slow down for anything.

Some of my buddies still prefer to build their own PC's (if you can buy it in a generic store such as Best Buy, etc., then it's not even worth purchasing because it will never come close to a Mac.) There are a few exceptions out there but they have to be ordered (Alienware for example).

I will say it again since you are apparently a little slower than I initially gave you credit for. On the generic consumer level, there is no comparison. Regardless of your denial.

Unsubscribed.

 

[LokiZ]

I haven't had an anti virus, or a firewall on in 5 years and have yet to have any computer problems related to that.

Of course, he isn't connected to internet or turn it on for that fact... lol
If you really knew anything about computers (not saying you don't, I don't know you) you would see that there are usually lots of little stupid things that are on your computer that you don't even know about. My computer runs fine at the moment *knocks on wood* but when I give it to my girlfriend to go through, tons of trojans or other things come up...

Well if your bank account is still intact and your PC doesn't run as slow as a snail up hill, then move to step two. Do you have any uncontrollable software crashes? No? Still good then. Next question are you limited in anything you want to do on your PC. If no then you have what you need and most likely you practice at least some safe use processes.

I would be interested in hearing your take on me... Despite you not knowing me

My PC is at least 13 years old
has had one hard drive replaced
has never had the OS hard drive wiped
The PC was not built from scratch
the PC was a reconditioned purchase
I am not at a CS major level, (no schooling for that)
I use my PC for video editing and authoring
I use my PC for 3d modeling and rendering
I use my PC for photo processing, printing
I use my PC internet research and anything else that strikes my fancy
I use AV software and a the generic Firewall
the OS is XP pro now SP3 but started at SP1 I believe.
I own a PC not because I can not afford a MAC but because It doesn't really take the amount of brains to run a PC in an efficient manner that everyone thinks it does.

Again she's around 13 years old she's had a virus or 2 over those years but nothing that was not able to be cleaned. And she still purrs like a kitten.

Oh and to the OP: I say if you want to switch to MAC go for it the choice is yours your decision is not set in stone. It won't make you cool except in your own mind because that is what cool is. But if you are having problems with PC you might as well try a MAC. Not my cup of tea, but if there was no PC I'd own one LOL. (a mac that is.)

 

[ghpham]

Arguments about which is better...PC vs. Mac is useless :thumbdown::thumbdown:

 

[Mbnmac]

Blizzard makes all of their games Mac compatible and since they are the largest video game company that has ever existed, I think we are alright.

Well I guess on a computer for 4 titles is a lot of games I guess having blizzard makes you "all right".


If I put the effort into it I could show you how pathetic the Mac is as a gaming platform. But you are just not worth the effort.

*checks his steam account and upcoming releases for mac*

Yeah ok.


The whole gaming argument is retarded, he didn't ask about games, so don't bring em up, anybody.

If you're argument is 'power = better' that's fine, but don't say I or any other mac user is 'deluded' for liking how the programs run and work and enjoy the end experience.


And for what it's worth, a lot of pro-artists out there have switched to using a mac with things like photoshop etc, not for photos but drawing etc and have always remarked how much better it runs and feels, and how much less it'll crash on you.

To the OP;
If you have played with a mac and like how it runs, and you're not breaking the bank getting a mac, get one, there are several options on desktop or laptop based, but know that a macbook has all the usual laptop limitations.

I've had my imac for nearly 4 years now and it still runs great

 

[LokiZ]

Arguments about which is better...PC vs. Mac is useless :thumbdown::thumbdown:

Actually that is just slightly incorrect. Arguments about which is better for everyone...PC vs. Mac is useless. Arguments about which is better for you ...PC vs. Mac is not so useless as it defines how your work flow, well flows for you. And depending on that is how well you can get done what you need to get done.

For me I use PC and I use dell and this is primarily why...

Mac vs. PC III: Mac Slaughtered Again

 

[M.Powell]

I was pondering this same question this week... did some research and for MY purposes my pc's do what I need done. So I would rather save the money a Mac would cost me and put it towards software or camera items I'd like to own. That's just me. I own a dell and a vaio, and love my vaio. It works brilliantly, cost less than my dell which I've had a lot of trouble out of, (power cord died, hard drive went out, and then it finally stopped turning on and powering up, so after a long phone call with dell I got them to put into effect the send my old one and get a new one warranty into effect. ) The 2nd dell is working ok so far. So after all my online research I'm sticking with pc's (most likely Vaio's in the future) because it does everything I need it to do.
And anyone owning a pc without using a very good virus/pc protectant is silly (my mom is one of these people and is constantly having trouble with hers). I'm online pretty much all day every day (so are my kids and husband) when we're home and between the 4 of us the laptops are almost never logged off. Not a single problem with them other than the one I sent back. But that's what warranties and virus/pc maintenance is for

 

[Lightspeedfoto]

I have a 27" imac and a macbook pro, and iphone. I love them all. On the other side, I also still have to use a lenovo thinkpad for work, and we do a lot of work with images (not editing), documents, databases, etc. Both are suited well for the tasks they perform.

However, with that being said, the usability of my mac is 10 times that of the PC. I don't have to go down a checklist everytime I want to do something on my mac. I Just do it and it works, no matter how I do it.

No downloading drivers, etc. Networking is a breeze on a mac system, especially with airport express, extreme etc. On the PC, if everybody doesn't like eachother, it's a 2 hour conversation with the geek squad. Maybe windows 7 addresses some of the usability, but I don't know yet. I only know that I only use windows XP pro.

As far as editing goes, i rarely use photoshop anymore now with Aperture 3 and lightroom. You can do most anything you would need unless in the graphic design world.

Macs Rule, which is also why their stock is booming! No system is perfect, but I always like to make it as streamlined as possible. And since i'm a shareholder, whenever you guys buy macs and their stock goes up, I make money! SWEEEEETTT!