AnaBBarrosFan Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I'm going to get a new comp mine... is crap and old. I can't do anything with it. So my question is:What should I get? Mac or PC?It would help if u guys would give me some imput. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avadakedavra Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 Depends on what you want to do with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 yeah.I have both. I used them for different things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkCouture Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I have used both too. Like everyone has said so far, it depends what you are using it for, and what you are looking for in a comp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo52285 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I personally prefer PC but thats just me, I'm not to keen on macs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 all things equal, Mac is much better. linux is just much better for a platform. and you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.for the PC, there's much more software, if that matters. if you're going to play games, it's PC. and upgrading is way cheaper. ultimately, the PC is faster than the Mac, but that might not matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianas Llama Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 have you ever used a mac before? its a learning curve. id only get one if you were particularly interested in the aesthetics of the computers. otherwise a PC is just that much more versatile. PS another note, my mums mac book has suffered a ram blow out and a internal modem failure and the computer isnt even a year old.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avadakedavra Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 all things equal, Mac is much better. linux is just much better for a platform. and you don't have to worry about compatibility issues.for the PC, there's much more software, if that matters. if you're going to play games, it's PC. and upgrading is way cheaper. ultimately, the PC is faster than the Mac, but that might not matterIn regards to software, the new macs can run PC software now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianas Llama Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 They only have one mouse button!!!! *tears out hair* the madness! Dont do it AnnaBB!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo52285 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 that one mouse button is a pain in the ass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 oyto do basic stuff, the mac is easier. it's built to be easier for everything. but it's also a lot more accessible as a power user because of linux.parts failures I can't address. I think macs are generally reliable.and yes, they now run PC software as well, although since I have both I don't bother.and the 1-button mouse? toss it! I have logitech mice for both machines. most mice are too small for my hands anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaBBarrosFan Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 Thanks u guys!Im a photoshop whore. I just need something that'll be fast, hold a bunch of shit and let me play some games. Oh..... and can hold all of my MASSIVE work files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 well, photoshop = mac. games = pc. depends what kind of games though. the latest graphics-based games PC, but simpler games are out there for mac.plus, the mac community is seriously fun and rabid. you can't beat that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo52285 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 excuse me but CS2 runs very good on my PC thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrianas Llama Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 id also like to say, the PC you could buy for the price of a mac? phenominal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 yeah, I have adobe and macromedia for both machines, I just prefer it on macif I had to pick one, mac for sure.but yes, costs more. for me, the benefits outweigh that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog107 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 PC is a much better platform. Back in the day a mac could outperform a PC in heavy processing/ram intensive applications (aka PS and video editing) thus the strong userbase in those fields. Since then a PC has become a much faster platform and will outperform a mac in most of those fields. Just recently the macs switched to the same hardware that PCs use so essentialy your paying a huge premium for an OS. And yes you can run 99.9% of your windows apps on a mac using an emulator (which means they run slower) and there is no guarantee there wont be bugs in the emulation. You can also use boot camp, but that just means your gonna have to shell out for a windows licence which means even more money burnt for your mac. PC is the best answer imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neo52285 Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 and this is why maddog is maddog i have no idea what i just said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhett Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 it's true that PC has come a long way in the past decade - and keep in mind that I use PC as well - but just the idea of open source is more appealing. so mac and linux and all the open source software is just better than having a 'state-controlled' OS like windows where all the API's are under wraps and you have to be a serious power user to get the results you want.but the biggest thing is that MS pushes you to have all kinds of security holes so they can monitor your every move and store all your data. it's ugly. I spent 3 days tweaking my windows before I connected it to the Net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnaBBarrosFan Posted June 27, 2006 Author Share Posted June 27, 2006 uh.... kinda going for a PC but Rhett what u just said got me curious? My data? Wah?! I work for a pretty important company (eh.. not so much xD) but my info is pretty important. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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