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Win vs Mac
- Thread starter Wightout
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MisterChief
Banned
Here's the deal. Windows is good for gaming and basic functions (word processing, organizing, music, etc.). OS X is good for web surfing and video/media editing. All the computers in my Video Editing class are Mac's, and they get the job done, and well.
skyking
Lifer
It comes down to this: Think of all the applications that you want now, and also ones you may want. Check for price and availability of those applications, in both platforms.
Add it all up.
If you can get what you want with either system give or take $200, then I would go with the MAC, myself🙂
I really doubt you can do that, though.
Add it all up.
If you can get what you want with either system give or take $200, then I would go with the MAC, myself🙂
I really doubt you can do that, though.
This will turn into a flame war as soon as someone says which is better so I'm going to throw out my opinion.
Windows IMO is better mostly because of software availability. Stability is not a reason to go one way or another they are both very stable and most people who compain about windows in this way have never had a stability issue with XP that was a XP issue. This computer runs 365/24/7 with random reboots when software or updates are needed so I'd say XP in my case is very stable. as for spyware don't install things that you don't know who they are from or what they are for an you will never have an issue.
Windows IMO is better mostly because of software availability. Stability is not a reason to go one way or another they are both very stable and most people who compain about windows in this way have never had a stability issue with XP that was a XP issue. This computer runs 365/24/7 with random reboots when software or updates are needed so I'd say XP in my case is very stable. as for spyware don't install things that you don't know who they are from or what they are for an you will never have an issue.
Hi Wightout,
For the most part you'll find that a Mac of roughly similar performance to a given PC config. will be significantly more expensive. That said, Macs have design features (stylistic, for example) that appeal to a segment of users. The Mac OS and included software are often said to be more "user friendly" than Windows (any flavor) or Linux. It goes without saying that those considerations are highly personal, and the best course of action is to choose the platform which best fits your needs and budget.
With Macs your choices are quite constrained--Apple is the only supplier. PCs come from lots of sources, Dell being the largest. Much more software is available for Windows, but pretty much anything can be done on Macs with careful software selection. Exceptions are with some kinds of very specialized stuff, but you sound like a user with modest needs. If you don't have lots of experience, the Windows world can be intimidating just because of the range of choices available. There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing". One advantage often cited for Mac OSX is the apparent lack of viruses/trojans/spyware that can make living with Windows exciting. For nontechnical/enthusiast types that advantage is definitely worth careful consideration. In the Windows world, XPSP2 has made things much better, but you still want good anti-virus and anti-spyware software running and always updated.
Really, the best thing would be for you to be able to muck around a bit with both platforms to get a feel for what you like best. You can find PCs everywhere, but Macs can be a bit tougher. Check for an Apple Store near you, or possibly a CompUSA. Apple has tried to place experienced Apple staff in at least some of the CompUSA stores--they would be best able to answer questions and demonstrate the hardware and OS. The regular CompUSA staff would be of little use whatsoever.
For the most part you'll find that a Mac of roughly similar performance to a given PC config. will be significantly more expensive. That said, Macs have design features (stylistic, for example) that appeal to a segment of users. The Mac OS and included software are often said to be more "user friendly" than Windows (any flavor) or Linux. It goes without saying that those considerations are highly personal, and the best course of action is to choose the platform which best fits your needs and budget.
With Macs your choices are quite constrained--Apple is the only supplier. PCs come from lots of sources, Dell being the largest. Much more software is available for Windows, but pretty much anything can be done on Macs with careful software selection. Exceptions are with some kinds of very specialized stuff, but you sound like a user with modest needs. If you don't have lots of experience, the Windows world can be intimidating just because of the range of choices available. There is such a thing as "too much of a good thing". One advantage often cited for Mac OSX is the apparent lack of viruses/trojans/spyware that can make living with Windows exciting. For nontechnical/enthusiast types that advantage is definitely worth careful consideration. In the Windows world, XPSP2 has made things much better, but you still want good anti-virus and anti-spyware software running and always updated.
Really, the best thing would be for you to be able to muck around a bit with both platforms to get a feel for what you like best. You can find PCs everywhere, but Macs can be a bit tougher. Check for an Apple Store near you, or possibly a CompUSA. Apple has tried to place experienced Apple staff in at least some of the CompUSA stores--they would be best able to answer questions and demonstrate the hardware and OS. The regular CompUSA staff would be of little use whatsoever.
Nothinman
Elite Member
Right, because everyone knows what they'll want to do with their computer months from now...
Do you really think you can post the question "Which system do you like better, but don't give me your opinion?". You can't do it like that. It's like asking which is better, Chevy or Ford? You can do everything you want with both, it's up to you to decide which you like better.
biostud
Lifer
Duh-oh. It's my right to speak my mind about current affairs. I didn't vote for Bin-laden or Kim-Il either but I'm still allowed to say they suck donkey's a$$. Same goes for GW. (Even though I acknowledge the right of US citizens to vote for whoever they want)
BTW I'm a part of the "rest of the world"
(I couldn't PM him so I had to respond here)
Schadenfroh
Elite Member
Depends where you are. In the US, this may be true, but in Australia, the gap is much less. Sure, Macs cost more here than in the US, but PC's cost more too. I priced a PC with similar specs to the iMac G5 1.6GHz, similar in that I couldn't find a GFX 5200 with only 64MB VRAM (closest was with 128MB), or a completely self contained case, and I found the iMac to only be AU$100 more, and with a student discount, the iMac was cheaper.
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