Mac vs PC

Seattle · **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2008, 05:57:15 am

Quote from: "sla31"

Quote from: "Seattle"
My Vista works wonders on all our computers (labtops and big junkies) I dont like the apple system software..... for, me Idont know where anything is.... atleast with Windows, I can understand why they have somethnigs this way and that way, etc.

I had the same problem when I first switched. My friend convineced me to buy a Mac and I really didn't like it at first. Then after using it a while I began to like it so much more.

Plus, how could I betray a company that supports 50,000 + jobs in WA state.

sla31 · **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2008, 06:05:42 am

True. I know how important jobs are. How about you just support the Boeing company even more.

Seattle · **Reply #17 on:** May 22, 2008, 06:07:44 am

Quote from: "sla31"

True. I know how important jobs are. How about you just support the Boeing company even more.

Dont even question that one! You should to.... arent you from Kansas?

pseudoswede · **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2008, 07:10:57 am

Quote from: "sla31"

Apple, I love Macs new operating system. I have tried Vista and don't like it. XP was pretty good though.

Sadly, W2K was the pantheon of MS operating systems. If they could've built-in fast-switching in W2K, I would've never upgraded to XP. And there's no way I'll ever upgrade to Vista until I absolutely, positively have to.

SkinnyRabbit · **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:43:33 am

The computer typing this message is a vista computer. It sucks, Vista is one of the hardest operating systems to get used to. Hopefully Leopard is much, much easier.

czhang · **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:49:37 am

Macs are just as bad as Dells

. The software is too limited, the build quality (IME) is crap, and they're just as overpriced (in terms of value) as ThinkPads were when IBM still made them (btw, ThinkPads still rock)! Not saying there aren't any crap PC's out there, though [*cough*DELL*cough*]. AND Apple still insists on that GIANT touchpad button! Its annoying enough looking at it, but its worse when you use it! Its almost like when you press it down on one side the other tilts up like a see-saw! Ok, I am (technically) a film-maker and I have to admit the Final Cut suite of software is good. But then again, Apple BOUGHT FINAL CUT FROM MACROMEDIA!

Also, I can't help but mention how crap the Air is. I mean, one USB port, a MICRO-dvi port, and a headphone jack. Thats it. Ok I can understand that it wouldn't fit on a computer of that thinness but being thin doesn't mean as much (of course, unless its as thick as my friend's Dell) as weight, especially for an ultraportable. The ThinkPad X300 has three USB ports, VGA, a headphone and mic jack, and a DVD burner! Without the burner, its lighter than the Crapbook Air. With it, its about .01 of a pound heavier.

Well, there was my rant against Macs...

CHR · **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:54:32 am

Does anyone here use Linux/alternative operating systems? I installed it on an old computer I had lying around, and it actually seems to work quite well, although I haven't really had the time to test it. When you consider it is free, it seems good value (especially if you only need to do your average word processing, photo editing, few games etc.).

yourefired · **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:56:48 am

I frankly like Apple. It's not just the software or useability. Considering the thing sits on my desk close to 24 hours a day and I stare at it for a good 15, aesthetics is important too. And Apple wins in that department.

Dude, bottom line, it's a COMPUTER. Buy whatever you like.

sla31 · **Reply #23 on:** May 22, 2008, 02:48:32 pm

Quote from: "SkinnyRabbit"

The computer typing this message is a vista computer. It sucks, Vista is one of the hardest operating systems to get used to. Hopefully Leopard is much, much easier.

I personally love Leopard. I think it is wonderful.

sla31 · **Reply #24 on:** May 22, 2008, 02:49:49 pm

Quote from: "Seattle"

Quote from: "sla31"
True. I know how important jobs are. How about you just support the Boeing company even more.
Dont even question that one! You should to.... arent you from Kansas?

Oh I support Boeing. Don't think I don't. However if Microsoft were in Kansas I would move.

No not really, but i would still buy Apples.

Pavel · **Reply #25 on:** May 22, 2008, 08:28:19 pm

Macs are not that good for professionals and those who like to fill their computers with software.

pseudoswede · **Reply #26 on:** May 22, 2008, 09:05:25 pm

Quote from: "new-at-flying"

Macs are not that good for professionals and those who like to fill their computers with software.

Photography/video professionals would disagree.

Pavel · **Reply #27 on:** May 22, 2008, 10:02:16 pm

Quote from: "pseudoswede"

Quote from: "new-at-flying"
Macs are not that good for professionals and those who like to fill their computers with software.

Photography/video professionals would disagree.

I ment more of software development.

StephenM · **Reply #28 on:** May 22, 2008, 11:08:29 pm

Quote from: "new-at-flying"

Macs are not that good for professionals and those who like to fill their computers with software.

I would say that PCs are better alright for Business Related activities, but I have never used a Mac properly for their supposed strength of Graphics.

If you really want you could do a cost/benefit analysis, as the cost of a Mac is huge compared to a PC.

nwadeltaboy · **Reply #29 on:** May 22, 2008, 11:16:25 pm

Get a Mac. Macs are so much better!

And, if you for some extremely strange reason you get tired of the Mac processor, no probs. Windows can be installed on macs, if you want. Both systems can run on the same Apple computer.