Apple Mac Vs PC

[Deleted account 210609001]

For a start, didn't we used to have a computer forum?

Anyway I'm considering buying a new laptop. Has to be able to handle my pathetic video editing, as well as all the normal internet stuff.

What would I lose or gain by getting a Mac rather than a "normal" laptop? Are there any fundamental differences? Is it intuitive to use, or would I have to re-learn everything?

Serious answers only, please. (Naive fool that I am...)

 

[Steptoe]

For a start, didn't we used to have a computer forum?

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[brucewayne]

Macs are a bit more expensive but in the long run you will be glad you paid the extra. Straight out of the box you will be "doing stuff" on it.

I'm a video graphic designer by trade for 17 years now and have used both mac and pc throughout my career. Would always choose a mac over pc for intuitive os, reliability, and general joy to use.

For a start, the people who make the hardware are the same people who make the software, so it works....well. None of this 3rd party bollocks with drivers, conflicts, virus's and constant updates and bug fixes.

And as for people complaining that you can't get all the software you need on them, thats bollocks too. Just about every mainstream app is pc and mac now.

Unless of course, you are some accountant or CAD artist who swears by some obscure app.

And of course, they look fantastic too. I'm typing this thread on a 6 yr old powerbook g4 which i have editied all my childrens video's on, created websites on and done 3 opening title sequences on for work.


go for it....

 

[Deleted account 210609001]

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I looked and looked and looked ..... Perhaps you could move the thread for me?

Macs are a bit more expensive but in the long run you will be glad you paid the extra. Straight out of the box you will be "doing stuff" on it.

I'm a video graphic designer by trade for 17 years now and have used both mac and pc throughout my career. Would always choose a mac over pc for intuitive os, reliability, and general joy to use.

For a start, the people who make the hardware are the same people who make the software, so it works....well. None of this 3rd party bollocks with drivers, conflicts, virus's and constant updates and bug fixes.

And as for people complaining that you can't get all the software you need on them, thats bollocks too. Just about every mainstream app is pc and mac now.

Unless of course, you are some accountant or CAD artist who swears by some obscure app.

And of course, they look fantastic too. I'm typing this thread on a 6 yr old powerbook g4 which i have editied all my childrens video's on, created websites on and done 3 opening title sequences on for work.


go for it....

Thanks. Bruce Wayne giving advice to Robin that doesn't involve Batspray, The Jokes or Catwoman. Holy useful forum!

 

[Northants Rob]

Yes, they are intuitive...yes, you will have some minor readjustment (not re-learning) to do...yes, they cost more (but as has been said, more than worth it)...yes, you will wonder why you never switched earlier.

No, you will not regret the switch. Go visit an Apple store and play with a few Macs...I did and was blown away by the usability of them.

 

[Thunder]

Robin

I switched to an Imac last June and after the initial learning to drive on the wrong side of the road bit would not consider going back to a PC.

As the guys have sid they are more expensive but thye just owrk so well and I've not had one issue with a blue screen of death and drivers are a thing of he past, just plug in and gt on with it.

No hesitation in recommending them, go try one out and see what you think

 

[camel_landy]

Yep... Agree with the others. I have no problems recommending Mac.

I make my living out of Bill Gate & MS Windows but at home I only have Mac.

Anyone who says that they're not compatible are talking out of their arse! As are those who harp on about availability of software... Microsoft even product Office for the Mac and have done so for years. On top of that, the Mac is now Intel based so you could even dual-boot the thing into Windows if you really must!

When a PC user starts using a Mac, the only problem they have is that they try to make things more complex than they need to coz that's what they have to do on a PC.

Anyway... Just buy one.

M

PS... Mac Windows is an excellent site for cross platform questions.

 

[Jonny_L]

I love macs, they are great for lots of creative type programs, and reliable. I have a PC too, which I really only use when I need to. The only annoying thing is when you get the occasional .exe file or something that you just can't use on anything but a PC.

But that said, you can run windows on intel-based macs now, and while I've not tried it yet, for me that's the clincher. I'll be PC free when mine dies.

If you can afford it, do it, you won't regret it. I've got a G4 somewhere that I bought in 2001, and it can still handle new versions of Logic if I don't go too OTT. Find me a windows PC that'll do that now! (well actually you can't, logic's mac only these days, but you get the idea )

It'll take a while to adjust, mainly just remembering to do ctrl+click instead of right click, and silly stuff, but you'll get used to it in no time.
Oh and macs are prettier too

 

[Decster]

Like Batman i use an old G4(8) and a newer (3yr old) powerbook G4, my wife uses PC and keeps getting headaches, well thats her story

Mac all the way Baby


PS gonna get a new iMac 24"

 

[Gaulois]

It'll take a while to adjust, mainly just remembering to do ctrl+click instead of right click, and silly stuff, but you'll get used to it in no time.
Oh and macs are prettier too

Or just get a Mighty Mouse which has a right click.

 

[SilentG]

+1 for the Mac. Are you in a desperate rush to splash some cash? Rumour has it that the next generation of Mac laptops should break cover in October.

cheers,

Paul

 

[AndyB]

Bought a macbook pro and and imac so far this year and am contemplating puting daughter on to an ibook. Love it, beats the pants off windows.
Andrew

 

[judge]

You'll lose a couple of hundred quid extra from your wallet, you'd gain an infinitley better user experience.

And once you'd configured the mousepad for right-clicking and remembered its not CTRL+ but CMD+ for your shortcuts you're away.

Nothing you've specified you want to do won't be already be covered with the iLife applications included. Double the memory by buying it for a fraction of the price from Crucial and you'll be one happy chappy and you'll soon forget all about the couple of hundred quid less in your wallet.

 

[shready]

I run two Macs at home, an iMac and an iBook.

I also have a Windows laptop as the kids have heaps of Windows games that will not run on the Mac.

I prefer the Macs but have to admit I have never had to have a computer repaired before until I bought my iBook. The iMac however has been faultless.

If I had to buy all over again, what would I get?

An iMac and a Windows laptop.

 

[Fanum]

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[Decster]

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for all known PC users...

 

[Jonny_L]

I had no idea we have such a mac biased forum. This place gets better every day

 

[(RIP) Tunneruk]

It'll be the best purchase you ever make .................... You really won't understand what we all mean until you own one................ Then it'll all make sense

 

[Thunder]

It'll be the best purchase you ever make .................... You really won't understand what we all mean until you own one................ Then it'll all make sense

Bit like a GS then

 

[DaveGSCymro]

It'll be the best purchase you ever make .................... You really won't understand what we all mean until you own one................ Then it'll all make sense

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