Mac versu PC,{snicker,snicker} - Page 2

Slick Fork · #1 02-19-2010, 10:55 PM

Get the computer that will run the software you want it to. Simple as that. A couple of "neat" free programs don't really mean much if the stuff you really want to run is incompatible. Mac has a good OS, so does Microsoft so it should really come down to the programs you want to run.

globaldesigns · #2 02-19-2010, 02:18 AM

I currently run:
2 laptops with Windows XP
2 workstations with Windows XP
~20 Servers running Windows 2003 Server
2 Servers running Windows 2000 Server

I have run every O/S that Microsoft has ever run. Except for Windows 2000 Workstation, I have never had an issue. I have never had any BSOD (Blue Screens of Death) except for the Windows 2000 Workstation. I gotta say that was a bad one, but otherwise never had issues.

Currently my main workstation I use is with Windows XP, probably 4-5 years old and never had to reformat and start over.

So I don't know why others complain so much, I can say both PC and Mac are good. I choose PC because you can do more with it and if you are a gamer, PC will be the only way.

PoonTang · #3 02-19-2010, 03:38 AM

What a Mac?

Joe Reefer · #4 02-19-2010, 03:27 PM

Doug · #5 02-19-2010, 04:07 PM

Thanks for the input so far guys. Appreciated. I see in todays Future shop flyer the Sony is a $100 off, so $1199. But still, for a $100 less the Mac Book or a $100 more for the Pro. Not sure what the pro advantage is besides the back lit keys and the casing?

sphelps · #6 02-19-2010, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Thanks for the input so far guys. Appreciated. I see in todays Future shop flyer the Sony is a $100 off, so $1199. But still, for a $100 less the Mac Book or a $100 more for the Pro. Not sure what the pro advantage is besides the back lit keys and the casing?

Well back lit keys would be nice but it also has the aluminum body and card reader, I don't think it has much else.

globaldesigns · #7 02-19-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug

Thanks for the input so far guys. Appreciated. I see in todays Future shop flyer the Sony is a $100 off, so $1199. But still, for a $100 less the Mac Book or a $100 more for the Pro. Not sure what the pro advantage is besides the back lit keys and the casing?

Personally I would recommend a Toshiba for PC, I have had 2 HP's, but had nothing but problems with the mouse pad. I can't comment on Sony as I have never had one, but would say stick to companies that specialize in computer design and manufacturing. Sony, IMO, isn't one of them.

Here is a Toshiba of the same price:
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...a246e8cabden02

Doug · #8 02-19-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by globaldesigns

Personally I would recommend a Toshiba for PC, I have had 2 HP's, but had nothing but problems with the mouse pad. I can't comment on Sony as I have never had one, but would say stick to companies that specialize in computer design and manufacturing. Sony, IMO, isn't one of them.

Here is a Toshiba of the same price:
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ...a246e8cabden02

Toshiba was my first preference when I first started looking actually but heard some stories about failures??

The one I liked was one step down from that one with the i3 but still 4m ram and 500 harddrive which is more than enough for me, plus I believe it has a 16in. screen and cheaper @ $799