Mac versu PC,{snicker,snicker}

[globaldesigns]

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]

What a Mac?

[Joe Reefer]

Mac

[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?

[sphelps]

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]

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

[Ron99]

Originally Posted by ealbay

Have thought about a Hackintosh? Mac OS on intel processor or vmware. Fun and challenging project to do. Snow leopard installed on i7 920 overclocked to 4.2 ghz 6gb mem and 1t HD. Also running snow leopard in vmware. Get the best of both worlds. Snow leopard only cost $35 for the os.

Might be fun but for long term compatibility and stability it is not the best way to go. you have to jump through hoops every time Apple releases a system update (which they do frequently) and there is no guarantee that future updates will be able to be hacked onto non Apple hardware.

As for the difference between the Macbook and the Macbook Pro, the main ones are:

1. Macbook has USB I/O vs. USB + Firewire + SD card slot in the Pro

2. Macbook supports up to 4GB Ram, Pro is up to 8GB

3. Pro can be configured with faster graphics chips and more VRAM and I think has more BTO configurations and options but that may not be important to you.


The other thing to remember is cost of extras you may need such as virus protection software etc. that you have to factor into the Windows PC costs as well. Make a list of total cost rather than just the cost of the machine itself.

[Doug]

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

[lastlight]

Never write-off the unibody aluminum case like that! Pick one up and then pickup the sony...you'll be sold. Much like I was with my nikon after i held it's canon competition.

[Doug]

Originally Posted by Ron99

Might be fun but for long term compatibility and stability it is not the best way to go. you have to jump through hoops every time Apple releases a system update (which they do frequently) and there is no guarantee that future updates will be able to be hacked onto non Apple hardware.

As for the difference between the Macbook and the Macbook Pro, the main ones are:

1. Macbook has USB I/O vs. USB + Firewire + SD card slot in the Pro

2. Macbook supports up to 4GB Ram, Pro is up to 8GB

3. Pro can be configured with faster graphics chips and more VRAM and I think has more BTO configurations and options but that may not be important to you.


The other thing to remember is cost of extras you may need such as virus protection software etc. that you have to factor into the Windows PC costs as well. Make a list of total cost rather than just the cost of the machine itself.

Thanks Ron. I have considered those into the mac. But do many not say viris protection will be needed one day? As for pc, I have, what I think is good protection available from my cable service provided. Its F-Secure but it was just to large for my desktop, so had to take it out and just use avg free for now. Thats one reason I need enough speed and memory, is to handle the F-Secure is I go pc.

I was impressed with the Macs photo software, which I would have to purchase for a pc to have the same quality.