Mac versu PC,{snicker,snicker}

Chase31 · #1 02-21-2010, 06:28 AM

i believe quality over quantity, one of my friends has a mac and they update (large updates) constantly, so either new computer or price of new op system, and he finds it frustrating (see this in ipods, there pushing to hard for new ones) and i run AVG free and haven't had any problems with updates, have had some errors but i like to fiddle with my computer (user errors)... i run AVG free so i dont pay a whole bunch for a crap nortan or other AV.
IMO AVG is better also... id say PC

fkshiu · #2 02-21-2010, 06:51 AM

I switched from running PCs for the last 20 years over to an iMac last year and the swap was seamless and utterly pain free. The iMac even recognized and runs my ancient Laserjet 4L without any issue.

I'm just a casual computer user and a bit of a closet Luddite so megabytes and gigahertz were actually of little consequence for me. I just wanted a computer that could edit AVCHD video and had a good photo editor out of the box. The Mac did that and seamlessly integrated my iPod Touch as well. Yes, I'm full into the Kool-Aid that Steve's serving up.

Veng68 · #3 02-21-2010, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fkshiu

I switched from running PCs for the last 20 years over to an iMac last year and the swap was seamless and utterly pain free. The iMac even recognized and runs my ancient Laserjet 4L without any issue.

I'm just a casual computer user and a bit of a closet Luddite so megabytes and gigahertz were actually of little consequence for me. I just wanted a computer that could edit AVCHD video and had a good photo editor out of the box. The Mac did that and seamlessly integrated my iPod Touch as well. Yes, I'm full into the Kool-Aid that Steve's serving up.

Which one did you get? I would love to get the 27 inch iMac but probably end up with the 21 incher. I will also dual boot it with Windows 7 for the best of both worlds

Cheers,
Vic

fishoholic · #4 02-21-2010, 02:54 PM

We bought a mac mini this Christmas and I have to say I love my Mac! It is so much more user friendly, I don't know much about computers, so it helps that every app comes with step by step instructions on how to use it. I also find it runs a lot faster. It takes hardly any time at all to boot up/restart it and I find all the web pages load a lot faster then my PC did. Plus I don't have to run anti-virus software, and the programs/apps the Mac come with are really cool.

There is this app that is a picture of a red chair and it's called "front row" I can click on it and it shows me any movie trailer that I'd like to see and it shows me what is playing in the movie theaters close to me. There is also an app called "dashboard" and at any time you can click on it and (I set mine to have) a calender, clock, calculator, and the weather pop up on the screen just over top (sort of see through like) of your current screen.

The mac just makes everything easier for me to use and more convenient too. My name is Laurie and I'm a Mac!

and honestly I'll never go back

StirCrazy · #5 02-21-2010, 03:36 PM

Mac's are over rated now. 5 years ago ya I would have got a mack, but I have two laptops, and one desktop. the old laptop ran XP and I had a few problems but nothing that wasn't my own fault. the new laptop and the desktop run Vista. the desktop is almost 3 years old now, never reloaded, never had a problem. the only time it gets shut off is when I install updates wich is seldom now.

the lap top also runs 24/7 with no problems. one thing I did learn over the years is to stay away from free antivirius/firewall software there is a reason there free... think about it. also stay away from nortons it is a huge power hog. the best thing I have found believe it or not is microsoft one step live. 3 years on it now and never got a virius or any other problem.

now I have played with Mac my aunt gave me her power book for 3 months for me to try. I have always liked the look of mack but I can honestly say I found the operating system a pain in the A$$, the computer its self is slower than my laptop (and the mac cost 300 more) and thewre was a bunch of saoftware that I use that is not made for mack. this may or may not be an issue for most people. now I used the Mac as my only computer for 3 months as I was living in my RV just befor I movedi so it wasn't like I could just go back to my old ones, so I realy did give the mac a honest try.. and for my self I will never buy one.

so I guess.. Hi, My name is Steve and I'm a PC.. and windows 7 was my idea.

Steve

Doug · #6 02-21-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fkshiu

I switched from running PCs for the last 20 years over to an iMac last year and the swap was seamless and utterly pain free. The iMac even recognized and runs my ancient Laserjet 4L without any issue.

I'm just a casual computer user and a bit of a closet Luddite so megabytes and gigahertz were actually of little consequence for me. I just wanted a computer that could edit AVCHD video and had a good photo editor out of the box. The Mac did that and seamlessly integrated my iPod Touch as well. Yes, I'm full into the Kool-Aid that Steve's serving up.

Although I wanted to get away from a desktop, I do keep looking at the iMac for $1299. 3.06 duel core, 4g memory, 500gb harddrive, good graphics card and best of all, still only one plug in. Seems like everything I need. Just not portable but guess I can steal my wife,s IBM.

Snaz · #7 02-21-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fkshiu

Laserjet 4L

That is a great printer and I glad to see another one still chugging out pages. After that printer HP went to hell and and I would not recommend ANY of their products to anyone.

Oh and Windows 7 is awesome for a home and business.

bignose · #8 02-21-2010, 05:25 PM

I purchased a aluminum iMac 3 months ago and I think its amazing. They are pricey but they are worth it. The computer is absolutely silent and they look great.

xtreme · #9 02-21-2010, 05:30 PM

I have been using Apple computers for 25 years at home and with having to put up with Windows machines at work I would never buy one for personal use. And like already mentioned if you still need to run the odd windows application you can!

pinhead · #10 02-21-2010, 06:58 PM

Here's an interesting article to stir up the Mac vs. PC argument http://www.cracked.com/article_18377...red-apple.html

The patent for point #1 is interesting - http://www.patentlyapple.com/patentl...g-program.html

but I can imagine the headlines if someone can't call 911 on their iphone because Apple is forcing you to watch one of their ads and locks up your hardware until you look at it.