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04-28-2007, 03:50 AM
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Ok guys. I've seen some debate here in the past, but I want a no-holds barred battle to the death: Which is better, PC or Mac?
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04-28-2007, 04:04 AM
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PC. For simple value for money. I can get a top of the range PC these days for the equivalent price of a standard to good Mac. I love Mac's interface, and ease of use, but value always wins out.
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Depends on what you want to use it for. I bought my wife an iMac notebook. It is more like a "device" than a computer, it is engineered beautifully, never crashes and I never have to touch it. I got her Microsoft Office for Mac and she emails and prepares documents to he hearts content.
Absolutely useless if you want to do anything other than graphics, work processing and email/internet.
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Why not get a newer Mac that has a intel chip? This way you can run everything. You can dual boot it to xp or vista or whatever. I am not a fan boy of either... I will use anything really... Linux goes on anything. :-)
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04-28-2007, 08:36 AM
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I can't vote on this poll because I don't think that "better" isn't the right word to use between the two. Macs do their thing well. They hardly ever crash and have a better interface. PCs are more versatile, less expensive and more widely used. Macs have always been known as the choice of geeks while PC's are for the rest of us!  |
04-28-2007, 09:52 AM
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PC, but Linux, not windows,
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Linux!
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Originally Posted by Matthew Glover  Absolutely useless if you want to do anything other than graphics, work processing and email/internet. | Why would you say that? Just about any program written for Linux has been ported to OS X. There's a huge wealth of software available.
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You want to play the latest and greatest games, get a PC.
If you're a grown up, get a Mac.  |
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Originally Posted by BaptistInCrisis I can't vote on this poll because I don't think that "better" isn't the right word to use between the two. Macs do their thing well. They hardly ever crash and have a better interface. PCs are more versatile, less expensive and more widely used. Macs have always been known as the choice of geeks while PC's are for the rest of us! | Hey! Who said you could express an opinion here, Mr. Gray Hair? (heh, heh, snicker <runs away quickly>)
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Originally Posted by Matthew Glover ..Absolutely useless if you want to do anything other than graphics, work processing and email/internet. | Quote:
Originally Posted by StaunchPresbyterian Why would you say that? Just about any program written for Linux has been ported to OS X. There's a huge wealth of software available. | I guess it comes down to what type of user you are. Wy would not have the faintest idea on how to download a linux app ported to OSX and install it. The Mac is perfect for her though as it doesnt crash, it runs Mac Office, and has a stable internet browser. Perfect for me because I dont have to do much maintenance on it....
As a commercial user, I am not aware of the kinds of productivity tools being available for the Mac as there are for the PC.
When I say, absolutely "useless unless...(you are of a certain profile)" that profile woul suit a great number of users, therefore I'd not hesitate recommending a Mac to people in that category.
Matt
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04-29-2007, 02:06 AM
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I have a tablet pc and really enjoy using it for notes with MS Onenote. That alone is worth having a PC. Maybe when apple finally puts out a tablet I would consider it.
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Originally Posted by JOwen PC, but Linux, not windows, |    |
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Currently I'm using an Apple 14" iBook G4 running Tiger (OS 10.4.9); before that I had a 12" iBook running OS 9, and before that an iMac.
I've never had a virus or any other malware. On those sites not Safari-friendly (Safari is the Apple browser -- similar to Firefox) I use Firefox.
I'm an almost-professional poet and writer (that means I don't get paid for my writings yet), and use the machine to produce a lot of material. I got MS Office 2004 for that.
The recent iBook (early 2005), along with a good printer, some gadgets, and various software cost around $2,900 (the machine alone I think $1,600). My wife and I saved for over a year to get it. Got it from Small Dog Electronics on a visit back to the states. I needed a rugged machine that could weather any mistakes I might perpetrate on it, and survive the growing tide of malware.
My daughter says to me, "Dad, get a real computer!" My retort is she's still suffering from post-adolescent brain disorder.
I've had to learn how to use PCs ("real computers") on various travels where I don't take my own, but then you can see my use is limited.
My wife is happy with the 12" iBook I gave her. She has no problems with it.
Lord willing, I'll be a Mac guy while I'm in this world.
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04-29-2007, 08:38 PM
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Mac.
Whatever software you need for whatever you need it for, there's always a Mac equivalent (most companies make their software cross-platform).
No malware, more stable and Win users are JUST getting what we've had for years.........
heh.  I'll stay where I am with my Mac.
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I dispute the idea that Macs are the choice of geeks...I know a couple of truely geek IT guys that both despise Mac.
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True geeks use Linux. 
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I'm running a PowerBook G4, Running Mac OS X Version 10.3.9 and lovin' every minute of it!!!!!
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When I can get an Mac notebook for around $1200, equivilent to a PC in that price range, I'll become a staunch Mac guy. Until then, I'll stick with my WinXP machine. It's never once failed me. Macs are overpriced considering their practical deficiencies. There aren't Mac equivilents to many PC applications. Apple refuses to lower the prices of their machines even though they don't cost more to make than most PCs. Nope, I'm not a Mac guy. Oh, I know there are some benefits to them. I'll even say I do like the interface more than XP. But I think Vista is a leap forward in this area anyway.
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Im thinkin about getting a Mac notebook. I have a PC right now and it is giving me alot of problems.
What do you think? 
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Ken and Casey,
Why don't you guys upgrade to 10.4, Tiger? It's a stable OS, and the Spotlight feature is invaluable (I tried Google's Desktop for Mac -- the search engine -- but didn't like it).
Ian, I think that would be a good move. Get a decent Mac Manual with it, so you know how to work it -- and Macs are easy to learn.
John, I would think one could get a Mac notebook for $1,200 (even a slightly older -- but new -- model), but it sounds like you're happy with what you have.
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Apple refuses to lower the prices of their machines even though they don't cost more to make than most PCs.
| This annoys me greatly as well.
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