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#51 OfficialBed
Member since 2005 • 17668 Posts

Choice: PC

Reason: You don't have to pay an arm and a leg for something that's not worth it.

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#52 trubluah
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[QUOTE="trubluah"]One thing that mac users are failing to realize is that the reason why Mac's run well with OS X, is because it's dedicated hardware for the OS X system. You don't have to worry about driver compatibility with the latest and greatest hardware that comes out on the market. Each hardware component has an Apple bios chip to where only those cards and crap will work with apple "LOGIC BOARDS" (aka the standard term that all real computer users use, motherboard :roll: ). Apple picks the hardware they want you to use... not vice versa.AirGuitarist87
Is that really such a bad thing? I can't think of anyone that actively enjoys searching and installing drivers. When I switched my laptop to XP, searching for the specific drivers took the best part of an afternoon and I'm pretty tech-savvy. I'm hoping to get a MacBook one day and the whole "it works" thing is one of the key selling points. Yeah, I can't do XYZ yadda-yadda-yadda but I honestly think the whole "Apple sucks" thing is blown way out of proportion.

Not necessarily, however it makes it harder for those who crave the latest and greatest or if you have to replace defective hardware. What if I want a dual core graphics card? It'll most likely work with PC Windows and Linux... but I can bet it probably wont have support for mac's. It's 50/50, but my opinion is a negative. I like to mix and match and finding drivers for laptops are not that hard. I have a old 2000 toshiba laptop, I found drivers for it right away with google.
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#53 AirGuitarist87
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[QUOTE="AirGuitarist87"][QUOTE="trubluah"]One thing that mac users are failing to realize is that the reason why Mac's run well with OS X, is because it's dedicated hardware for the OS X system. You don't have to worry about driver compatibility with the latest and greatest hardware that comes out on the market. Each hardware component has an Apple bios chip to where only those cards and crap will work with apple "LOGIC BOARDS" (aka the standard term that all real computer users use, motherboard :roll: ). Apple picks the hardware they want you to use... not vice versa.WhiteSnake5000
Is that really such a bad thing? I can't think of anyone that actively enjoys searching and installing drivers. When I switched my laptop to XP, searching for the specific drivers took the best part of an afternoon and I'm pretty tech-savvy. I'm hoping to get a MacBook one day and the whole "it works" thing is one of the key selling points. Yeah, I can't do XYZ yadda-yadda-yadda but I honestly think the whole "Apple sucks" thing is blown way out of proportion.

Apple doesn't suck. It's just way too overpriced and not really any more convenient than a Windows based PC.

I agree with the price, but disagree about the convenience. I've had to set up several laptops, including my own, in the past year. On all occassions it's been a case of finding video & audio codecs, deleting bloatware like Norton, downloading and installing firewalls, anti-virus and spyware software, getting rid of UAC (on Vista) and for some reason the hard-drive is always partitioned (dunno what it's like on Mac, but this really bugs me). Obviously I need more experience with newer Macs as my G3 Mac is very old now, but from using my friend's it is a very pick up and go OS.
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#54 TheFlush
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mac, becuause I like OSX more than Vista, because macs are prettier :) I don't play games on a pc and I don't really care that they are more expensive. I switched from windows to mac in 2006 and I don't see myself going back to a windows pc anytime soon.
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#55 darkIink
Member since 2006 • 2705 Posts

dual boot W7 and osx86 10.9 on a custom built PC. free software, and you choose the price of your hardware

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#56 k_smoove
Member since 2006 • 11954 Posts

Macs because they have less errors and hoops to jump through. Also, they don't take half an hour to start up/turn off.

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#57 trubluah
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dual boot W7 and osx86 10.9 on a custom built PC. free software, and you choose the price of your hardware

darkIink
Totally agreed, proof you don't need apple hardware.

Macs because they have less errors and hoops to jump through. Also, they don't take half an hour to start up/turn off.

k_smoove
And you do realize that the OS X was designed on top of the picked hardware from apple right? Thus you don't have any issues, plus no choice for upgrades for that matter.
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#58 Ulises2012
Member since 2006 • 499 Posts

PC, more games, more programs

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#59 Famiking
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PC because it has more apps. I'm not really a fan of either TBQH, they both have a long way to go.
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#60 Tauruslink
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PC because of price, and of course, gaming.
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#61 ferrari2001
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PC's several reasons. 1) Almost all programs (except mac specified programs, will run on PC), there is a many that will not run on Macs 2) The cost: Seriously why charge $500-800 more that what it actually would cost to make the system myself, or by from a PC retailer like Dell or HP. I just don't see the point. 3) Compatibility with other users. There's a higher chance my system will be compatible with others, seeing as how PC is almost 90% of the market.
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#62 Moroes
Member since 2008 • 2041 Posts
When it comes to gaming purposes I would go with the PC. Mac has better quality than the PC, which is apparent in its cost.
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#63 JC346
Member since 2007 • 4886 Posts
I like both to be honest. I don't have a Mac, but I would buy one if I had the money.
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#64 carrot-cake
Member since 2008 • 6880 Posts

PC.
I can't do anything I want to with a MAC. I can't play games I want, I can't customize it and I think its some stupid fad brand.

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#65 vidplayer8
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I chose a PC, because I like some of Dell's designs on their laptops. Plus the studio desktops look pretty cool.

But also because of price. Before I even started to customize my laptop it was in the 600 or 700 range. By the time I chose what I wanted it was still less pricey.

I might get a Mac one day, but only if I can come into some money.

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#66 kingdre
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I prefer the PC because Macs are too expensive. Since the only time I use my computer is when I need to type papers and stuff, I'll go with the cheaper option.

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#67 shoeman12
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PC's because you get all the features of a mac and much much more for a fraction of the price.

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#68 Deadly_Fatalis
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PC's. my mother has a mac, and I simple get irritated when using it. I always run into compatibly issues, and its simply not as powerful as my PC. Also when your tech gets outdated there is nothing you can do but throw you Mac out a window and go buy a new one.
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#69 noswear
Member since 2008 • 3263 Posts

[QUOTE="Infinite-Zr0"]

I'll just leave this here

AirGuitarist87

*PIC* Linux ten years ago :P

Fix'd

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#70 jamesisonline
Member since 2004 • 47 Posts

I think macs are better because after i got a vista the keyboard sucked and had to replace the battery every two days.

Microsoft XP is okay, but i think macs have that sleek look and are easier to use.

Jlao1

Macs do look sleek and it is a manufacturer that makes the hardware and the OS to work together, whereas, Microsoft OS is made to work with many manufacturers. The downside to Microsoft OS is drivers aren't always compatible forward or backward depending on the quality control of third party vendors.

All in all, both OEMs support different classes of users. Those who like to fully customize their system and tweak things to their heart's content would be best suited with a PC. Others who want everything nicely packaged and to dive right into creative works or other production can fall in love with the Mac.

It this day and age, its extremely rare to find a product that fits every individual, otherwise, we'd all be sporting extra large "chest high" slacks and suspenders to keep them from dropping to to the floor.

I like both Mac and PC for different reasons. I wouldn't mind owning a Mac if I had the cash for one, but my personally needs are best suited with a PC.

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#71 FAB_GS
Member since 2009 • 161 Posts
Windows XP > Mac > Windows Vista Mac is a mess, imo, and so is Vista. XP, FTW.