Need Help, Mac's or PC's?

I'm going to college and don't know which one to get.

Note: If you can, plz give some pros and cons to getting one of the two.

Just get the PC...trust me.

PC.. Mac isn't even all that useful. It's just for bragging rights. Anyone with half a brain will be able to know how to avoid major viruses even on a PC. And you need half a brain to even know how to USE Mac. th3warr1or

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]PC.. Mac isn't even all that useful. It's just for bragging rights. Anyone with half a brain will be able to know how to avoid major viruses even on a PC. And you need half a brain to even know how to USE Mac. halloitsbruno

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]PC.. Mac isn't even all that useful. It's just for bragging rights. Anyone with half a brain will be able to know how to avoid major viruses even on a PC. And you need half a brain to even know how to USE Mac. halloitsbruno

A pc is superior just make sure it is at least decent and not some trashy budget computer from Dell or anything of that sort. Trust me when I first got my computer which is a Dell Dimension 3000 I had to upgrade the video card and the RAM to 2 gigs just to get it running at a normal speed for everything that I do.

PC, I've always had PC's and preferred them, first time I used a Mac I was like "I don't like this" Then my PC broke and my brother gave me a Mac and I thought I'm not using this.

I've always prefered Mac's to PC's. PC's crash to oftencan get Viruses pretty damn easy and are just kinda slow. Mac's although they can't play as many games, (Which you shouldn't be playing anyway in College) they are faster, Near-Virus free, and very rarely crash. And if you have the extra cash, its almost worth it just because of how much prettier they look =|cryptosopoidium

I've always prefered Mac's to PC's. PC's crash to oftencan get Viruses pretty damn easy and are just kinda slow. Mac's although they can't play as many games, (Which you shouldn't be playing anyway in College) they are faster, Near-Virus free, and very rarely crash. And if you have the extra cash, its almost worth it just because of how much prettier they look =|cryptosopoidium

All these issues that you listed about the PC are avoidable.

PC:

Much more variety (both software and hardware)

Upgradeable hardware

Much cheaper

Plays games

Mac:

Solid OS (even though I can't stand it)

Supposedly doesn't have as many problems as a Windows-based PC

[QUOTE="th3warr1or"]PC.. Mac isn't even all that useful. It's just for bragging rights. Anyone with half a brain will be able to know how to avoid major viruses even on a PC. And you need half a brain to even know how to USE Mac. halloitsbruno

First of all, who the hell buys anti-virus software? There's free (and legal) alternatives on the internet, and they usually work a lot better than the crap you pay for.

Second, my family's desktop has lasted 8 years now, with 1 upgrade. We bought it for $700 8 years ago, and 2 years ago, I added 2 GB of RAM for $120. It's not as fast as a new machine, but it's still solid. Never had to format and reinstall, never blue-screened, and has only had 1 virus that I can remember (removed in minutes).

Also, I think you aren't being entirely trutheful with the XPS thing. I have one and it boots up in 15 seconds flat. ;)

No offense, but I hate when people offer up these questions, and they give us nothing to go on. Considering we do not know what you'll use it for, you will only get a slew of biased answers.

If you have the money, the Mac is a decent alternative.

You can buy a more powerful PC with another harddrive and run BOTH operating systems for half the price of a regular mac.......

[QUOTE="cryptosopoidium"]I've always prefered Mac's to PC's. PC's crash to oftencan get Viruses pretty damn easy and are just kinda slow. Mac's although they can't play as many games, (Which you shouldn't be playing anyway in College) they are faster, Near-Virus free, and very rarely crash. And if you have the extra cash, its almost worth it just because of how much prettier they look =|gatorteen

All these issues that you listed about the PC are avoidable.

This is not the place to ask that question. Almost everyone here hates Macs for no good reason. Don't base your decision on anything you read here. Research the products yourself. Go to Best Buy or something, play around with the display models, and decide which one you like better.Ryeferd

http://www.macobserver.com/tmo/article/Popular_Mechanics_Macs_Faster_than_PCs/ flame me for not makeing a link.ha like i give a $*** but heres everything you need to know ( :halloitsbruno

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[QUOTE="cryptosopoidium"]I've always prefered Mac's to PC's. PC's crash to oftencan get Viruses pretty damn easy and are just kinda slow. Mac's although they can't play as many games, (Which you shouldn't be playing anyway in College) they are faster, Near-Virus free, and very rarely crash. And if you have the extra cash, its almost worth it just because of how much prettier they look =|halloitsbruno

All these issues that you listed about the PC are avoidable.

A mac will run you hundreds more. I say go with the PC , you have an account with gamespot so you like the game. The PC will be cheaper, and you can game. A PC should cover all the needs of a averagecollege student.

I would only recommend a Mac if your degree is gonna be in graphic design, digital music, or video editing, but if you need a PC for word processing, email, and internet just go with the PC.

Buy a PC, you will have more money for other things that way. ;)

PC.

Mac's are just for bragging and they are way to expensive.

[QUOTE="ferrari2001"]hmmm 11 to 41, well I kinda think that answers your question perfectly. halloitsbruno

[QUOTE="halloitsbruno"][QUOTE="ferrari2001"]hmmm 11 to 41, well I kinda think that answers your question perfectly. duxup

You'll be happier with a PC. They pretty much have unlimited capabilities.

The only good reason to get a Mac for college is that no one is going to want to steal it. :lol:

There was someone on the other thread that posted pictures explaining why a PC is superior. Anyone knows how to post images?dont-read-this

You were probably looking for one of these:

To me, its an easy answer..PC!

I work in design and I have always been conflicted between owning a pc and a mac. In the design world, most designers swear by a mac rather than using a pc. I however, have always used a PC and never had any problems designing or using it for personal use as well.

I would definately suggest a PC for college. Not only can you save money, but you will get more for what you are paying for. Sure you won't be the talk of the town in the library, with your fancy Mac, but you can go to sleep at nights knowing that you didn't spend $300-500+ more than what you should have for some flair.

i can do that too. the best use of a mac: