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#1 lewisg1212
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hey, ive always had pc's and i really want to get a mac...ive been doing some research and they seem well..incredable.

could anyone give me feedback and opinions please

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im 16 and only really use word, excel, itunes, internet, LOTS of music, some video editing,

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thank you...btw id be getting the macbook (2.00 ghz duo, 1gb ram, 80gb hard drive, white)

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thanx

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#2 deactivated-61806d7cbcedd
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PC is better for gaming.
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#3 FragStains
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How about you tell me why you want to get a mac.
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#4 moe_rice
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mac are very good i recently got one but if ure going to compare pc with mac their so many pros and cons
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#5 steppinrazor88
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i use both....macs are good for creating stuff...layouts and such....but my regular comp is my Dell...which im using right now!!!
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#6 joetira
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If you like gaming go PC
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#7 lzorro
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Incredible is right; incredibly expensive....MAC are somewhat of a hassle but I wouldn't trade in my Macbook for anything but that's really because I'm more artistic rather than mathematical/programming type.
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#8 deactivated-5f9e3c6a83e51
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It's ok if you get a mac, just don't turn into one of those snooty, arrogant mac owner types.
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#9 deactivated-5d78b683675c5
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I have to use both my home computer is a PC but the computers I have to use at school are Mac's, I think it all comes down to your preferences.Ā  I'd rather use a pc than a mac
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#10 ZealotTheAloof
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PC
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#11 lewisg1212
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well the only game i play is footie manager lol, which works on macs. but u no...its a good thing just about to start BIG exams, nothing to distract me! :D apart form my 360...and guitar hero 2 comin out soon...hmm loll
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#12 lewisg1212
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oh and i want a mac coz im fed up of viruses, bloody slow pc's didnt no everythign u ever did is stored on teh registry..thats why there so slow..crashing, internet messing up (routers fine) all sorts
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#13 AARONRULZ1
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PC for gaming,mac if you want something thats overpriced like hell.
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oh and i want a mac coz im fed up of viruses, bloody slow pc's didnt no everythign u ever did is stored on teh registry..thats why there so slow..crashing, internet messing up (routers fine) all sortslewisg1212
If you are responsible, intelligent, and conscious of routine maintenance, none of those things should be a problem.
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[QUOTE="lewisg1212"]oh and i want a mac coz im fed up of viruses, bloody slow pc's didnt no everythign u ever did is stored on teh registry..thats why there so slow..crashing, internet messing up (routers fine) all sortsFragStains
If you are responsible, intelligent, and conscious of routine maintenance, none of those things should be a problem.

woah..i look after my pc..i used to love it, just been slowing up ALOT atm, deleteing everything i dont need, spyware virsues etc, none. its just so slow and crashes. its a year old HP laptop btw
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#17 Brainkiller05
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Is this a joke topic?
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#18 joetira
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[QUOTE="FragStains"][QUOTE="lewisg1212"]oh and i want a mac coz im fed up of viruses, bloody slow pc's didnt no everythign u ever did is stored on teh registry..thats why there so slow..crashing, internet messing up (routers fine) all sortslewisg1212
If you are responsible, intelligent, and conscious of routine maintenance, none of those things should be a problem.

woah..i look after my pc..i used to love it, just been slowing up ALOT atm, deleteing everything i dont need, spyware virsues etc, none. its just so slow and crashes. its a year old HP laptop btw

well thats terrible, only one year and your computer starts slowing down. You must really treat it badly.
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#19 jrhawk42
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as gaming machines go pcs are better but since you are getting a laptop I think macobooks are a bit better. You could probably find a better pc laptop but it's like finding a needle in a haystack, with macbooks it's like picking a needle out of needles (you're gonna get a needle no matter what). I recomend against getting a white one, as they tend to turn yellow after a year because of the heat.

Ā edit: I just read that you were 16 what do you need a laptop for??, laptops are pretty much just for people that are always going somewhere else.Ā  If you've been on a plane 3 times in the past 3 months you probably need a laptop, but for your average consumer they are often a vanity item.

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[QUOTE="lewisg1212"][QUOTE="FragStains"][QUOTE="lewisg1212"]oh and i want a mac coz im fed up of viruses, bloody slow pc's didnt no everythign u ever did is stored on teh registry..thats why there so slow..crashing, internet messing up (routers fine) all sortsjoetira
If you are responsible, intelligent, and conscious of routine maintenance, none of those things should be a problem.

woah..i look after my pc..i used to love it, just been slowing up ALOT atm, deleteing everything i dont need, spyware virsues etc, none. its just so slow and crashes. its a year old HP laptop btw

well thats terrible, only one year and your computer starts slowing down. You must really treat it badly.

badly? the only thing ive used it for is gaming, internet, and music. yes i installed limewire...big mistake had to scan thorugh my registry and delete the spyware. thats it! nothign i have done has been bad to it.
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#21 lewisg1212
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vanity? i need a laptop because...well not to boost or anything i go to a boarding school and need to move it around alot..im a bit of a geek u see..im always on my pc...seriosly...had it a year..its been off for maybe 5 days
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#22 jerami
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Stick with pc, macs are much too expensive
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#23 Guiltfeeder566
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I like PC. But then i game alot.
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#24 V4LENT1NE
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You pay for the Mac name, the hardware is rediculously overpriced in a Mac. To get the hardware in my machine in a Mac computer it added up to being at least Ā£500 more.
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vanity? i need a laptop because...well not to boost or anything i go to a boarding school and need to move it around alot..im a bit of a geek u see..im always on my pc...seriosly...had it a year..its been off for maybe 5 dayslewisg1212

this is exactly what I'm talking about. laptops are not designed to be used 24/7 they are moble pcs. you should look into a desktop and a palm device, and save yourself a grand.

Also my guess is most of your pc problems are coming from trying to get free porn, music, videos, games, I've seen the symptoms 100's of times and those are always the route problems.Ā  I suggest studying a bit harder about PCs or switch to a mac.Ā  PCs don't just magically slow down over time and viruses, malware and such don't just appear on your computer either.Ā  You authorized, downloaded, or went to a website you really shouldn't of and that's why your pc is slowing down.

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#26 RPG-er
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imo, if you want to game, buy a console.
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#27 foxhound_fox
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If you plan on doing anything in the gaming realm, forget the MAC.
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#28 Haphilli
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I have an iBook laptop and to be honest Windows is the way to go. Don't get me wrong I love Mac but there is just not enough support for it with software and such. Gaming on a Mac is near impossible. I was able to play WoW on it, but that is it.
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#29 geodisicdome
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If you plan on doing anything in the gaming realm, forget the MAC.foxhound_fox
:| not exactly. you can buy an intel mac and dual boot it with windows vista - then you can play any game you want.
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#30 lewisg1212
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oh btw, moneys not really a problem, i mean yea..but my dad is willing to spend Ā£1000 but it has to last me 3 years. and i dont do gaming. i use my pc non stop
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#31 deadmeat59
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if you never had a mac befor it will take alot of getting use to if you get one. there good for media but i am not sure what programes they can run. also there expensive and if your a gamer forget abut getting mac cus few games run on it.
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#32 Funkyhamster
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If you want to use the programs/other features specific to Macs, then go for it. Otherwise I'd stay with a PC.
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[QUOTE="lewisg1212"]vanity? i need a laptop because...well not to boost or anything i go to a boarding school and need to move it around alot..im a bit of a geek u see..im always on my pc...seriosly...had it a year..its been off for maybe 5 daysjrhawk42

this is exactly what I'm talking about. laptops are not designed to be used 24/7 they are moble pcs. you should look into a desktop and a palm device, and save yourself a grand.

Also my guess is most of your pc problems are coming from trying to get free porn, music, videos, games, I've seen the symptoms 100's of times and those are always the route problems. I suggest studying a bit harder about PCs or switch to a mac. PCs don't just magically slow down over time and viruses, malware and such don't just appear on your computer either. You authorized, downloaded, or went to a website you really shouldn't of and that's why your pc is slowing down.

lol im not stupid dude, the only place i watch video is youtube, never seriosly watched porn and the router works fine with my dads laptop and mmy 360
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#34 PierSkillz
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not sure, it's your choice
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#35 yamum2
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PC is better for gaming.Skiramdoo
thats y i always use pc. Macs r for buisness people.
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#36 Def_Jef88
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you pay more and get less..... have fun :)
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#37 Def_Jef88
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[QUOTE="Skiramdoo"]PC is better for gaming.yamum2
thats y i always use pc. Macs r for buisness people.

:lol:Ā  hardly
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PC...
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#39 hyruledweller
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Get a Mac, if, like you said, hate viruses and slow downs and crashes, then a Mac would be suited for you.
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#40 lewisg1212
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[QUOTE="lewisg1212"]vanity? i need a laptop because...well not to boost or anything i go to a boarding school and need to move it around alot..im a bit of a geek u see..im always on my pc...seriosly...had it a year..its been off for maybe 5 daysjrhawk42

this is exactly what I'm talking about. laptops are not designed to be used 24/7 they are moble pcs. you should look into a desktop and a palm device, and save yourself a grand.

Also my guess is most of your pc problems are coming from trying to get free porn, music, videos, games, I've seen the symptoms 100's of times and those are always the route problems. I suggest studying a bit harder about PCs or switch to a mac. PCs don't just magically slow down over time and viruses, malware and such don't just appear on your computer either. You authorized, downloaded, or went to a website you really shouldn't of and that's why your pc is slowing down.

lol im not stupid dude, the only place i watch video is youtube, never seriosly watched porn and the router works fine with my dads laptop and mmy 360