The battle between PC and Mac users rages on.
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Why Mac is Superior to the PC
Many debates have been waged throughout human history¬ such as Monotheism vs. Polytheism, Democrat vs. Republican, and now the most heated of them all….PC vs. Mac. I have been a PC user all my life. It's all I knew. Here and there I would hear bad things about the Mac such as its lack of compatibility with programs, etc. Then I went to a college for technology and design and was given the option of either purchasing a PC laptop or a Mac laptop. After much debate with myself I decided to get familiar with the Apple Macintosh operating system. At first, as I was adjusting to learning the new system, I hated it. I thought it was too restricting and a bit childish in its simplicity. But since then I have become a complete Mac convert. These are the Top Ten Reasons Not To Buy A PC:10. Design/Media - Many in the industry of Media Production and Design know that PC's are not a very good choice for using programs such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. They simply can't handle the processes involved and running multiple programs at a time can slow everything down, which is a big con for designers. Macs can handle these programs much easier and installing fonts is a lot simpler.
9. Filing System - PC's have a complex filing system and it is often very difficult to navigate through your files and folders. Macs are much simpler. Files are automatically downloaded to your Desktop so you find them quickly, and from there you can place them into any folder you want. It is actually very hard to lose track of your files with a Mac, unlike a PC which can become a graveyard for long lost files.
8. Compatibility - While compatibility between the PC and the Mac used to be almost none at all, today the gap is closing. Many Windows programs such as Excel, Word, and Windows Media Player are made in compatible versions for the Mac. Most new programs from various independent brands are also compatible with both operating systems now. Transferring files between the two is much less of a hassle and makes working on projects easier.
- To get more information, I would suggest visiting the official Microsoft and Apple websites at Microsoft.com and Apple.com. Look around at different stores such as Best Buy and talk to a sales person who knows about both systems. Searching on the internet for websites that talk about various electronics, computer software and hardware, and accessories offers some very honest opinions on the matter.
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Your cost argument is flawed. Buying a mac is often more expensive than buying a Wintel machine up front. You can't tell me that a high end Windows desktop would match the price of the eight core Mac Pro 2.93ghz. For whatever reason, Apple decides to rape its customers, especially on the upgrades - i.e. $300 for additional 1TB hard drives.
However, Macs tend to be more cost efficient in the long run. While Windows users have to constantly buy software, updates and licenses to combat virii, malware and other problems, Macs don't attract enough attention from malevolent users. Windows also tends to be a lot more buggy and crash-prone, requiring additional tools and software to be purchased. Finally, Wintel machines need to be replaced every few years, probably one of the reasons they are cheaper, while Macs seem to run forever. I'm still using a 700mhz eMac from 7+ years ago and despite being slow, it still works without any problems.
Fullmetal
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12/10/2009
I see a problem with your cost. Macs are not more affordable. a mac with quad core runs several thousand dollars, and I got a high end quad core PC with a whole bunch of really nice features for under $500. Software: who needs to buy expensive software, free alternatives can be had for PC too. I have a mac, and it has crashed several times. Ive never had a problem with my windows PC's except for one motherboard failure caused by a shitty HP bios update. Updating drivers is not always a hassle. I've never had a problem with viruses because I know what sites not to go to, and have a great AV program suite given to me by AT&T. PC's are becoming more advanced faster than macs are.
Stupidity never ceases...
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11/20/2009
Hey! Guy who called himself macs are stupid! Do you even know how to spell correctly? It seems like your hands are crippled you spelling is so bad.
The Defenestrator
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11/19/2009
Some of these reasons are somewhat outdated in 2009, while some are even more reinforced. A Macbook will certainly set you back a bit if you are looking for a laptop, but desktop machines are quite comparable in price.
I've used PC's almost exclusively ever since DOS, but purchased a Macbook last summer to replace my ailing Compaq Presario. There is a saying: "Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me." Well, after four Windows based machines that disappointed me out of the box, I was ready for the switch. My Mac runs fabulously, and has never crashed. It's actually fun to use, as it does what it is supposed to do. The full functionality of the iLife suite stomps all over the trial software included on PC's.
ecks
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08/08/2009
I completely agree, this list of 'arguments' begins to sound asinine once the claim that Mac's are cheaper than PC's. That is completely not true, you can buy pc's with the same specs as any given mac for less. Considerably less if you can build the PC yourself. I also agree with other statements that macs are generally for the technologically inept.
Greg
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08/03/2009
"They simply can't handle the processes involved"
what ARE you on about?!
ed
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06/29/2009
i stopped taking this seriously when he said macs were "significantly more affordable" than pc's...
Tom
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06/08/2009
hahaha, these reasons are so stupid.. they are based on so much subjectivity and are so easy to counter that its not even worth the time
Hugo
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05/29/2009
1 Readon to buy a MAC:
You are too stupid to handle a PC
Re: macs are stupid
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05/26/2009
what?
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