That's because they were all invented by Mac users...Grand_Poohbah said:
All I ever get from it is the constant asking if I'm sure I want to use the program I just selected.
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All I ever get from it is the constant asking if I'm sure I want to use the program I just selected.
This is subjective.xxcloud417xx said:
This is a generalisation.
This is an unfounded generalisation with some flame on top.xxcloud417xx said:
Again, subjective.xxcloud417xx said:
Another generalisation. In my personal experience, I've never crashed using Vista. Internet Explorer has frozen a handful of times, but that's because it's Internet Explorer (I don't enjoy Firefox).
My opinion? I dislike Macs because of their Mac Vs. PC ads. The ads showcase less why you should buy a Mac and more why you shouldn't buy a PC. In my eyes, I see this as the Mac being a troll.
Want some well constructed arguements? See Babytea and NewClassic's posts above.
I want a new laptop (god forbid I'll be able to afford one... but I digress...) and all of our previous computers have been fucked by viruses in the past. I want a laptop that has these features:
Very good at:
Internet surfing
Playing and downloading music and videos
Playing downloaded games (like SNES/Gameboy emulators and I Wanna Be The Guy)
Won't get viruses
And has an easy interface
Won't crash very often
Can Macs do all these? Help a gal out here.
Very good at:
Internet surfing
Playing and downloading music and videos
Playing downloaded games (like SNES/Gameboy emulators and I Wanna Be The Guy)
Won't get viruses
And has an easy interface
Won't crash very often
Can Macs do all these? Help a gal out here.
I'm a PC user myself, but Macs do have their merits. I like the pre-installed software (Especially Garage Band and iMovie) and the interface does look pretty cool, but that's about as far as my liking of them goes. They can't run most games (Neither can my laptop, but that's just because it's old), the whole one button thing is very annoying to me. People always said I'd get used to it if I used it more. I spent all of sixth form using one for school. I still hate it, let me right click without holding a damn key down!
Another thing I dislike is (and this is probably a feature that can be disabled, I never bothered check) is the screen dimming. Every time I want to watch a YouTube video or something on a Mac, I have to repeatedly tap the touch pad so the screen doesn't go dim. Very annoying stuff.
And of course the most important thing, Macs are more expensive. You can get a PC with the same specs as a Mac for at least a couple hundred dollars less. And way more than a couple hundred less if you build one yourself.
PC has it's problems, but so does Mac. Stop blindly worshiping something just because that guy from Die Hard 4 said so.
Another thing I dislike is (and this is probably a feature that can be disabled, I never bothered check) is the screen dimming. Every time I want to watch a YouTube video or something on a Mac, I have to repeatedly tap the touch pad so the screen doesn't go dim. Very annoying stuff.
And of course the most important thing, Macs are more expensive. You can get a PC with the same specs as a Mac for at least a couple hundred dollars less. And way more than a couple hundred less if you build one yourself.
PC has it's problems, but so does Mac. Stop blindly worshiping something just because that guy from Die Hard 4 said so.
To tell the truth; because the PC and the Mac Pro were very similarly powered it came down to one simple difference... the mac can run windows. I know you can get OSX to run on a PC, but it's a fairly complicated hack. So now I have a computer that I am not limited to what I can do with it. I can do all my work and animation on the Mac side, and game on the Windows side.xitel said:
I prefer correct spelling ><SnowCold said:
I "think" MacBooks fit that well (not sure about emulators), but a healthy laptop will too. There probably is more to consider though such as cost and the possibility of other functions you may need your laptop to perform later.SecretTacoNinja said:
And congratulations for having the only constructive post in this thread, actually asking something about Mac products rather then comparing wang size.
Ha! The internet isn't the battleground the media wants you to think it is. I have no extra virus protection and have yet to notice a single virus. My computer is still running blazingly fast and I am having no problems. Also, Macs have no Anti-Virus protection at-all. If any hacker decided to make a virus for a Mac, you'd all be screwed.quickpaw said:
On another note, the boot-camp argument works against you here. When running Windows, you are equally suceptable to viruses as everyone else.
First of all Matey your on a gaming site. thus basically all of the expensive computer using people here will be on PC's since there are hardly any decent big games for Macs.xxcloud417xx said:
Second Macs are not as brilliant as you make them out too be and for the amount of money they cost that same amount could be put into building a far supperior computer.
Third, Macs are only doing well because they're seen as cool and bohemian and used by the great artistic of the modern age. this is due to their brainwashing advertising. they may have a large amount of programmes too help people in the music/design industry's but they are simply not as good as some open source versions of them.
My PC has been connected to the internet since I first got it. (Broadband and Fixed electric bill.) and the only virus protection I've ever had is AVG. (free)quickpaw said:
Discounting MSN, which I consider a virus that can be used for IM, my PC is completely fine.
Macs can, technically, but you're paying more for less computer. For example, taken directly from the Apple website [http://www.apple.com/macbook/]:SecretTacoNinja said:
2.1GHz
* Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1GB DDR2 Memory
* 120GB hard drive1
* Intel GMA X3100 graphics
* Standard keyboard
* White polycarbonate shell
* Ships: Within 24hrs
* Free Shipping
* $999.00
* as low as $24.00 a month
* Intel Core 2 Duo
* 1GB DDR2 Memory
* 120GB hard drive1
* Intel GMA X3100 graphics
* Standard keyboard
* White polycarbonate shell
* Ships: Within 24hrs
* Free Shipping
* $999.00
* as low as $24.00 a month
From a quick scan of the site that pre-builds machines, here's the closest equivalent I could make:
DISPLAY LCD: 15.4" WXGA TFT Display 1280x800 Pixels 2.1" increase
CPU: Intel® Core? 2 Duo Mobile P8400 Dual-Core Processor @ 2.26GHz 1066FSB 3MB L2 Cache 446 Mhz upgrade
MOTHERBOARD: Intel® PM45 + ICH9M Chipset LGA775 16X PCI-E Platform Mainboard
MEMORY: 1GB PC6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
VIDEO CARD: Built-in ATI Mobile Radeon HD3470 256MB Video Saves your built-in RAM, so technically a 256 MB upgrade.
HARD DRIVE: 120GB 5400RPM SATA150 HARD DRIVE
OPTICAL DRIVE: 8X DVD REWRITABLE DRIVE
SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
Price: $767.00
(before all applicable rebates)
CPU: Intel® Core? 2 Duo Mobile P8400 Dual-Core Processor @ 2.26GHz 1066FSB 3MB L2 Cache 446 Mhz upgrade
MOTHERBOARD: Intel® PM45 + ICH9M Chipset LGA775 16X PCI-E Platform Mainboard
MEMORY: 1GB PC6400 DDR2-800 SODIMM Memory (Corsair or Major Brand)
VIDEO CARD: Built-in ATI Mobile Radeon HD3470 256MB Video Saves your built-in RAM, so technically a 256 MB upgrade.
HARD DRIVE: 120GB 5400RPM SATA150 HARD DRIVE
OPTICAL DRIVE: 8X DVD REWRITABLE DRIVE
SOUND: BUILT-IN AC 97 SOUND
Price: $767.00
(before all applicable rebates)
So, essentially, you're getting upgraded hardware for $232 if you go PC. Assuming you want to go for a Linux, then knock $83 off of the total price, bringing you to $684.
So, it's all about making an informed decision. You can go cheaper [http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/977015/Acer-Aspire-AS4730-4857-14-1/], just understand what you're getting yourself into. No computer will ever be virus-proof, regardless of OS, so it's all about making the proper decisions.
Hope that helped.
Not unlike any computer which you're willing to pay for. The more you pay,the better it is (of sorts) regardless of OS.xxcloud417xx said:
Aren't all operating systems? Few would buy an Operating System that was as utilitarian as a DOS screen.
In this respect I would say the appearance to declare superiority is subjective.
Way to go, Captian Obvious! You've saved the day again!
Then again I like my files the way they are in mostly RAW formats, or windows proprietary codec-compressed files.
How does that mean they perform or "are" better?
I hear all this hearsay that Macs are the way of the future and are bette but never ever hear any convincing arguments that they truly are other than monstrous sales figures.
I for one am not falling into the fallacy [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argumentum_ad_populum].
i think really its what you use your mac for, i see the mac being used in schools mainly, i have to say there very good when it comes to using instuments with them, but tbh i belive that alot of people will agree when i say that PC's are much better when it comes to games 