Poll: PC or Mac

[Archangel768]

Could you add the option for both?

 

[Raxmond]

Mac, definitely. I used PC's all my life until last year when I bought an MBP. Don't think I'll ever look back.

 

[Raxmond]

PC... just cuz that's what i was raised on, and that's what i know my way around... there's really nothing more to id. i am a digital artist, so "upgrading" to mac has occured to me, but really, the whole "macs are better for art application" thing is outdated. provided you have the right kind of PC, there's really no difference anymore in that department.

Absolutely, the whole better for music or video editing is just not true any more, assuming your PC is properly speced for what you want to achieve.

I think that depends on how you see it. Many of the programs (apps) used for those things are developed for the Mac, such as the Logic suite. Probably because a lot of developers still prefer the platform, and of course because Apple sometimes straight up buys the entire companies making the software (again, Logic).

That being said, I don't mean that Mac's are the only choice for an artist. I just think that this particular image isn't likely to go away for a long time.

 

[superstringz]

Nobody ever considers linux. Such a shame, Ubuntu is very user friendly and Fedora is just plain fun.

 

[bobajob]

I realy don't see the point in apple hardware, perhaps it's easier for someone who is unable/unwilling to learn the basics of computer maintenance to go visit the "geniuses" when they inevitably install something decidedly dodgy & bork their system.
Don't even get me started on their marketing strategy & pricing policy. Vote with your wallets doesn't mean what a lot of people seem to think it means.....

Isn't Windows 8 just Windows 7 redesigned for tablets & touchscreens?
If so, what's the problem with sticking with 7 until a viable alternative is developed?
Just wondered.

 

[somonels]

PC: because I'm poor, resourceful, a tinkerer and more technically inclined.

Mac's 'personality' is superficial, it's prettier, more convenient and probably more pleasing but it's also an actor you pay to be your girlfriend. When's the last time you got the opportunity to touch her RAM or clean her motherboard?

I think I just started something big.

 

[Thaliur]

Isn't Windows 8 just Windows 7 redesigned for tablets & touchscreens?
If so, what's the problem with sticking with 7 until a viable alternative is developed?
Just wondered.

There have been a lot of "under the hood" improvements between both systems. Windows 8 uses a lot less RAM than Win7, for example, due to tricks like memory combining (reduced memory redundancy by crosslinking sectors) and application-specific hibernation (the program is frozen, its state saved to the disk, and can be reactivated quickly when needed).

 

[Griffolion]

PC. Macs are infuriating to use, unstable and about 10 years behind Windows in basic OS security. They are over priced, have compatibility issues with older programs, have almost no gaming support and their OS is loaded with useless eye candy and gimmicky gesture support. There is nothing that further denotes what is wrong with the tech world than a Mac.

The argument I hate most from Mac users is "I had a Windows laptop and it was so badly built, and really unstable and I just had a bad time with it. My Mac Book is so much better". Yeah, that might be because your Windows laptop was a £300 Acer one running Vista, compared to a £1200 Mac Book. The comparison is as null and void as you can get.

Ugh, most Mac users make my blood boil, their ignorance to just about everything in the tech world is utterly infuriating.

Oh, and for the record, Windows 8's interface is the best I've seen in a long time. Both the tablet centric "tiles" one, and the re-designed desktop. Most people hate it for the sake of hating.

Isn't Windows 8 just Windows 7 redesigned for tablets & touchscreens?
If so, what's the problem with sticking with 7 until a viable alternative is developed?
Just wondered.

You very nearly just made me explode. Go over the Build conference video MS did when they first debuted Windows 8. You'll soon see Windows 7 being left very firmly behind. If you want to stick with 7, go ahead, it's great, but don't instantly dismiss 8 like that.

 

[Random Fella]

PC, because I can buy one with the same specs as a top of the line mac for 1/4 of the price

 

[Pickles]

PC for sure. Not the biggest fan of apple as a company, and as a PC gamer its a pretty easy choice.

 

[Deadyawn]

PC.
Not for any legitmate reason mind you (well, beyond the fact that there are like no games for Mac) but mostly because I'm stubborn.

 

[DoPo]

A PC is a personal computer. A Macintosh is a type of personal computer. They are the same thing.

That they are functionally the same is not a point I would argue in much the same way that I would agree that a Ford Tarus and a Porche Boxter are both cars.

The Ford and Porsche are both types of cars, yes, however that's not like what the poll asks - it's more like "Would you prefer to drive a car or a Ford?". Ford is a car - there is no legitimate reason to set it apart and compare it to the same group as itself. We can expand this - do you like purple or colours, do you like lunch or food, do you like dogs or animals. In all cases it's a false choice - purple is a colour, lunch is food, and a dog is an animal.

A Mac is a PC. I type this running Linux Mint 12 on a PoS HP laptop. Poll invalid.

Im tempted to swap over to Linux or at least run it in tandem to Windows7. How hard is it to get into going from Windows?

It's not too hard but there is a learning curve involved. There are lots of guides on the Internet, though, and lots of books written about it, as well as loads and loads of distros suitable for beginners. Depending on how in-depth you want to go. It's perfectly possible to install Linux and just start using it, though, however if you were really comfortable with digging around Windows, you might hit some unfamiliar and maybe uncomfortable ground. Ironically, it's somewhat easier for casual users, than to power ones because the former aren't interested in what happens under the hood, they just want it to work.

I'd suggest running Linux alongside Windows. It just makes it easier and you can always just go to Windows if you feel overwhelmed, or if you want to play some Solitaire (or other games). And luckily, it's super easy to set dual booting up. Just follow these steps:
1. Set up a separate partition for Linux. 10-50GB depending on how much you really want (I think mine is about 30GB). Optional but recommended - set up a swap space, too. That would be just another partition, make it somewhere between 1x and 2x your RAM. If you're unsure, just go for 1.5x if you have large amounts (say 8GB or something) or 2x otherwise.
2. Install Linux on your Linux partition. Point it to the swap partition if you have it.
3. Done.

Now you run both together. You get a choice which to use when booting up. And that's all there is to it. As for a distro, I'll probably suggest Ubuntu - it's pretty user friendly and still functional to boot. I myself use Mint, which is basically a modified Ubuntu (*high fives Doom-Slayer* ) which is also a fair choice, I think. But I'm not too well versed in Linux distros, maybe there is a better starting option.

 

[Olas]

Always been repulsed by Apple's attitude and branding so PC. Not that I necessarily love Windows mind you.

 

[Trippy Turtle]

Windows because it does everything I need and isn't just pretty like a Mac. Linux would be good if I could be bothered learning more about it.

 

[The Last Nomad]

Well anyone argueing that Macs are better for something should realise that that is no longer the case. They used to be made from parts suited to media related things and so they were used for that kinda stuff very often (and still are) but now Macs and other PCs are made from the same hardware so PCs can effectively do just as well as macs in all areas. Although you may have to build it customly for the best results.

Really its just about how easy they are to use. And in that regard I prefer Windows based PCs. Also, they are cheaper. And for bums like me thats a major plus.

 

[Zack Alklazaris]

PC for games, media, Photoshopping, and video editing (I despise quicktime)

MAC for internet surfing, writing documents, and porn surfing (almost no viruses)

 

[mad825]

Oh, and for the record, Windows 8's interface is the best I've seen in a long time. Both the tablet centric "tiles" one, and the re-designed desktop. Most people hate it for the sake of hating.

Most people are hating because there is a lack of choice. Why should I be force to used the Metro interface? I prefer the old interface because it's more efficient and familiar, for me, the change is unnecessary as I only use desktop version of windows with a mouse and keyboard.

Sorry, but why did you say "seen"? Haven't you tried the demo version yet?

 

[blackrave]

Windows (PC)
mostly because I build rigs on my own and I'm used to Windows OS
It may not be as functional as Linux, or as user friendly as Mac, but it gives a little of both camps

But after seeing Win8...
I know that MS made improvements beyond visuals, and I'm supporting it
I don't care about added touchscreen functionality much, but there better be WinXP UI available in Win8
And I mean like whole man-machine interaction, not just visuals
When I first tried to defrag HDD on Win7 it took me ~5min to find this function
Why? This function was available at least since Win98, it should stay in the same place
It is like building new car and rearranging functions of all pedals, sticks and switches every time, just because you can.
If Function is the same, it should stay in the same place.

P.S. Anyone else thinks that WinXp was the best Windows OS?

 

[Thatguyky]

Wow! I figured the polls would be a little bit closer. Mac is getting its butt whooped.
I'm a Mac user myself so that kinda sucks, but each to their own I guess. The only reason I would want a Windows OS ( or "PC") is for gaming, but you can use bootcamp on a Mac for that to get the best of both worlds