MAC or PC??? I will thank you lots!?

I say definitely a pc. Cheaper than a mac Programs or more likely to be compatible with it You're already use to the pc environment There are many devices and hardware that's compatible with the pc. You won't have to use the slow Safari explorer And many more advantages too! lol!

well it kinda like this ford or chevy both have their likes and dislikes personaly id get a ford or in this case a pc i think they are more campatible with most programs my school has really nice mac laptops there pretty good but overheating is a problem with the ones at my school /a little more difficult to use/more fragile/tend to be cheaper/but i would go with a PC

I can use both Mac and PC and in my opinion, I find PCs far superior to Macs. If it were me, I'd get another PC. Even if someone gave me a free Mac, I'd just install Windows on it and use Windows exclusively. Of course, that's just me. Shyteenari made an interesting point. People you said "photoshop" someone people will say Mac because they are under the illusion that Mac is better for photo editing. This is really not true as both Macs and PCs are virtually equal for this task.

Macs are by far superior machines. You can forget about all those viruses. There are safeguards built into the Mac OS that protect it from virus attacks. Navigating through a Mac is SO much faster and natural than with a PC. Apple makes both their hardware and software so no driver issues. PCs slow down over time if you don't clean it out often, Macs have built in cleaners that run behind the scenes for you. Multi-touch features are great to use and help with the navigation i was talking about. If you find that you do need to run a Windows program you can use a virtual machine or CrossOver but for everything listed there, there is a Mac version. I was an exclusive PC user since Win 98 then I made the switch in 2007 to Mac...I never looked back. EDIT: The compatibility argument is a cop-out. That used to be true, but not anymore. Price is a factor, but when compared to any other machine with similar specs they are about the same price. You get what you pay for man. Also a Mac will last you much longer. So pay a little more up front to save money later. Safari is the built in browser (it is not slow...that guy is ignorant) but let's say you don't like it...use firefox, opera, or any number of other browsers. Darn...no Internet Exploerer...what ever will i do?

You should get a PC, especially since you are more comfortable with them and dual boot with Linux for free. Read on for more important reasons.. PC=Variety of specs, options, quality, prices, vendors, support Mac=One vendor, limited options, still more expensive. Look below for more information.. Today, Macs use a subset of PC hardware. Why spend extra to get the same CPU chips, graphics cards and OS X isn't as secure as you think.. Don't believe the lies that Macs are better than PCs at graphics/animation.. Dreamworks Animation http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/ under studio click on Technology of Animation, an independent film maker I know uses PCs, a graphic artist I used to know uses PCs also. A number of PCs can also run OS X (Mac OS) http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=os+x+on+pc&btnG=Google+Search&aq=0&oq=os+x+on+ as well just that Apple makes it illegal in order to get Market share.. The reason why Mac can run native Windows is because it is using a subset of PC hardware, If you decide to buy a Mac for running Windows, you will still have to get the same virus/spyware protection, and run into the same issues as a regular PC. Now is a Mac worth buying for OS X? I say: NO... for the following reasons... ADVANTAGES WINDOWS : Aprox 90% of the market is Windows and most PCs have windows already pre-installed. 1) Some websites require Internet Explorer, to run IE on Mac you really get ies4osx which is the Windows version of IE running really buggy and illegal if you don't have a legitimate copy of Windows. 2) Supports devices (printers and other things you hook into the computer). 3) More business software/games 4) Want the dock on OS X (Mac)? google/yahoo rocketdock, objectdoc. 5) Used by businesses. ADVANTAGES LINUX : 1) FREE (most versions are) 2) Install software by eitjher 1) Synaptic Package Manager, 2) Add/Remove 3) Opening a .deb or .rpm file (depending on distribution) 2) Like the Mac OS X effects? go yahoo/google COMPIZ FUSION which can do any cool effect a Mac can do and many ore.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Fbk52Mk1w http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3gkX9HDfEE (there is no flickering when you use it like on the video, not sure why the person has the flicker) 3) Mac OS X Doc? google/yahoo Avant Window Navigator.Cairo Dock, http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3rf5q_cairo-dock-mac-os-x-leopard-dock-on_tech http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hzi22g2DE 4) It is FASTER/MORE SECURE to surf on the internet 5) Some Windows programs work with Wnehq/Crossover (also avail on Mac, but why pay $$$) Instructions how to download, burn and boot http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/ Dual Boot Instructions http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm SECURITY Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 less than 30 minutes, and within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008, and within 10 seconds in 2009. In 2008, Linux and Vista were not hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. Vista was next, and then Linux. In 2009 Windows 7 fell shortly after the Mac but Linux was unscathed. Macs are standardized with Cameras, if your Mac gets hacked, the hacker can turn on your camera with more ease. Please Note: All OS's have vulnerabilities. http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/27/Gone-in-2-minutes-Mac-gets-hacked-first-in-contest_1.html http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml VIRUSES Mac OS X has viruses (and significantly on the rise), a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think "they are safe". http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005 http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/07/malware_authors_take_aim_at_growing_number_of_1.html http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/poll_have_you_noticed_an_increase_in_malware_viruses_etc_on_your_mac/ QUALITY/PROBLEMS Contrary to belief, Macs are not better quality. Apple also has been changing suppliers to try to "lower the price" and thus lowering quality. Even with the lower prices, Macs still cost more, they spend a higher percent of budget trying to make it look pretty, and marketing. Sample of problems: Overheating Macbooks, OS X- not responding to keyboard, some units with 16bit screens, etc. Apple statistics are misleading since Mac users with problem machines are more likely to go out and buy a new computer than PC users. Apple is lowering prices which means you can expect lower quality than in the past. Apple had switched the manufacturers producing parts. OS X also has problems slowing down. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10020263-17.html http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/01/apples-quality-dwindling-my-macbook-pro-sob-story/ http://www.appledefects.com/ http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/107748-mac-os-leopard-running-slow.html Repairs are more expensive than PCs since the IMac, Mac Mini are compact units, and Apple charges a premium for their services. Some repairs can be done by another repair service but the compact design of the computer causes problems. With an IMac, if the problem is with the monitor, the whole computer would have to be brought in. IMac and Mac mini lack expansion. PRICE A similar equipped PC is much cheaper to purchase than Mac. Lets use Dell (but you can compare with another PC Brand if you like) **(LAPTOP) Dell Inspiron Laptop $849 dropped to $799 15" Screen CPU: (upgrade to) 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Memory: 3GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive: 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM) - WRITES DVDS,CDS, READS Blue-Ray Disks Macbook $1349 just dropped to $1224 13" Screen (SMALLER) CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SAME) Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (SAME) Memory: (upgrade to) 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (LESS RAM) Hard Drive (upgrade to) 250GBSerial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (SMALLER HARD DRIVE) Optical Drive: (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) - (Writes CDs, DVDs, cannot read Blue-Ray) (WORSE AND 1/2 SPEED) http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/notebooks?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~857204&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Duo&a=55103~0~857204 http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB402LL/B?mco=MTkzOTI0Nw **(DESKTOP) PLEASE NOTE: I compare Apple Mac's vs Dells best deal. If you really want an all-in one the Dell all-in-one has more ram, wireless keyboard and mouse and equivalent to $400 for free making the Imac still more expensive when you matching specs. Personally I don't think the All-in-Ones are a good choice, and consider them overpriced, lack expandability and repairs both more expensive and require the entire computer. PS: Apple knows that they need to make Macintosh look different than PC so all Macs except the Mac Pro will not have a tower option. Apple's low end lacks expandability but it makes the Mac "look different", if Mac had a tower for low-end, more people would realize the similarities between the two. Dell: (At The Moment) Specs Below costs $809 CPU: 2.4 GHZ Dell Inspiron QUAD (4 Processor) CORE SCREEN: 20inch Screen MEMORY: 3GB Ram HARD DRIVE: 500 GB hard Drive OPTICAL DRIVE: 16x DVD/CD Read/Writer GRAPHICS: (upgrade to ) ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB The Mac Mini since it has no monitor, keyboard, mouse, very skimpy on options and setup and is not the best deal... The IMac is better price than the Mac Mini. IMac ($1400) CPU: 2.4 GHZ DUAL (2 Processor) CORE (SLOWER CPU) SCREEN: 20inch Screen MEMORY: (upgrade to) 2GB Ram (LESS RAM) HARD DRIVE: (upgrade to ) 500 GB hard Drive OPTICAL DRIVE: 8x DVD Reader/Writer (1/2 speed) GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB http://www.dell.com/content/products/results.aspx/desktops?c=us&cs=19&dt=SmallGrid&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=mn#subcats=&navla=55103~0~861680&navidc=Processor&navValc=Intel%20Core%202%20Extreme&a=55103~0~861680,55103~0~861681,55103~0~857204&page=1 http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB323LL/A?mco=NzMyNjMy Equivalents to ILife http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20070830_ilife_for_windows.html http://www.xsellize.com/showthread.php?t=20518 LINUX INFO: http://distrowatch.com/ http://polishlinux.org/ http://www.desktoplinux.com/ http://polishlinux.org/ http://www.ubuntu.com/ http://www.kubuntu.org/ http://www.freespire.org/ http://www.pclinuxos.com/ http://xwinman.org/gnome.php http://xwinman.org/kde.php http://www.linuxalt.com/ http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/ https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows http://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/