Whats better Mac or PC?
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Im thinking of getting new laptop and i need a good one. Whats better a MAC laptop or a PC laptop and why did you pick that computer? Thanks XDD
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Answer:
PC for the following (Also Note: http://www.powernotebooks.com has top quality computers) 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 more 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 either 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 Starting Price: $500 Ending Price: $500 15" Screen CPU: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo [5% slower] Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD [Not as good/fine for general use[ Memory: 3GB DDR2 SDRAM [75% of ram) Hard Drive: 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (same) http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dndozm4&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=laptop-inspiron-1545 Cybperpower Notebook Xplorer X5-2900 Starting Price: $755 Ending Price After upgrades (not including 5% rebate): $860 15" Screen CPU: (upgrade to) 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (+$100) [FASTER] Graphics: Nvidia GFORCE 9600-GT 512MB [MUCH FASTER/BETTER CARD] Memory: 4GB DDR2 SDRAM [MORE MEMORY] Hard Drive: (upgrade to) 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (+$5) [LARGER HARD DRIVE] http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Xplorer_X5-2900_Notebook/detail Macbook Starting laptop Price: $1000 Ending Price After Upgrades: $1200 13" Screen (SMALLER) CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SLOWER) Graphics: Nvidia GFORCE 9400 256MB Memory: (upgrade to) 4GB DDR2 SDRAM (SAME) Hard Drive (upgrade to) 320B Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (SAME) http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC240LL/A?mco=NjcxMTQ3Ng **(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: ($700) CPU: 2.33 GHZ Dell Inspiron QUAD (4 Processor) CORE SCREEN: 20inch Screen MEMORY: 4GB Ram HARD DRIVE: 500 GB hard Drive OPTICAL DRIVE: 16x DVD/CD Read/Writer GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 512MB http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dddwra4&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=desktop-inspiron-537s 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 ($1300) CPU: 2.4 GHZ DUAL (2 Processor) CORE (SLOWER CPU) SCREEN: 20inch Screen MEMORY: (upgrade to) 4GB Ram (SAME) HARD DRIVE: (upgrade to ) 320 GB hard Drive (LESS HARD DRIVE) OPTICAL DRIVE: 8x DVD Reader/Writer (1/2 speed) GRAPHICS: Nvidia Geforce 9400M (APPROX SAME BUT LESS MEMORY GAPHICS) http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB417LL/A?mco=NDE4Mzg3Ng Equivalents to ILife http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20070830_ilife_for_windows.html http://www.xsellize.com/showthread.php?t=20518 FREE Windows Stufff http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html http://www.iobit.com/ http://www.ccleaner.com/ ANTI-VIRUS Avira Antivir (FREE) for 2009 personal edition is free (there is a paid version) the free version was rated the best by consumer reports 2009. http://www.free-av.com/ Avast (Free- Click under Free Software and download Avast Home Edition) http://www.avast.com/ ANTI-MALWARE Windows Defender (FREE) http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx Malware Bytes (FREE) Limitation - No Realtime protection on free version. http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol Super Anti-Spyware (FREE) http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol LINUX INFO: http://distrowatch.com/ http://polishlinux.org/ http://www.desktoplinux.com/ http://polishlinux.org/ http://www.ubuntu.com/
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right now macs are the best and like the other guy said you can put windows on a mac and mac doesnt have virus issues either so you dont have to worry bout that and they have better graphics than most pc laptops that arent made for gaming or entertainment i like both pc and mac really best thing to do is if you are looking compare the the pc you like the most to the mac you like the most
William C
I bought a PC ,because a of is what I grew up on. It's what I know and you should go with what you know. If a PC is what you know get a PC. If you know a Mac get a Mac. Go with what you feel comfortable with. PC wide selection of games. Customizable. Easy to learn. Lots of free programs to help you. User friendly interface. You can do everything on a PC that you can do on a Mac even more. Although you can get viruses on a PC ,but just get Avast! Anti-virus you'll be alright. Also there is a community of people on the web were they have free programs you would buy in stores. If you need a program like Sony vegas just search on YouTube. How to get Sony Vegas on YouTube. In the long run get what you know and feel comfortable with. Wether it's a Mac or a PC.
Brandon
I can choose both... For one way or another the two does its own capabilities and has its own use...
Not trying to spoil anyone's fun here, just making something clear to everyone. A "PC" as Mac has introduced into our society, simply stands for Personal Computer. Therefore, all computers are in fact, PC's. Yes, even Macs. So, Apple has introduced something completely incorrect and it has caught onto mainstream, infecting the other non-Mac computer brands. To answer your question, Macs are overrated. They have a few cool features and are less prone to viruses at the moment, but are way too expensive for the hardware you actually get with them. I can get an HP/Compaq/Sony laptop with a better processor, more RAM, more HDD space, more everything for $500 cheaper. I, personally, have an HP dv7t which cost me $700. I enjoy my computer, it runs high-end games, and does everything I need it to with little effort. If you go Mac, it's only because you want variation or style. Which to me, is useless. Good luck! :)
mac are my favorit because thay are nice and eco friendly and what not and i like the operating system but truth be told i use my windows amd based computer much more many more programs are made for windows and windows based machines are much cheaper macs are built with the idea of better quality less quantity pcs are sper of the moment cheapest resources all in one spot but its likely yoru pc wont brake untill its obsolete so why buy the dependability of a mac.... so in short get a pc they are more bang for your buck ....... and you can do more with them unless you plan to do graphic design ....... then you want a pricely mac
mania's master
Pc laptops are MUCH better value today than macs and easier in some cases to repair if they go wrong. look at macs then compare with a PC of the same price. Check the screen color depth on both look for at least 24bit genuine color depth. Some macs dells and others have cheap 18bit screens which simulate 24bit color I find them dull by comparison apart from the general specs the screen is THE factor in buying a good laptop.
Harley Drive
if i got extra cash ..i will choose both.. mac are pretty cute and somehow pro pc are easy and more software and hardware enable... both os are cool... 1 ..pc for beginner..cheap 2 ..mac for student ..that working with graphic or music..
tom z
i'm sortof having the same problem so i don't know but here's a link to another question that helped me :) http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090729160402AACBrZw
lovin' it
PC, more game selection. More programs are made for it. Mac... just doesn't work for me, I grew up with PC. But then again, you could install Windows on a Mac and be ironic. XD
davidng0123
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