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What's better, a PC or MAC?

Whats is better a pc or a mac and why?

  • tell me why pc is better or why mac is better

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    PC is better, here is why... PC=Variety of specs, options, quality, prices, vendors, support Mac=One vendor, limited options, still more expensive. Look below for more information.. Contrary to belief, Macs are not better quality. They use a lot of the same parts as PCs. 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. Today, Macs use the same hardware as PCs. Why spend extra to get the same CPU chips, graphics cards and OS X isn't as secure as you think.. Look below. WINDOWS ADVANTAGES: Aprox 90% of the market is Windows. Most PCs include windows already pre-installed. 1) There are a number of websites that still require Internet Explorer to view and IE for Mac Stinks.. 2) More supported peripherals (printers and other things you hook into the computer) on Windows. 4) If you like the Dock on OS X (Mac) google/yahoo rocketdock, objectdoc. I Would also install Avira AntiVir, Avast, Comodo Firewall on the Vista since there are free versions. LINUX ADVANTAGES: 1) Install Linux, and then get tons of stuff for free. Updates done, etc.. Linux is very easy and has tons of software that will be updated automatically. (Checking a checkbox in either two ways to install (Add/Remove or Synaptic Package Manager), search for something I want, check a box and click apply) 2) If you like the effects on a Macintosh go yahoo or google COMPIZ FUSION. It can do just about any cool effect a Mac can do and more... 3) If you like the Dock on OS X (Mac) google/yahoo Cairo Dock, avant window navigator. 4) Linux is MORE SECURE. I surf the internet and can even run some windows programs on Linux. LINUX OS If you are worried about viruses, spyware, security, Try Linux (it is free), I have included some information about Linux and links so you are not lost if you decide to try it. Easily turn your system into a Dual booting computer with Linux, fast, safe and secure, easy to use (contrary to belief). You then get the best of both worlds (Windows with all of its supported products, freely go online without the worry) My Recommendation would be either Ubuntu (Most popular and well supported linux), Kubuntu (KDE version of Ubuntu), Freespire (has all windows codecs for watching videos, dvds out of the box), PCLINUXOS (very nice Linux, easy to use and polished), There are so many good versions of linux besides these. PLEASE NOTE: In linux there are many forms of Windows Environments, the two main ones are KDE (K Desktop) and GNOME. Ubuntu uses GNOME, KUBUNTU is a KDE version of Ubuntu, PCLINUXOS, Freespire use KDE... The differences in the window environments (DESKTOPS) control how you configure, open close the windows, the appearances of the windows... linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting helps with printer support. ScreenCasts.ubuntu.com shows video and non-video help with learning to work with Ubuntu. There are many good Linux distributions for different reasons, distrowatch.com, polishlinux.org, desktoplinux.com are good websites for overall understanding linux. Installing Linux in general is very simple and much more secure than OS X(Macintosh) and free. Also, most Linux distributions have a LiveCD which means you can try without installing... UBUNTU, KUBUNTU, FREESPIRE, PCLINUXOS, etc.. all have live CDS. All you have to do is.. A) to download .iso file off the internet from the Linux website B) burn the .iso file to a CD or DVD (Make sure your burning software can burn an ISO) C) restart the computer with the CD in the drive D) As computer is restarting, press on F12 Key a bunch of times to get a boot menu E) Select the option to boot from CD or DVD. ANOTHER QUICK NOTE: People have been able to run OS X on a PC since the PC and Mac use the same hardware. This is not legal and I would not recommend it for security and legal reasons But, I have included a link to show you, purpose is to show that there is nothing special about the MAC. A)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) ****************(DESKTOP) PLEASE NOTE: I am comparing Apple Mac's vs Dells best deal. If you decide that you must have 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 upgrade the Imac to try to match. 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 must 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: (Right Now) 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 Best Deal Mac is not the Mac Mini since it has no monitor, keyboard, mouse, very skimpy on options and setup... 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 ************************END OF DESKTOP B) SECURITY: Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 under 30 minutes, and hacked within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008. Linux and Vista were not able to be hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. All macs are standardized with Cameras, if your system gets hacked, the hacker would more likely be able to turn on your camera. Please Note: All OS's have vulnerabilities. C) VIRUSES The argument that OS X has less viruses is true, but that is against XP, BUT Mac OS X has viruses, 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". Google/Yahoo Mac Viruses D) WINDOWS LICENSE is discounted with PCs You do not pay the full price, for instance Dell -> you pay $50 or less for Vista Home Premium If you buy a Mac and want Vista, you pay full price. D) EXPANDABILITY & REPAIR... With AppleCare you have to put down $300 and there is no guarantee the computer will be fixed, may cost more.. 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. E) PROBLEMS Macintosh's are far from bug free. 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://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/01/apples-quality-dwindling-my-macbook-pro-sob-story/ http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml http://www.ubuntu.com/ http://www.kubuntu.org/ http://www.freespire.org/ http://www.pclinuxos.com/ http://distrowatch.com/ http://polishlinux.org/ http://www.desktoplinux.com/ http://xwinman.org/gnome.php http://xwinman.org/kde.php http://www.linuxalt.com/ http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/ http://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting/ http://www.avast.com/ http://www.free-av.com/ http://www.personalfirewall.comodo.com/ https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows Google/Yahoo OS X on PC

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well it depends what you do with your computer! i personally prefer windows cause i am used to it if you are going to play games, then PC is definitely better but if you want to use it for browsing, watching movies, listening to music and .... you can consider mac but all these stuff are great on vista too i didn't like windows vista at first but after using it for a while i started liking it. its actually great by the way PC's are much cheaper than mac's

evil_rat2

Macs are better than PCs. While they may be more expensive, they will offer better performance and will in the end have a better resale value. The operating system would allow for better performance, and less hassle, due to the very limited need for security software. Macs also have a better resale value than an equivalent PC, making them a better investment anyways. Macs also get the best rated support of any computer company. The primary difference between the two is the operating system. Microsoft Windows, the operating system used on most PCs, is basically an ancient technology with a pretty cover. As joked by many Linux users, Microsoft Windows is a thirty-two bit extension and graphical shell to a sixteen-bit patch to an eight-bit operating system originally coded for a four-bit microprocessor which was written by a two-bit company that can't stand one bit of competition. Windows' rotting foundation cause problems in security and stability that users of Unix based operating systems (Mac OS X, Linux, etc.) don't need to deal with. While, yes, there are security flaws in Macs, the majority of attacks target exclusively Windows PCs, making Macs a lot less vulnerable.

Since I use pc's at work, I find having a pc is easier since I know and use the same exact programs, as the company pays for virus software and office software. If you don't have to match up with work or a school, then maybe the mac is easier and less prone to viruses. But you'll find almost the same software for both. I have 2 pc's and a mac. I tend to like the mac more, but they both accomplish the same thing.

Jim.Moor

Both are great but video editing and photos are better on mac and games are a bit better on pc but are now coming to mac which after time mac will be way better but just normal stuff a bit of browsing and stuff like that is good on both but if you get a pc make sure it is good on windows vista if it comes with vista

Thomas DJ

Both are the same, they can give you all the computer power you need. Really can't go by what Microsoft or Apple tells you. You need to visit an Apple store and spend some time trying out the MAC laptop and desktop. Then go and visit a PC Warehouse and try out Microsoft Windows OS desktop or laptop and see which one you really want. No one here can really tell you which one is better, I can just advise you to what you might be looking for and why they might be what you're looking for. MAC is for people who don't like to touch PCs or gets their hands dirty. Plus MAC is more for professionals who do artistic media work. Cost more looks the casing looks more modern and the learning of Leopard OS might be more fun to use than a PC. PC on the other hand is more for people who want to run Windows OS which most larger companies use daily. PC is can be over clocked, and beefed up to do a lot of things and doesn't cost that much to do it. Think of the PC as a Car you want to make it run better and get your hands dirty. Windows OS can be made to look like the Leopard OS using tools like Rocket Dock and ClocX. Example ------------- http://www.techspot.com/gallery/data/2/medium/WIN_MACX.jpg

tipstir

Mac, Because... PC crashes more, stupid pointless errors keep coming up, they collect more virus' than what mac would, it starts up and shuts down slower, its slower all together and mac looks cooler. Mac is great when it comes to photos, music, movies etc.

Dominic A

That is completely a matter of opinion. This is like asking whether apples (haha wow, that was unintentional) or oranges are better and why--it's a matter of taste.

Justin V

mac never get virus and it has great music and video software and more great features pc good at games but i would go with mac

Cops-up

Well both have features that are better than the other but I'm more familiar with PC so that's why I like it more.

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