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Starfish · 17-03-08, 05:10 PM

It's all very well saying that Macs are more expensive than PCs but then Mac users don't need to buy Antivirus software. I've had Macs for 15 years and each time I've changed my computer I've managed to sell my old one. Who'll buy a PC that's 3 year's old? And if they did, how much would they pay for it? Virtually nothing...
I use my Mac every day for my work and I'm not doing graphics or music. I want something that's dependable and easy to use. The only time I had a major problem it was due to a Microsoft application - Office. And believe it or not, Microsoft couldn't sort it out and it was Apple that came to the rescue.
Most people who buy PCs do it to either play games or want a glorified typewriter with Internet access. Most Mac users are computer buffs who see their computer as more than just a tool and wouldn't dream of buying one in a supermarket at the same time as buying their weekly groceries!
And anyway, how can you judge something when you've never tried it?

madrat · 17-03-08, 05:18 PM

Ive always been a PC, I have tried Macs in show rooms and I have yet to be able to get them to do anything other than sit there and look pretty

I am about to try (if the new memory ever arrives) Linux Kubuntu on an old PC currently running ME, I will miss using ME though I have always been a fan. It was a tough desision to swap to XP about 5 years ago.

thedigger · 19-03-08, 08:26 PM

I'd be surprised if you missed Me, it's the most horrible OS I've ever seen (and I've used NT4 pre SP6, OS2, Gem.....)

madrat · 19-03-08, 09:21 PM

Well you are wrong I love Windows ME. I have never had any problems with it. It was much better than windows 98.

nathan123 · 27-03-08, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madrat

Well you are wrong I love Windows ME. I have never had any problems with it. It was much better than windows 98.

You are possibly the only person alive who hasn't had problems with Windows ME. And as for the PC/MAC debate, i have a PC but thats due to the fact i can build one cheaply myself. I'm studying music tech at uni and will eventually be using a mac to do recording and mastering, as Logic 8 can't be beaten

damo7 · 01-04-08, 12:39 PM

mac!

windows isn't stable enough for my likeing

satmoz · 04-04-08, 08:46 PM

Sure, Mac. You can install Win Vista on it if you miss PC. Their own OS is far better than Windows because they make both the hardware and software

stevo25 · 04-04-08, 10:23 PM

ok why not put a mac os on your pc???
look here Hackint0sh - Powered by vBulletin

Sonya_Blade · 27-08-08, 11:59 PM

I use both...but for me, doing video editing projects and other graphics stuff is a lot quicker and better outcome on a mac...

navskin · 25-04-09, 04:50 PM

when you say mac or pc i like to take the best of both worlds and chuck a pc mix in the with my leopard hackintosh. i am running 10.5.6 on my desktop pc now it runs like and dream i also have vista installed on the same rig. But when you say hackintosh your in for a steap learning cerve with drivers that are called kext files. i know this because when you install apple software on to a pc you have to get all the hardware working (ie graohics sound usb) and sometumes more, so its not for the fante harted. but if anyone wants to give it a shot your more than welcome to ask me a few questions and will help you with your installs.

navskin

17-03-08, 05:10 PM	#31 (permalink)
Starfish Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? It's all very well saying that Macs are more expensive than PCs but then Mac users don't need to buy Antivirus software. I've had Macs for 15 years and each time I've changed my computer I've managed to sell my old one. Who'll buy a PC that's 3 year's old? And if they did, how much would they pay for it? Virtually nothing... I use my Mac every day for my work and I'm not doing graphics or music. I want something that's dependable and easy to use. The only time I had a major problem it was due to a Microsoft application - Office. And believe it or not, Microsoft couldn't sort it out and it was Apple that came to the rescue. Most people who buy PCs do it to either play games or want a glorified typewriter with Internet access. Most Mac users are computer buffs who see their computer as more than just a tool and wouldn't dream of buying one in a supermarket at the same time as buying their weekly groceries! And anyway, how can you judge something when you've never tried it?

17-03-08, 05:18 PM	#32 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,208 Thanks: 11 Thanked 71 Times in 61 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? Ive always been a PC, I have tried Macs in show rooms and I have yet to be able to get them to do anything other than sit there and look pretty I am about to try (if the new memory ever arrives) Linux Kubuntu on an old PC currently running ME, I will miss using ME though I have always been a fan. It was a tough desision to swap to XP about 5 years ago. __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

19-03-08, 08:26 PM	#33 (permalink)
thedigger Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 90 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? I'd be surprised if you missed Me, it's the most horrible OS I've ever seen (and I've used NT4 pre SP6, OS2, Gem.....)

19-03-08, 09:21 PM	#34 (permalink)
madrat Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 2,208 Thanks: 11 Thanked 71 Times in 61 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? Well you are wrong I love Windows ME. I have never had any problems with it. It was much better than windows 98. __________________ *VIRGIN, STOP SENDING ME JUNK MAIL.*

01-04-08, 12:39 PM	#36 (permalink)
damo7 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? mac! windows isn't stable enough for my likeing

04-04-08, 08:46 PM	#37 (permalink)
satmoz Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? Sure, Mac. You can install Win Vista on it if you miss PC. Their own OS is far better than Windows because they make both the hardware and software

04-04-08, 10:23 PM	#38 (permalink)
stevo25 Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 692 Thanks: 25 Thanked 29 Times in 28 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? ok why not put a mac os on your pc??? look here Hackint0sh - Powered by vBulletin

27-08-08, 11:59 PM	#39 (permalink)
Sonya_Blade Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 337 Thanks: 33 Thanked 18 Times in 17 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? I use both...but for me, doing video editing projects and other graphics stuff is a lot quicker and better outcome on a mac... __________________

25-04-09, 04:50 PM	#40 (permalink)
navskin Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 52 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: MAC or PC? when you say mac or pc i like to take the best of both worlds and chuck a pc mix in the with my leopard hackintosh. i am running 10.5.6 on my desktop pc now it runs like and dream i also have vista installed on the same rig. But when you say hackintosh your in for a steap learning cerve with drivers that are called kext files. i know this because when you install apple software on to a pc you have to get all the hardware working (ie graohics sound usb) and sometumes more, so its not for the fante harted. but if anyone wants to give it a shot your more than welcome to ask me a few questions and will help you with your installs. navskin __________________ Technomate 6900HD Combo Super ,Diablo Cam Lite 2.3