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Posted by 72hrpartyanimal on Feb-24-2011 19:58:

The meaning of life:

MS Windows PC vs Mac

Which is better?

Discuss

Posted by CReddick on Feb-24-2011 20:02:

Mac OS

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Posted by DaveT on Feb-24-2011 20:03:

Both have their advantages and disadvantages. The seperation between the two isn't as great as it used to be.

Mac is slicker, maybe a little easier to use. But it's PRICEY. If you do video or photo work, it might be the best option as the industry tends to support Macs better than PCs. It's biggest issue is its price.

Windows 7 has made PCs more than tolerable. It really is a huge step up from Windows Vista/XP/2000/ME/98/95, both in terms of speed and stability. I am shocked when anything in my Windows 7 crashes. It rarely happens. And when it does, it's usually due to my computer starting to overheat, hehe. And you can get the same spec'd PC as a Mac for a whole lot less. If you play games, PC is the way to go too.

If you just need it to surf the net, use facebook, looking at photos, etc and aren't worried about trying to look hip by having a Mac, just save your money and get a PC. If you aren't too worried about the price, get a Mac...because you can always install Windows on it, too!

Most people (who use Macs or have switched to Macs) will come and and blindly just say OS X. But it really depends on what you do with the computer whether it's worth it or not. I used to be a Mac WHORE and was forced upon PCs. It was hard because I was resistant, but after awhile you just realize the whole PC versus Mac competition with their fanbases is all bullshit and pointless.

I'd prefer to have a Mac. Because I work in video and most of the cool new video hardware devices tend to be made for Mac before PC if a PC version is made at all. But it really is just more of a "hip" thing to have for 90% of the people out there. For most of them, spending the extra money (unless they just have the money to spend and nothing else important they need) for what they do on it makes no sense.

Posted by Quazar on Feb-24-2011 20:11:

If you're a gamer geek like myself, and like to have a lot of control over your OS, Win 7.

If you just want to turn on the computer, surf the internet, create and edit documents, and maybe do some audio and video editing: Mac.

The difference is to run Mac OS, you pretty much have to buy an Apple computer, which are expensive. If you want a Win 7 machine, you have a large number of manufacturers and specs to choose from.

Posted by DjWoody on Feb-24-2011 20:43:

I used to be a huge Mac guy since the early 90's. But than just recently I started watching how Apple is being selfish and wants everything their way and started giving a fuck less about their customer needs that I stopped caring. The playing field is pretty much leveled now and like Dave said, you can get the same functionality on a PC for a lot less! This is specially evident on the iPhone.

Posted by GPC on Feb-24-2011 21:45:

I with you Woody. Use to be a huge Apple fan but now I refuse to support them. I don't care how great there products claim to be. Windows does everything I need. These days a PC is just another appliance like a toaster IMO. Your needs may be different.

Posted by MelBeat on Feb-24-2011 22:52:

Re: The meaning of life:

quote:
Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal
MS Windows PS vs Mac OS

Which is better?

Discuss

What's a PS?

Posted by 72hrpartyanimal on Feb-24-2011 23:00:

Re: Re: The meaning of life:

quote:
Originally posted by MelBeat
What's a PS?

oops. was a long night.

Posted by 72hrpartyanimal on Feb-24-2011 23:01:

probably going to get one of those mac book pros. you know... the one with the internet and stuff that help you watch porn.

Figured i've been asking around here about the differences why not ask on TA and start a good discussion/debate

Posted by gerard6975 on Feb-25-2011 00:21:

Re: Re: Re: The meaning of life:

quote:
Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal
oops. was a long night.

that's not what your wife said :P

Posted by MASTER AL on Feb-25-2011 00:38:

is a mac laptop still in favor of running traktor?

Posted by 72hrpartyanimal on Feb-25-2011 00:51:

Re: Re: Re: Re: The meaning of life:

quote:
Originally posted by gerard6975
that's not what your wife said :P

no... she said "you little dick muther ******"

Posted by Tosh on Feb-25-2011 01:03:

mac!

Posted by Nerologic on Feb-25-2011 01:35:

Oh...this again...

Posted by DjWoody on Feb-25-2011 02:30:

quote:
Originally posted by 72hrpartyanimal
probably going to get one of those mac book pros. you know... the one with the internet and stuff that help you watch porn.

Figured i've been asking around here about the differences why not ask on TA and start a good discussion/debate

It looks like you already made your decision. Right now is a good time to get a MacBook Pro, because the new ones got annouced this morning. That means that all the older models have deep discounts.

Posted by Brian Scott on Feb-25-2011 19:11:

I'm saving up my pennies to build a new computer as a "hackintosh." Since Mac OS and Windows now run on the same hardware, it's the most cost-efficient route.

Traktor is pretty stable on the either platform

Posted by S Nate Faulkner on Feb-25-2011 23:32:

CP/M? Anyone? Anyone?

God, I'm Old.
and a nerd.

Posted by system-7 on Feb-25-2011 23:54:

D.R. Dos