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-- Posted by sweenie at 5:31 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

For the options between Apple or Pc's (Yes = Apple) (No = Pc's)


-- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 5:32 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

PC>mac

And Im typing this on a mac


-- Posted by sub800 at 5:32 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

PC's


-- Posted by Molfsontan at 5:32 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

How is this a poll?  Macs are for people who can't use computers, PCs are for people who actually plan on doing something with them.


-- Posted by sweenie at 5:33 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

okay so i'm a NOOB at this and i don't know what i'm doing but please post a reply to each of the questions I've asked Thank you


-- Posted by carracer at 5:33 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

Mac
is much much better


-- Posted by blufindr at 5:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

Mac > PC.

But it depends on what they're gonna be used for. For video/graphics manipulation, I'd go for Mac. Gaming and haxing, though, go PC.


-- Posted by sweenie at 5:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

please I want more than just simple stupid Biased answers I want the facts & details to why you feel that way


-- Posted by crazyjenn791 at 5:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

im undecided. i have 2 pc. but im thinking of getting a mac laptop. Should i?


-- Posted by MushroomSatsujin at 5:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

No
Depends
yes
pc
pc
mac
And to sum it up


-- Posted by sweenie at 5:35 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

Thank You I'm looking exactly for things like this answer Yes Thank you!!!!!!

Quote: from blufindr at 5:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008


Mac > PC.

But it depends on what they're gonna be used for. For video/graphics manipulation, I'd go for Mac. Gaming and haxing, though, go PC.



-- Posted by runthespread at 5:36 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

Your poll options are off.

Mac > PC.
It's more costly but Mac's are more advanced in several ways, more reliable and more user friendly. They tend to last longer and are more fun due to the ability to customize. Keep in mind too that PC's copy Macs...for one, the whole Windows platform is off of a Mac OS.


-- Posted by Masonica at 5:37 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

Are Apples Better Than PCs - Yes
Does Apple Do Creative Things better than PCs? - Yes
Are PCs better at business stuff than apples? - Yes
Do you get a better quality product for Apple or PCs - Apples 99% of the time
Are Apples or Pc's more cost effective? - PCs are more cost effective
Are Apples or Pc's more user friendly? - Yes they are


-- Posted by atomictastic at 5:37 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

Quote: from runthespread at 8:36 pm on Sep. 22, 2008


Your poll options are off.

Mac > PC.  
It's more costly but Mac's are more advanced in several ways, more reliable and more user friendly. They tend to last longer and are more fun due to the ability to customize. Keep in mind too that PC's copy Macs...for one, the whole Windows platform is off of a Mac OS.



Interesting... I've been thinking about getting a Mac but still unsure... I need more time to think lol.


-- Posted by sweenie at 5:48 pm on Sep. 22, 2008

Quote: from MushroomSatsujin at 5:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008


No
Depends
yes
pc
pc
mac
And to sum it up

By the way I customized my apple that runs 10.4 to look exactly like it's running 10.5


-- Posted by sakurag at 3:59 pm on Sep. 23, 2008

I own both.  I have one of the new macbooks (not the pro) and I also have a lenovo T61.  The mac is definately consumer grade the the lenovo is a business class machine.

I paid about 1200-1300 for the mac and the lenovo was about 1500.  

I run the new Mac OS and also I run Vista enterprise.  For work purposes, the PC is far superior.  Office for Mac is okay, but is not Office for Windows.  however, for pure day to day use, the Mac offers web browsing, email, and IM.  (I mean, what else do you need.)  

For photos, the Mac's simple iPhoto does an excellent job.  For music, itunes is also a great app (though it is exactly the same on the PC).  

One thing about the mac I love is the blutooth stack.  The windows blutooth stack sucks right now (hope it gets fixed).  Macs kicks butt.

Games?  Well, I can run simple games on both.  Unless you buy a huge laptop, which no one in their right mind does, you can't run games that well anyways.

That brings me to size.  The macbook is like a itty bitty computer, but it's dense.  It's too heavy for what it looks like.  The lenovo is larger but weights less, even with the extended battery.  However, the form factor for both are excellent.

Screens?  Well, the lenovo is a 14" and the mac is a 12".  Most business PC's will have a matte screen, and only the macbook pro comes in a matte version. (You will pay the big bucks for a macbook pro, but if you do, GET THE MATTE SCREEN).  Why do you ask?  Well, have you seen the difference between plasma and lcd?  yeah, reflections suck.  And when you're mobile, you will get light coming from all over.

This is my two cents.  I have no bias to either, I love them both.  But they have their drawbacks.  I thought I'd give you the stuff that only someone who uses them both on a daily basis for hours would know.. good luck and if you have any specific questions, PM me.


-- Posted by tapster at 10:01 am on Sep. 24, 2008

Go PC! Mac suck, programming for them is hard, they are not totally protected against viruses - despite not having anti-virus software! They generally are rubbish, learn PC. If you fail buy a MAC!


-- Posted by legacyofbento at 11:13 am on Sep. 24, 2008

Quote: from Molfsontan at 5:32 pm on Sep. 22, 2008


How is this a poll? Macs are for people who can't use computers, PCs are for people who actually plan on doing something with them.

linux kills them both.


-- Posted by sweenie at 5:17 pm on Sep. 24, 2008

I'm not trying to decide to choose a new computer I already Love My mac & I'm just getting research form real results of real people  


-- Posted by espresso8097 at 7:22 pm on Sep. 24, 2008

Quote: from sweenie at 7:48 pm on Sep. 22, 2008


By the way I customized my apple that runs 10.4 to look exactly like it's running 10.5

I have my Linux able to look how no Mac or Windows ever will.


-- Posted by Byble at 2:56 am on Sep. 27, 2008

isit me or is your poll a bit.. ermm WOTT??


and PCs ftw


-- Posted by mysticgohan at 11:42 pm on Sep. 27, 2008

Quote: from blufindr at 5:34 pm on Sep. 22, 2008


Mac > PC.

But it depends on what they're gonna be used for. For video/graphics manipulation, I'd go for Mac. Gaming and haxing, though, go PC.


Lies, as long as you don't need one for school a PC is just as good for video and photo manipulation/creation. Most of the programs are literally the same shit.

PC's are cheaper, more powerful, more customizable. The Windows guidebar is the exact same thing as the OSX icons at the bottom of the screen, it's just as manageable as long as you use folders properly.


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