MAC vs. PC

sfmullen Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:00 PM

MAC vs. PC

I am a pretty profficent windows user. but I think I want a MAC and DH wants to get me one for xmas. I am scared though I wont figure it out. any one have a mac out there that loves it and totally thinks I should get it, or says stay away. I dont know

jenafee Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:01 PM

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Posted by sfmullen

I am a pretty profficent windows user. but I think I want a MAC and DH wants to get me one for xmas. I am scared though I wont figure it out. any one have a mac out there that loves it and totally thinks I should get it, or says stay away. I dont know

Hey!! FYI - Macs are really good for graphics and if you're graphic savvy. Otherwise, I'd stick with a PC.

stephanielyse Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:02 PM

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sfmullen Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:03 PM

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Posted by jenafee

Posted by sfmullen

I am a pretty profficent windows user. but I think I want a MAC and DH wants to get me one for xmas. I am scared though I wont figure it out. any one have a mac out there that loves it and totally thinks I should get it, or says stay away. I dont know

Hey!! FYI - Macs are really good for graphics and if you're graphic savvy. Otherwise, I'd stick with a PC.

I do a lot with digital photograpahy but I am not a graphic artist or anything. I dont know what to do! I would switch in a minute but I just know not a lot of things are compatible for instance shutterfly

sfmullen Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:03 PM

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Posted by stephanielyse

I LOVE Mac. Use it at work and at home. And if you buy a Mac, it can run Windows, too, if you choose! But I found once I got used to using a Mac at work, I hated going home and using a PC.

do you find a lot is not compatible?

cjb88 Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:07 PM

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I love my mac!! DH used to hate them until i brought my new powerbook home... now even he says that macs are better...

everything is pretty much the same...

Mrs. V 2008 Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:08 PM

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Personally I like the pc better..had to many problems with the mac

snowcutie82 Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:08 PM

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Posted by sfmullen

Posted by stephanielyse

I LOVE Mac. Use it at work and at home. And if you buy a Mac, it can run Windows, too, if you choose! But I found once I got used to using a Mac at work, I hated going home and using a PC.

do you find a lot is not compatible?

my good friend uses a mac at work and pc at home...she uses an hp for all her graphics stuff (dreamworks uses hp pcs too). i originally wanted a mac and she said its not worth the extra $ because the office programs dont run as well and a bunch of websites dont work so it might get a little annoying.

but personally they look sooooo coool! hahaha

i dont know if that was any help!

Jenn n Lance Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:09 PM

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They've made MACs a lot more compatible with windows programs. I would check out the kinds of programs you'd miss most in windows and then go see what your options would be with a MAC.

CantDecide Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:10 PM

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what about for doing video projects? I want to make a photo slide show for my RD and that's making me want a Mac - just because I hear they're better with media.

I have no idea tho!

evnme Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:20 PM

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ama1771 Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:27 PM

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we have pcs but i'd say go with mac

MrsBrags7706 Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:30 PM

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depends. . . i use macs at school for graphic design, and a pc i have at home. i'd rather have a mac, i think . . . . lol

i hinted to my parents about a labtop for xmas, but i really wnated a mac, but there so much more expensive than a pc. . . .

depends, if ur into graphics and stuff, and playing w/ images, all those adobe programs work better and move faster with a mac rather than a pc

MikeandJess Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:32 PM

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I have a mac and I hate it, I'm dying to get a regular pc. However, I do have a friend that got a mac and paid the $ $ to take classes to learn how to use it and she loves. I thought I'd figure it out on my own. I was wrong.

portjeffbride Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:33 PM

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If you're just a computer dabbler (email,word docs, a few pix, movies), either is fine... you wouldn't be 'challenging' the machine, PC or Mac.

If you're doing heavier things (serious gaming, analysis, and yes, I personally believe also imaging.....) macs are at a serious deficit.... It has nothing to do with it's intrinsic set-up.... more for software compatibility. The bulk of software (barring the OS operating system) is usually written for PC's and then merely translated for Macs..... end result, the programs are a bit buggy and tend to crash more frequently than PC's. The majority of professional software is not even offered in a Mac version.....

However, if you don't need hardcore software, and only will need word, and internet... either is fine...

(Personal recommendation: I love my sony vaio....... And if you're going to watch a lot of movies or play games, pay extra for a good video card!)

CaMacho Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:43 PM

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DH and I have 2 Mac computers! Mine is a laptop. I would never go back to PC... the mac is so easy to use and works great! I have had my laptop for 4 years and it still runs just as fast and has the same batter life (never updated anything). HIGHLY recommend a mac!

My DH is a graphic designer so a mac was the obvious choice for him. He's been using mac computers for the last 8 years or so.

20NK07 Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:50 PM

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If you're into graphics and what not, then do the MAC otherwise stick to a regular PC.

sfmullen Posted: Dec 14, 2006 09:55 PM

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haha you guys are not making this easy!!!!!!! haha. For those who have them was it easy to learn?

kitty1224 Posted: Dec 14, 2006 10:12 PM

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Listen to me, Mac's rule. No Pc compares to a MAC. I got my lab top last year and the programs that mac has especially graphic, making videos and photo library. FM me if you have any questions. FH has Mac desktop. We are mac fanatics.