Mac Vs Pc

**dolly dagger** · February 21st, 2005, 04:59 AM

Hey guys,

I am new to the forum, not very techie and I badly need advice from you experts. I currently have a very old Packard Bell, Windows 95 pc, with a CD rom that doesn't work, I think it is time to update and i don't know what to do.

I am buying an I-pod, so I thought it would be best to get a Mac Laptop (i am getting microsoft works on it too if i buy), but my pc-loving friends are strongly advising me against it.

What should i do?

I like the idea of a Mac as it has Garage Band, and a cool photo programme, basically it is more creative like me, but if a Mac isn't going to be compatible with anything i'd rather get a pc.

I am mainly going to use my future laptop for the internet, writing stories, watching DVD's, getting music, and putting on photos.

So what would be best? Any advice on the best PC or Mac laptop to get would be nice too.

Thank you

**Oryx** · February 21st, 2005, 05:19 AM

well they say MAC is easier to use than windows
don't really know haven't used it ,, infact never saw one during my lifetime
if you are going to use it as a media center then yeah why not
as for p2p i thinnnk almost all programs have mac versions so no worries there

the only problem is that u might wanna use a progam later on that is built for windows and doesn't have a mac version

if u get a lappy that can work both then try mac first out if u like it then stick with it...

**Digital Bliss** · February 21st, 2005, 06:52 AM

Well macs may better but i cant play hl2 on them so thus lies a delima.

**cpugeniusmv** · February 21st, 2005, 07:17 AM

The reason I don't like Macs is because their hardware is expensive. The OS X operating system is a very nice one, and I'd use it if it ran on the x86 architecture.

You will find that most programs are available for windows, and most devices come with drivers for windows. But you can get by with a Mac if you're careful about what you get, making sure that what you get will work with your computer.

**jimmythekid** · February 21st, 2005, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by dolly dagger

I am mainly going to use my future laptop for the internet, writing stories, watching DVD's, getting music, and putting on photos.

Stick with the PC, unless your a pro at digital video imaging, photo imaging.

iPods will work with a PC just fine. They have too or they wouldn't be selling many of them.

Lots more stuff for the PC

If i was gonna buy a new laptop, it would be either a Sony or IBM. Just make sure its not one of those 999.99 ones. They suck.

On the other hand you HAVE been using a (gasp) packard bell. :tol

OMG theres that name again. :tilted

**Roamerick** · February 21st, 2005, 07:37 AM

I have built/owned PCs for 14 years before buying my first mac, a lovely 12" Powerbook G4. My advice? Get a Mac if

a) you can afford it
b) you're looking for maximum "just works" factor
c) You don't mind losing access to the latest games

Only high-end macs (Well kitted G5's) have the videocard grunt to pull off games like HL2 (assuming it ever comes out for mac). But if you want to mainly do image editing, video editing, listen and manage a massive mucic collection or use GarageBand, go for a Mac Mini with 1GB of RAM and you're set!

Using OSX is easy, and after Windows it feels like a swedish massage :)

**nasrules** · February 21st, 2005, 08:28 AM

The iPod ownership is irrelavent - iTunes works just as well on Windows as it does on a Mac. However...

If you can afford it, get a Mac. With a Mac, everything just works. For what you want to use it for, an iBook would be perfect.

**Digital Bliss** · February 21st, 2005, 09:08 AM

btw welcome to zeropaid enjoy your stay honestly i would go with a pc because most software and programs are designed for pcs they are also easyer to upgrade

**notbob** · February 21st, 2005, 09:17 AM

i wouldn't mind one of those 499 dollar boxes, maybe for video capture/editing, pvr

**evilmegaman** · February 21st, 2005, 09:27 AM

with a PC, you can have absolutely anything you want. With a mac, software choices are fairly limited. Also, Ipods work perfectly with windows :) And you can get a better PC cheaper or as cheap than a lowend mac.

**method** · February 21st, 2005, 10:25 AM

Macs look nicer but are more costly and can't do as much as a PC...

PCs do more stuff and are cheaper.

Tough decision.

**Exedus** · February 21st, 2005, 11:34 AM

Originally Posted by method

Macs look nicer but are more costly and can't do as much as a PC...

PCs do more stuff and are cheaper.

Tough decision.

You can do anything on an Apple that you can do on a PC. The only difference is the PC has more games available for it.

**.:sp00ky:.** · February 21st, 2005, 12:03 PM

"You can do anything on an Apple that you can do on a PC."

...apart from run or play everything that only runs on a pc e.g games and alot of software.

well theirs emulation of course but meh.

**ducttapeBigSexy** · February 21st, 2005, 01:13 PM

With what you described you want to do with your computer, Windows, Mac, or even a Linux box would work great.

Go for the Mac if you don't want and don't like configuring the heck out of your machines - Mac's have a tendecy to do what they want, but they do it correctly. Windows, on the other hand, can take some work (especially in the security area).

Also, if you're really interested in the software available for a Mac, go with the Mac! I'd recommend checking out www.apple.com and see what they have to offer (and, before any hardcore Windows users flame me, I personally don't even own a Mac - I perfer use Mandrakelinux and Windows.) What it comes down to is what you want to use it for, and how much it's going to cost.