Mac or PC? (Page 2)

hey, here's a thought....

Buy whatever YOU want.  They're all just computers.  They're all as likely to be stolen / broken / hacked as the rest, assuming you do what 80+% of the population does.

The whole Mac vs. Windows thing is nothing but a whole lot of marketing crap.  Honestly, if you want something to read emails, and track your money, ANY computer that has come out since 1998 will do that.  Heck, there are cell phones that can do it.

I could make most of those same claims with my Windows box.  Except I've only had it for about 5 years.  I have, however, upgraded the RAM, the video card, the NIC, and both disc drives, as well as added in extra hard drives.

I have never called a tech support line, except for my ISP.  And that was to report issues that have nothing to do with the computer itself.

And this is why I think this whole debate is so much hype.

Again, go with Linux, or maybe BSD.  They're both free. 

I have had both...and both have their ups and downs.  The specific game I like unfortunately is not made for Mac...so have to play it on a PC...right now, my power suply went out on my Windows machine, so booted up my old MAC laptop that I really don't use anymore just to surf and get my mail...If you have the money, I would probably go with Mac, not a fanatic, but I find them easier to use, but if there are specific programs you want to run, make sure they are mac supported.

I can't stop staring at Autumn...must buy a Mac....

Yes, I need a box to put an OS on.  I think I am going to look at the Apple site for Refirbished Macs...then I can stare at someone's picture...

My friend wanted a Mac but didn't have the cash for a new one.  She found a great Mac in her price range and loves it.  I'm thinking about getting a refurbished laptop for PGCG so he'll stop using mine.

Some.  It comes with a DVD player built-in ( unlike windows XP ).

There is a basic editor ( not like word though ).

Microsoft Office for Mac is available, though it'll cost extra ( just as it does for Windows ).

There are other options, in terms of "Free" software, which are compatible with Microsoft Office formats (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), such as:

http://www.openoffice.org/

-C 

I use the Open Office software even though I have the Windows crap.  I keep a copy of it installed on my usb key and use it at the office as well.

You wouldn't know it, but I am a pc guy (for now) considering giving Mac a test drive though.  Mostly because I do a lot of video editing, and I hear it is the way to go for that. 

thanks!!  sorry for all the basic questions, but I am just so not in the know.

What is a 'decent' speed for a mac now?  I did hear that I should look for a seperate graphics card vice and integrated one.  And what in the world is Airport extreme?

Shaun,

You need to brush your hair!  don't they have shampoo in Brisbane?

And you should close your door when you're looking at porn...Kath might walk in!!

The only reason I brought up Linux was to be contrary, and to show that most of this discussion isn't based on anything but personal preferences.

Ubuntu is good for people new to *nix, though, so that COULD be an option.