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[staysafeonline]

I couldn't disagree more, but this thread isn't the place. :gaah:

Agreed and I almost feel like there ISN'T a place to have this particular debate since no one can possibly ever actually win! :thumbup: Differences of opinion are one of the things that make this wonderful world go around!! I mean if people didn't have different ideas about stuff - we'd all be riding on two wheels.... :roflblack::roflblack:

 

[Firefly]

Ok-- I gotta chime in for a second on the Mac vs PC thing.....

Seeing how I own a printing and graphics company I have vast experience on both platforms. We've had both Macs and PC's since back in the 80's.

Which is 'best' ? It really depends on the user and the use.

For many years Mac had the hands up on graphics and music. They are still the main choice of professional musicians for recording. Go to any concert and they'll have some macs running stuff back stage.

For the last 10 years it really hasn't mattered much which platform you run graphics software on -- they work identically and come with a single manual for both platforms.

Mac moving to a Unix based OS has made them more stable, faster, etc...

BUT....... I have not turned any of our Macs on in about 2 years.

Why?

1. I prefer the Windows platform. I can setup, configure and troubleshoot them easier - mainly because of so many years in doing so - I'm just more familiar with the inner workings of Windows.
2. I have so few problems with my PC's it's just not a big deal. If I need a part I can run to various local stores and get them. Not so with the mac.
3. I can get a PC for 1/2 the price that is faster.
4. There is more software available for the PC.

Now, that being said - for the non-techie --- the Mac may very well be a better choice for home use. Business use - eh-- you just don't find many running businesses off a Mac.

I LOVE their designs -- and LOVE their portable devices. I think the iOS is a great platform-- run both an iPhone and iPad and they're both great devices. Far better than the others on the market in my opinion. I have not turned on my home laptop since I got my iPad !

Basically go with what you're comfortable. A Mac may be more user friendly and trouble free. A PC will give you more flexibility on expansion and customization, etc.....

 

[spyder3]

Basically go with what you're comfortable. AGREED
A Mac may be more user friendly and trouble free. AGREED which was my entire point.

"A PC will give you more flexibility on expansion and customization, etc....." maybe, but i will give you the Virus championship:roflblack:

Been using my mac for my business for 25 years(microsoft works, lol)I have converted many a PC user and i deal with plenty of business who run Macs. Windblows IMO is a bloated cumbersome OS, that gives me a headache, lol....but like you are from the PC world, I'm a Mac guy since 1984.

I do however run XP on my Mac for one customer I have for billing purposes only and off it goes. There can be no argument on the "cleaner" system. Gates obviously didn't want to get sued for copying everything from apple(even though he did, lol), so he sure made it confusing as hell...lol

Hardware wise, i think you get what you pay for. I like the latest and greatest(and fastest) but 99% of my Macs over the years last until the architecture can no longer run the newest software, then its time to upgrade. Or, sometimes i just can't resist.:roflblack:

 

[LorneD]

As a former Apple Customer Service Representative, I will be happy to help where I can. About the Mac verses PC , which is best, to me that depends who is paying for the unit. I make no judgement about RS vs RT, Ford vs Chev or any of the other choices people make. You pay your money and you take your chances. We are all adults here. Good Luck.

 

[tobor9]

Basically go with what you're comfortable. AGREED
A Mac may be more user friendly and trouble free. AGREED which was my entire point.

"A PC will give you more flexibility on expansion and customization, etc....." maybe, but i will give you the Virus championship:roflblack:

Been using my mac for my business for 25 years(microsoft works, lol)I have converted many a PC user and i deal with plenty of business who run Macs. Windblows IMO is a bloated cumbersome OS, that gives me a headache, lol....but like you are from the PC world, I'm a Mac guy since 1984.

I do however run XP on my Mac for one customer I have for billing purposes only and off it goes. There can be no argument on the "cleaner" system. Gates obviously didn't want to get sued for copying everything from apple(even though he did, lol), so he sure made it confusing as hell...lol

Hardware wise, i think you get what you pay for. I like the latest and greatest(and fastest) but 99% of my Macs over the years last until the architecture can no longer run the newest software, then its time to upgrade. Or, sometimes i just can't resist.:roflblack:

+1:thumbup:Having 6 active Mac's and many working but inactive one's including my '84(now upgraded to MacPlus)Apple just makes great products! I've only had 1 Mac ever fail and it was the cooling system(liquid cooling) that failed on a Duel-Core G5.

 

[bullant12]

As a former Apple Customer Service Representative, I will be happy to help where I can. About the Mac verses PC , which is best, to me that depends who is paying for the unit. I make no judgement about RS vs RT, Ford vs Chev or any of the other choices people make. You pay your money and you take your chances. We are all adults here. Good Luck.

:agree: In my opinion, as far as productivity goes, Windows goes hands down. Not that Apple cannot do it (which they can) it is better to work with something that everyone else has. Apple works wonderfully as far as graphics and media. The only issue I have with Windows is that sometimes some machines would get a mind of it's own and start making changes without interactions: one server stopped sharing folders out of the blue, and I am the only admin that logs into that particular server and did not make any changes to it (I suspect an update stopped the service). But for the most part it's easy to work with.

However, at home I have been progressing to Apple products. I have a Intel Dual Core machine that pretty much handles all kinds of OS's and might switch it to Mac OS X Lion with Server Apps and see how it goes.

 

[spyder3]

:agree: In my opinion, as far as productivity goes, Windows goes hands down. Not that Apple cannot do it (which they can) it is better to work with something that everyone else has.

I think the argument about productivity, compatibility & software availability has really not been an issue for many years now. You can run windblows on a mac, and much of the software work for both. Are there more PC's out there, yes(a whole nuther issue:roflblack. Pricing probably has more to do with that today than anything else. Most cannot distinguish the diference, and just look at the price. There are some real junky PC's out there, Apple very rarely has put out failed products based on quality. :bowdown:

 

[Bob Denman]

Doesn't this whole Windows vs. Apple thing sound a lot like Harleys vs. Spyders? :roflblack:

 

[Firefly]

Doesn't this whole Windows vs. Apple thing sound a lot like Harleys vs. Spyders? :roflblack:

Or Beatles vs. Stones.... ;-)