mac book normal one vs a pc laptop

*grand* · Post by ***grand*** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:23 am

hmmm.. whata decent pc notebook then .. some suggestions

relaks · Post by **relaks** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 6:36 am

Ashley wrote:Id buy the PC mate - far more programs are supported - alot of the websites you go on look better on the PC seeing as the majority of the world use windows.

You cannot be serious? Websites look better on a pc? LOL

Pixel perfect screen - none of the shitty anti-alias bollocks. What ever you do, there is always a tutorial for it....on windows.

And you will need all those tutorials trying to keep your computer free from spyware, viruses and other crap that is 99% for pcs only.

nesslei · Post by **nesslei** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:34 am

relaks wrote:
And you will need all those tutorials trying to keep your computer free from spyware, viruses and other crap that is 99% for pcs only.

nuff said. i've had my mac for three years (hangin for a macbook now!) and not once has it spazzed out on me.

i would definitely recommend a mac if you are concerned about the health of your chiputa.

and i'll say what we're all thinkin ... they're just sexy.

*grand* · Post by ***grand*** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 10:53 am

they are quite sexy arnt they...

gotc · Post by **gotc** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:09 am

relaks wrote:
And you will need all those tutorials trying to keep your computer free from spyware, viruses and other crap that is 99% for pcs only.

I'd say it's becoming more 70 - 30 now. And even then, with Vista it's almost hard to get a virus these days on your computer with the UAC turned on. You know, I ran Windows XP for almost two years and when I finally installed a virus scanner I had one worm that was adware. So, I'd say it's more of a user then a OS thing.

I've been working for almost 10 years now equally both on Mac and Pc and I just bought myself a HP Pavilion DV 9396. Why? Because I got one hell of a deal on the Pavillion and I like Windows much more then OsX. BUT, it has to be said, Windows runs smooth on the new Intel Macs.

So in the end I guess you buy what you need. If it's only for producing, e-mail, gaming, browsing the web get yourself a cheap Acer or something. But if you need a quality screen then go for the new Sony Vaio, HP Pavillion or Macbook ...

gravious · Post by **gravious** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:10 am

two oh one wrote:Get one, because once you go Mac...

*cough, cough, splutter*

...you jizz yourself at ever new shiny white box they release?

To be fair, Macs are very good, possibly better than PCs, but its too late for me... The dark side for me.

And don't give me that Luke Skywalker, "I can sense the good in you!" chat!

Also, the whole "computer as lifestyle" thing? Not feeling that to be honest. Its a black box that lives under my desk. I define my lifestyle, not the objects that I own.

RANT OVER

RubiconMan · Post by **RubiconMan** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:10 am

got xp running on my mac for fruity, never once has my mac crashed, and im on photoshop cs3, final cut, cubase all time. id go for a mac Grand, even if its just for internets and msn etc...battery life on my macbook pro if im just on tinterweb is bout 3-4hours, my mates dell/acers laptops on about 45minutes to 5minutes battery life after a few months.
gettin programms for mac is a piece of piss n all.

gravious · Post by **gravious** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 11:14 am

Are-K142 wrote: my mates dell/acers laptops on about 45minutes to 5minutes battery life after a few months.

To be fair all laptops, regradless of brand, have problems with battery degradation - its not just a PC problem

And it usually takes a couple of years of regualr to heavy use to get the battery life down to 45 mins

relaks · Post by **relaks** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:32 pm

gotc wrote:BUT, it has to be said, Windows runs smooth on the new Intel Macs.

Seriously. Thats the clencher.

And I have no idea what the hell Ahsley was talking about mac screens being crap. Have you seen a mac lately?!

vonboyage · Post by **vonboyage** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:34 pm

I WANT A MAC / BOOK / WOTEVER

I GOT P'S IN MY POCKET READY

COME.

__________ · Post by **__________** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:35 pm

mac fanboys make me laugh. i'm no supporter of microsoft (never bought any of their software) but alot of mac users think they are superior just because they are different and they can't right click on things. yes macs are reliable, yes you aren't putting money in microshit's pocket, but you can't run half the programs/plugins you want to, and you only get one mouse button (WHY?) my mouse has like 7 buttons, perfect for games and right clicking on things. its also easier to pirate programs on pcs, which is always good.

i'd say stick to what you already know. if you are more familiar with the windows way of doing tings, get a pc. if not, or windows just isn't for you, then get a mac. more people use PCs, so if you have one of them you will encounter fewer problems with file formats, programs and drivers. you say it's for uni, so if you are already familiar with PCs then having a mac could waste your valuable time getting to know how to do shit.

its an age-old debate, and at the end of the day it's down to personal preference.

vonboyage · Post by **vonboyage** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:41 pm

I want a Mac for music only..

Is it worth getting one?

I have 2 pc's i use for proggies / internet etc atm.

gotc · Post by **gotc** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:49 pm

relaks wrote:
gotc wrote:BUT, it has to be said, Windows runs smooth on the new Intel Macs.
Seriously. Thats the clencher.

And I have no idea what the hell Ahsley was talking about mac screens being crap. Have you seen a mac lately?!

I've got a 24" Mac screen right in front me of. And those are some nice screens to work on

I mean, cut of the price of the 17" Macbook Pro in halve and I switch immediately (with Windows running on it of course). But paying 1800 pounds for a laptop which is equally good as my Pavillion but almost three times as expensive is just ridiculous ...

vonboyage · Post by **vonboyage** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:51 pm

Ridiculously expensive they are.

I'm not parting with "the precious......"

kate_ · Post by **kate_** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:55 pm

I feel you on the Mac mouse.
You can use a PC mouse on a mac and right click, middle click, scroll up, down left right, whatever. I hate Macs' Mice, but I would DEFINITELY go with a Mac. Run windows on it if you want. Don't use a Mac mouse and you're set.

*grand* · Post by ***grand*** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 12:58 pm

well heres the thing.. YOU GIVE ME SOME FUCKING ALTERNATIVES.. that are just as good as the mac book for the same price.. right now i can get one for £601 £700 wit i works8 and 3years cover thats for the 2ghzs 80gb one

ashley · Post by **ashley** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:01 pm

relaks wrote:
gotc wrote:BUT, it has to be said, Windows runs smooth on the new Intel Macs.
Seriously. Thats the clencher.

And I have no idea what the hell Ahsley was talking about mac screens being crap. Have you seen a mac lately?!

I sit next to an iMac mate, the widescreen one with the camera in the top...yeh...so suckout

kate_ · Post by **kate_** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:03 pm

just buy it! Thats what I got in my mac mini, and I have never had a problem. not even a glitch. PhotoshopPS3, Ableton, Garage Band (really easy to record and multi-track with), I dont know of any alternative!

__________ · Post by **__________** » Wed Sep 12, 2007 1:04 pm

*Grand* wrote:right now i can get one for £601 £700 wit i works8 and 3years cover thats for the 2ghzs 80gb one

that is ALOT of money for 80gb hd and 2ghz cpu if you ask me! you could buy two dell laptops with similar specs for the same price, then play turn based strategy lan games against yourself

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