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They cost more than their pc counterparts. Most people use their macs for browsing the internet and word processing. Why not just get a pc for less that does the same thing and gives you way better software compatibility without the need to have two operating systems?
They cost more than their pc counterparts. Most people use their macs for browsing the internet and word processing. Why not just get a pc for less that does the same thing and gives you way better software compatibility without the need to have two operating systems?
If you love the operating system so much you can buy a pc and put OSX on it but honestly windows is better as long as you have common sense and aren’t a dimwit.
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love compatibility
I am a windows and linux user. But as far as I know putting a mac OS on PC can cause the OS to be unstable and would be a sort of complex install.
Also when windows vista came out, there was quite a rant about the problems of vista and how radically they changed the security policy on vista as they did in windows XP. While the security thing is still around, many of the stability problems were fixed. However many people still don’t like windows vista and want to get another computer that don’t use that OS. Snice windows XP is no longer being sold by microsoft (except for netbooks) people have been wanting another operating system.
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People are fooled into thinking the mac is error-free, which I highly doubt.
I’m willing to bet Apple hires those people who come on to forums and spout off about macs all the time =/
The only real reason I can think of is that Mac still uses tech support based in America, rather than India. I could be wrong though.
“Software compatibility”… have you seen vista yet?
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nobody programs viruses for macs, leaving less virus spread. Mac is much more reliable and their computers last so much longer than a Windows PC. Putting OSX on a non Mac computer is very harmful to the resources and reliability. Mac is also more user friendly and stable
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Simple answer, people are stupid. They like the Mac OSX graphics, after they see it, they think its better then XP. Maybe they haven’t seen Vista yet, though, people that have very little computer knowledge like Macs better because everything is so plainly out their in your face and you don’t need much computer knowledge to get something to work. Thus they will never learn how to make, edit, or do anything later on with those files/programs if anything goes wrong with them.
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its becuase you see a mac its like a pc that can get viruses and all that its simple it looks nice it doesnt need 2 or 4 gigs of ram to work correctly it doesnt need so many ghz to run either and it doesnt change as much as a windows operating system like whenever new versions come it doesnt change dramaticly like xp and vista changed
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People buy Apple computers because that is what they like.
That is like asking “Why do people buy gateway or dell when they know HP computers are better?”
I do not own an apple computer but I do like their brand. I eblieve they are overpriced, but at the same time, Apple keeps an iron fist on who can develop for them, meaning that /all/ hardware is guaranteed to work the way it should and if it doesn’t, you can call up Apple support and get the help you deserve.
Meanwhile, Microsoft just makes an operating system (Windows) and lets all these third party companies make hardware and software. You can get shortchanged a lot. You can get programs that **** or don’t work the way they intended to, and you can get hardware that isn’t fully compatible either.
You can avoid any problem that could pop up with a Windows machine by just being conscientious or rather computer literate. But most people aren’t or simply don’t have the time to deal with that. Apple eliminates the need to worry about these kinds of things.
Not to mention that Apple was the original creator of many art programs, and while Windows can preform this functions now, and sometimes better, Apples are still industry standard in the art world because things don’t change that fast. The addage “If it’s not broken, don’t fix it” applies here.
When you compare OS X to Windows XP or Vista or any linux distro, it’s all in the eye of the beholder as to which one is “better”. I’ve used all these operating systems and personally I like them all. They have their strengths and weaknesses but it all boils down to a personal choice.
Do you want a windy flag, a penguin, or an apple?
They’re all just brands, you choose which one you’d rather use for your daily activities.
Just like brands of clothes or furniture. It’s the same product manufactured in a different way for a slightly different demographic of people.
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I hear you… People think that they are secure on OS X when they are not.. Also fooled by marketing, like the looks and think OS X does not have any virues/spyware (also false).
PC=Variety of specs, options, quality, prices, vendors, support
Mac=One vendor, limited options, still more expensive. Look below for more information..
Contrary to belief, Macs are not better quality. Apple also has been changing suppliers to try to “lower the price” and thus lowering quality. Even with the lower prices, Macs still cost more, they spend a higher percent of budget trying to make it look pretty, and marketing.
Today, Macs use the same hardware as PCs. Why spend extra to get the same CPU chips, graphics cards and OS X isn’t as secure as you think.. Look below.
WINDOWS ADVANTAGES:
Aprox 90% of the market is Windows. Most PCs include windows already pre-installed.
1) A number of websites still require Internet Explorer to view and IE for Mac Stinks (it is really ies4osx which is the Windows IE version running really buggy on OS X and illegal if you don’t have a legitimate copy of Windows, too many problems with it).
2) More supported peripherals (printers and other things you hook into the computer) on Windows.
3) Many more games
4) Like the Dock on OS X (Mac)? google/yahoo rocketdock, objectdoc.
Install at least Free Versions of Avira AntiVir, Avast, Comodo Firewall on the Vista.
LINUX ADVANTAGES:
1) Install Linux, and then get tons of software for free.Update software easily and automatically. (Checking a checkbox in either two ways to install (Add/Remove or Synaptic Package Manager), search for something you want, check a box and click apply)
2) Like the Mac OS X effects? go yahoo/google COMPIZ FUSION. It can do just about any cool effect a Mac can do and more…
3) Like the Mac OS X Doc? google/yahoo Cairo Dock, avant window navigator.
4) It is faster/MORE SECURE. Surf the internet and even run some windows programs with Wnehq/Crossover..
LINUX OS
If you are worried about viruses, spyware, security, Try Linux (it is free), I have included some information about Linux and links so you are not lost if you decide to try it.
Easily turn your system into a Dual booting computer with Linux, fast, safe and secure, easy to use (contrary to belief). You then get the best of both worlds (Windows with all of its supported products, freely go online without the worry)
My Recommendation would be either Ubuntu (Most popular and well supported linux), Kubuntu (KDE version of Ubuntu),
Freespire (has all windows codecs for watching videos, dvds out of the box),
PCLINUXOS (very nice Linux, easy to use and polished),
There are so many good versions of linux besides these.
PLEASE NOTE: In linux there are many forms of Windows Environments, the two main ones are KDE (K Desktop) and GNOME. Ubuntu uses GNOME, KUBUNTU is a KDE version of Ubuntu, PCLINUXOS, Freespire use KDE… The differences in the window environments (DESKTOPS) control how you configure, open close the windows, the appearances of the windows… linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrinting helps with printer support. ScreenCasts.ubuntu.com shows video and non-video help with learning to work with Ubuntu.
There are many good Linux distributions for different reasons, distrowatch.com, polishlinux.org, desktoplinux.com are good websites for overall understanding linux.
Installing Linux in general is very simple and much more secure than OS X(Macintosh) and free.
Also, most Linux distributions have a LiveCD which means you can try without installing…
UBUNTU, KUBUNTU, FREESPIRE, PCLINUXOS, etc.. all have live CDS.
All you have to do is..
A) to download .iso file off the internet from the Linux website
B) burn the .iso file to a CD or DVD (Make sure your burning software can burn an ISO or get InfraRecorder )
C) restart the computer with the CD in the drive
D) As computer is restarting, press on F12 Key a bunch of times to get a boot menu
E) Select the option to boot from CD or DVD.
Click on this link and follow instructions up to the point of “Once the system has started up…”, (the rest is how to backup windows) for an easy picture guide for steps A-E above
For easy instructions on setting up Dual Boot
ANOTHER QUICK NOTE: People have been able to run OS X on a PC since the PC and Mac use the same hardware. This is not legal and I would not recommend it for security and legal reasons, the purpose is to show that there is nothing special about the MAC.
A)Price…
A similar equipped PC is much cheaper to purchase than Mac. Lets use Dell (but you can compare with another PC Brand if you like)
*****************(LAPTOP)
Dell Inspiron Laptop $849 dropped to $799
15″ Screen
CPU: (upgrade to) 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Memory: 3GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Hard Drive: 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm
Optical Drive: Blu-ray Disc Combo (DVD+/-RW + BD-ROM) – WRITES DVDS,CDS, READS Blue-Ray Disks
Macbook $1349 just dropped to $1224
13″ Screen (SMALLER)
CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SAME)
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (SAME)
Memory: (upgrade to) 2GB 667MHz DDR2 SDRAM (LESS RAM)
Hard Drive (upgrade to) 250GBSerial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (SMALLER HARD DRIVE)
Optical Drive: (DVD-ROM/CD-RW) – (Writes CDs, DVDs, cannot read Blue-Ray) (WORSE AND 1/2 SPEED)
****************(DESKTOP)
PLEASE NOTE: I’m comparing Apple Mac’s vs Dells best deal. If you decide that you must have an all-in one. The Dell all-in-one has more ram, wireless keyboard and mouse and equivalent to $400 for free making the Imac still more expensive when you upgrade the Imac to try to match. Personally I don’t think the All-in-Ones are a good choice, and consider them overpriced, lack expandability and repairs both more expensive and require the entire computer.
PS: Apple knows that they must make Macintosh look different than PC so all Macs except the Mac Pro will not have a tower option. Apple’s low end lacks expandability but it makes the Mac “look different”, if Mac had a tower for low-end, more people would realize the similarities between the two.
Dell: (Right Now) Specs Below costs $809
CPU: 2.4 GHZ Dell Inspiron QUAD (4 Processor) CORE
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: 3GB Ram
HARD DRIVE: 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 16x DVD/CD Read/Writer
GRAPHICS: (upgrade to ) ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB
The Best Deal Mac is not the Mac Mini since it has no monitor, keyboard, mouse, very skimpy on options and setup… IMac is better price than the Mac Mini.
IMac ($1400)
CPU: 2.4 GHZ DUAL (2 Processor) CORE (SLOWER CPU)
SCREEN: 20inch Screen
MEMORY: (upgrade to) 2GB Ram (LESS RAM)
HARD DRIVE: (upgrade to ) 500 GB hard Drive
OPTICAL DRIVE: 8x DVD Reader/Writer (1/2 speed)
GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 2400 PRO 128MB
************************END OF DESKTOP
B) SECURITY:
Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 under 30 minutes, and hacked within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008. Linux and Vista were not able to be hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered.
All macs are standardized with Cameras, if your system gets hacked, the hacker would more likely be able to turn on your camera.
Please Note: All OS’s have vulnerabilities.
C) VIRUSES
The argument that OS X has less viruses is true, but that is against XP, BUT Mac OS X has viruses, a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think “they are safe”.
Google/Yahoo Mac Viruses
D) WINDOWS LICENSE is discounted with PCs
You do not pay the full price, for instance Dell -> you pay $50 or less for Vista Home Premium If you buy a Mac and want Vista, you pay full price.
D) EXPANDABILITY & REPAIR…
Repairs are more expensive than PCs since the IMac, Mac Mini are compact units, and Apple charges a premium for their services. Some repairs can be done by another repair service but the compact design of the computer causes problems.
With an IMac, if the problem is with the monitor, the whole computer would have to be brought in.
IMac and Mac mini lack expansion.
E) PROBLEMS
Sample of problems: Overheating Macbooks, OS X- not responding to keyboard, some units with 16bit screens, etc. Apple statistics are misleading since Mac users with problem machines are more likely to go out and buy a new computer than PC users. Apple is lowering prices which means you can expect lower quality than in the past. Apple had switched the manufacturers producing parts. OS X also has problems slowing down.