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Mac vs. PC
Posted On: Apr 13, 2013 11:00:11 GMT -5
Post by Youngster Joey on Apr 13, 2013 11:00:11 GMT -5
Which is it for you?! I've used both pretty extensively; I've owned PCs all of my life, had a Mac at one point, and my college has both. I personally prefer PCs, though it's a minor preference at best. I used to really dislike Macs back when I had one in 2006, primarily because it was 2006 and almost no programs were available for it (and if a Mac version was released, you were looking at several months of waiting), but with the uptick in popularity in Macs, that's really not a problem anymore. Nowadays, my preference for PCs over Macs is just an aesthetic thing; I simply like the layout better. I like text over big icons, I guess? I'm not sure what does it for me in the end, but so it is. At the end of the day, they do the same thing, so I really couldn't care less what I'm using to, idk, write a paper or surf the internet, as long as I'm getting what I need done. Although, there is one thing--why the hell don't Macs have right click buttons on the mice? I just don't understand Somehow Steve Jobs could design incredibly sleek, easy-to-use products that blow the competition away, yet all of his computers have completely stupid mice.
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Mac vs. PC
Posted On: Apr 13, 2013 11:35:04 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2013 11:35:04 GMT -5
I've always prefered PCs because they're better for emulators & everything else...
I hate anything beside PCs....
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Mac vs. PC
Posted On: Apr 13, 2013 19:52:04 GMT -5
Post by sukotsuto on Apr 13, 2013 19:52:04 GMT -5
PC for everything except maybe film and graphic related stuff. I can do those in the PC as well, but the interface is easier with Mac. If they weren't expensive, I'd get a Mac, but I wouldn't replace my PC(s) for it.
And as much as I can list things on why I generally prefer PCs over Macs for nearly everything, the one main issue I have with Mac is just one thing: file management.
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Mac vs. PC
Posted On: Apr 13, 2013 20:53:59 GMT -5
Post by Phone Master Ion on Apr 13, 2013 20:53:59 GMT -5
I sort of against macs simply because of the proprietary environment that apple has set up around itself.
In group projects, everyone has to bend over backwards to accommodate the one mac user that for some reason still hasn't installed windows on their computer for the sake of their major. One of my professors has a mac like that and it's a pain to submit files to them for the fact that unless the settings are tweaked just so the file won't open on their computer.
I can understand the appeal of using a machine that can exclusively run certain programs, but for the most part nowadays, you can find the same programs on windows computers or even different applications that do the trick.
Another factor is price. Why does a computer need to cost 3 times more than the competition that can match it in terms of specs? Apparently, you can get a minimum spec Mac pro for the same price as top of the line parts for a PC with enough money left over (to buy 300 poptarts apparently.)
For reference, my computer is custom built with medium~low gaming specs. It was medium~high a few years ago when I purchased it and that leads into the fact that apple products tend to go obsolete really quickly as new packages come out yearly or even less. Also, I find people who stand behind Mac systems for no good reason pretentious and a bit unaware, but hey look at me, I think I'm just as bad touting PC master race status...
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Post by Hiro the Half-Elf on Apr 17, 2013 4:52:54 GMT -5
Macbook Pros tend to last a long time, hardware-wise. They come out with a billion iterations each year, but each one tends to last a long time. Mine is from 2009 or so and runs most things medium well, despite the large jump in graphical flash. Though, probably the most long-lasting part of them is the resell price. They basically don't degrade in value, which is kind of nutty, considering they're really not top-end tech to begin with. I bought mine for school for about $2500, IIRC, and it apparently could sell for $1950.
As far as OSes go, I think OSX is pretty bad. Besides the compatibility issues, it's honestly really unintuitive, and the folder arrangements are insane (I absolutely hate trying to locate files on my OSX partition. It's completely unfun, even from a browser where I can read files and folders in a way I'm used to). Also, all the Mac ports of internet browsers kind of suck.
As far as hardware goes, I am a huge fan of the Macbook mouse touchpad thing. It's not good for gaming, really (no touchpad is), but as far as browsing the net goes it's fantastic. Never was a fan of the little scroll sections most Windows laptops have on their touchpads for scrolling, since they're tiny and relegated to the side. Also, I like that it's not set deep in. Overall, it's ergonomic and I like it. A++ feature, would use again. The Mac Smart Mice, as they call them, that attempt to emulate the function of the touchpad in handheld mouse form suck, though, as do the cheaper plastic mice Apple makes (on the other hand, Microsoft's wireless USB mice are the absolute best, love those things ❤ (◡ ‿ ◡ ✿) ❤).
The aluminum body of the macbook is pretty cool to look at but the cooling is terrible because it has no vents. The damn thing literally vents out of the USB and misc ports. (also, major pet peeve: Instead of handling a widespread form of flash card like SD, they only support some card no one has ever heard of and conveniently isn't labeled on the port) (another pet peeve: only two USB ports, what's up with that, it just isn't civilized).
Basically what I'm saying is that it bothers me how Apple relegates basic PC functionality to the sidelines and their computers are mostly flash. They've got some pretty decent ergonomic stuff, like the fab touchpads, but everything else is unintuitive or simply a bad idea.
To sum up: I've owned a mac for four years, and I have not used OSX in three-and-a-half years. That is my opinion on Macs.
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Mac vs. PC
Posted On: Apr 19, 2013 18:33:54 GMT -5
Post by Umbra on Apr 19, 2013 18:33:54 GMT -5
I've used PCs pretty much the entire time that I've been using computers, and so I don't really have too much of an opinion of Macs.
The only Mac I can remember using was an ancient one (maybe 1980s?). It was technically my first computer. Now it's somewhere in a landfill.
From what I hear about Macs, though, apparently they are good with music notation software such as ProTools and Logic. I still need to do more research on how Macs do it better than PCs, but it may lead to me purchasing a Mac in the future.
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Post by Phone Master Ion on Apr 20, 2013 8:39:43 GMT -5
@hiro I'm not sure if you've had a windows laptop frame of reference in a while, but most windows laptops have multitouch track pads now that use apple-ish gestures. I kind of hated the scroll strip...
@umbra programs exist for both platforms that are utilized by professional musicians to sequence music. FruityLoops studio for pc does a good job for a decent price from what I've heard. I'm not sure if the mac programs are better persay, but they sure are a lot more expensive
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Post by Youngster Joey on Apr 20, 2013 8:41:10 GMT -5
I miss making sh*tty music on Garage Band.
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Mac vs. PC
Posted On: Apr 22, 2013 14:39:40 GMT -5
Post by Umbra on Apr 22, 2013 14:39:40 GMT -5
@umbra programs exist for both platforms that are utilized by professional musicians to sequence music. FruityLoops studio for pc does a good job for a decent price from what I've heard. I'm not sure if the mac programs are better persay, but they sure are a lot more expensive I am familiar with FL Studio--I use that program on my PC. It has its perks, but at the end of the day I see it as an amateur program (Or one for making strictly electronic/hip hop music, even though it's physically possible to make different kinds of music using it.) At the moment I'm more interested in the more expensive programs. I think it is a good idea to do those 30-day trials or whatever with these programs to really get the feel for them before buying. Or to try them out on a computer that already has the software installed if you have access to one.
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Post by hikarihanazono on May 2, 2013 23:38:43 GMT -5
PC, hands down. I grew up with it, I wouldn't be able to pass to Mac, unless I SERIOUSLY had to. Probably game design will shove it into my face....
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Post by lynnie on Jun 1, 2015 16:27:56 GMT -5
PC has given so many problems throughout the years, it hurts. I got a mac and I feel so special now. It's so fast and great..I'm in love.
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