It seems as if Mac is only good for video/sound processing and web design
Hello everyone
I'm considering to switch from PC to Mac, but Mac seems to be good only for people who mostly deal with graphic design, sound/video processing, picture post-processing and web design/development. Despite all the feedback about the benefits of Mac hardware and software that are perfectly integrated, I, as a normal computer user who needs a computer just for web browsing, checking email, watching movies and listening to music like most people, still wonder whether it is really worth all the time to learn a completely new operating system and all the Mac in general, and, of course, a considerable expense since a Mac is significantly more expensive than a PC.
I'll appreciate any help and opinion because on second thought, I see no advantage of a Mac over a PC...
I'm considering to switch from PC to Mac, but Mac seems to be good only for people who mostly deal with graphic design, sound/video processing, picture post-processing and web design/development. Despite all the feedback about the benefits of Mac hardware and software that are perfectly integrated, I, as a normal computer user who needs a computer just for web browsing, checking email, watching movies and listening to music like most people, still wonder whether it is really worth all the time to learn a completely new operating system and all the Mac in general, and, of course, a considerable expense since a Mac is significantly more expensive than a PC.
I'll appreciate any help and opinion because on second thought, I see no advantage of a Mac over a PC...
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There is no advantage of a Mac over a PC and you should get a netbook. Preferrably one running Linux.
But really... they both do exactly the same things... if price is your driving motive, then feel free to stick with Windows/PC.
If time is money, then time saved learning how to do things and time saved actually doing them will more than outweigh any perceived initial costs. However, most people who raise this argument do not seem to think about money over time.
This question comes up quite often and its always hard to explain. On these forums I've always equated a Mac to a BMW or Mercedes and a PC to a Kia or Chevy. Sure, both will get you from A to B but its HOW you get there that matters to Mac users.
I have 3 brothers who have all been PC users for as long as I've known them. They've all purchased iPhones in the past 2 years and now, all of them are Mac owners. For one brother I even offered to install an extra copy of Office for Mac I own and he refused to instal any MS software on his Macbook. He has taught himself iWork and describes iWork as "so much more intuitive" than Office. Plus, he's a lawyer who at work uses nothing but PC and MS software.
A coworker of mine is a STAUNCH Microsoft advocate. I gave him my semi broken 2G iPhone as a friendly gesture. That was about a year ago and just the other day he said he wants to buy an iPhone. Mind you, he carries two WinMo phones with him everyday and is always upgrading to the latest WinMo phone whenever TMobile releases the next latest and greatest. If I can convert him I'm sure you'll be pleasantly pleased buying a Mac.
Its hard to explain but Apple just makes life so much easier by integrating the hardware, software, and support through one company. They truly understand user interfaces and how to make them friendly, their support is always top shelf, their environmental practices have won them honors, and they continually push the bar of innovation.
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I'll appreciate any help and opinion because on second thought, I see no advantage of a Mac over a PC...
Frog in a well.
I'll appreciate any help and opinion because on second thought, I see no advantage of a Mac over a PC...
Just get a PC. You are not good enough for a Mac
I, as a normal computer user who needs a computer just for web browsing, checking email, watching movies and listening to music like most people, still wonder whether it is really worth all the time to learn a completely new operating system and all the Mac in general, and, of course, a considerable expense since a Mac is significantly more expensive than a PC.
The general answer in your case is: NO.
If you eventually try how all that happens on Mac, the answer will become YES.
Learning OS X is easy.
Even the routine aspects - browsing the Web, checking e-mail, etc. - are easier on a Mac, and you won't have all the problems - viruses, malware, bloatware, etc. - associated with running a Windows machine.
Yet, it sounds like you already made your bed. Good luck lying in it.
If time is money, then time saved learning how to do things and time saved actually doing them will more than outweigh any perceived initial costs. However, most people who raise this argument do not seem to think about money over time.
Agreed
Guys, don't bother! We won't be hearing from the OP again.
You are wrong - I'm here, just don't get any notifications about replies to my email, although I have subscribed... strange.
Nice job making a new poster feel welcome. It might have been a naive question, but why assume it is trolling?
I run a small consulting business on Macs (a business which doesn't have anything to do with video or sound editing). In addition to the fact that I just prefer how a Mac works, and like the integrated functionality of the iLife applications, I don't have to worry about viruses and can do all of my own tech support.
Nice job making a new poster feel welcome. It might have been a naive question, but why assume it is trolling?
Don't worry mate, I'm not bothered in the least and could care less for people such as these.
Nice job making a new poster feel welcome. It might have been a naive question, but why assume it is trolling?
It was posted on this forum too:
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthre...=848407&nojs=1
Add in the fact that it's worded in a way that belittles the platform and by extension it's users/supporters, it's easy to reach the conclusion that it's trolling.
However, the strongest offense usually incites the strongest defense, which in this case would result in the answer to the question of why they should choose the platform.
The question has been asked many times before in different forms and it's really up to the user to decide for themselves. It's like asking someone to explain why I should prefer strawberry ice-cream over chocolate. Try them both and see for yourself.
Computers are simply about doing tasks that need done. If those tasks get done in a satisfactory and efficient way then there is no problem that needs to be fixed. I can get by ok with Windows, it just annoys me with random popups, errors, inconsistencies, random slow-downs etc so I pay extra for slower hardware to remove the headaches and have a nice quiet machine.
At least where the Mac vs. Windows is concerned, the reasoning for the preference should be easier to explain and rationalize than your favorite flavor of ice cream.
Nice job making a new poster feel welcome. It might have been a naive question, but why assume it is trolling?
Give me a break Doc! I'm just giving the guy an easy way out. He can blame me, when he decides not to buy a Mac.
It seems as if Mac is only good for....
.....but Mac seems to be good only for people who mostly.....
Despite all the feedback about the benefits of Mac hardware and software.....
....I, as a normal computer user.....
.......wonder whether it is really worth all the time.......
.....of course, a considerable expense since a Mac is significantly more expensive
.....on second thought, I see no advantage of a Mac over a PC...
Nice job making a new poster feel welcome. It might have been a naive question, but why assume it is trolling?
Funny, when I visit someplace for the first time I don't classify folks there in an obviously stereotypical (and incorrect) way and denigrate whatever it is they are discussing in the guise of a passive-aggressive question.
I would like to know if there is any value in historians or history? It seems to me they are only relevant when you care about the past rather than the future. Why should I as an average person care about some obscure architect that promoted some obscure style in the 1920s? On second thought I think the whole discipline has no useful purpose or advantage.
Ya, tell me that first post would get me a happy welcome in your circles.
You have to work pretty hard to hit all the usual troll commentary on a first post like that. Especially since if he really cared a simple post like:
"I'm considering getting a mac. Can you folks tell me why you like them so much and was it much trouble to switch from a PC?"
Even given there's a dozen threads just like it, he would have gotten a warm welcome and probably a link to one of those threads where it's all discussed to death.
He's a troll and he got a lot of takers. Get over it.
Oh my, now I have to "get over it." The ultimate put-down.
Nice way to miss the point. 'grats.