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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Brian:</div><div class="quote_post">
I don't really get that............</div>
Its a joke on the Mac commercial. I think they have it on www.apple.com
Its a joke on the Mac commercial. I think they have it on www.apple.com
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Franchise4Ever:</div><div class="quote_post">Its a joke on the Mac commercial. I think they have it on www.apple.com</div>
Alright thanks. I'm not really smart on computers, so I guess that's why
Alright thanks. I'm not really smart on computers, so I guess that's why
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<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Mac >>>>> PC.</div>
Preach on bruh.
Preach on bruh.
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From experience with both all I can say is that if PC wasn't still more compatible with games and devices than Mac I'd go with Mac all the way. I hate PC issues no matter which you have. Programs are the same issues. XP is said to be great, yeah when compared to ME which is basically the virus. I can't stand the technical issues that come with PCs while the Mac has not once given me a single problem with running, installing, etc. Nothing, not a damn thing. PC is near crap compared to a Mac, but the compatability gets me every time.
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting M Two One:</div><div class="quote_post">From experience with both all I can say is that if PC wasn't still more compatible with games and devices than Mac I'd go with Mac all the way. I hate PC issues no matter which you have. Programs are the same issues. XP is said to be great, yeah when compared to ME which is basically the virus. I can't stand the technical issues that come with PCs while the Mac has not once given me a single problem with running, installing, etc. Nothing, not a damn thing. PC is near crap compared to a Mac, but the compatability gets me every time.</div>
I've never had a Mac in my life. But I do admit they're pretty stylish and I've seen the OS a bit and it seems extremely clean and modern.
It's not just you that gets caught by the compatability issue. I think everyone would have given Mac a try by now if it weren't for lack of compatability, especially for games.
I've never had a Mac in my life. But I do admit they're pretty stylish and I've seen the OS a bit and it seems extremely clean and modern.
It's not just you that gets caught by the compatability issue. I think everyone would have given Mac a try by now if it weren't for lack of compatability, especially for games.
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If you know how to maintain a computer, you shouldn't have any problems with a PC (provided you have quality parts and don't buy from a crap manufacturer). With the kind of money people spend on a Mac, I can get something much more powerful in a PC.
MAC = overpriced, overhyped as with iPods.
And yes, I have experience with Macs (I worked at tech support for an ISP).
MAC = overpriced, overhyped as with iPods.
And yes, I have experience with Macs (I worked at tech support for an ISP).
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting M Two One:</div><div class="quote_post">From experience with both all I can say is that if PC wasn't still more compatible with games and devices than Mac I'd go with Mac all the way. I hate PC issues no matter which you have. Programs are the same issues. XP is said to be great, yeah when compared to ME which is basically the virus. I can't stand the technical issues that come with PCs while the Mac has not once given me a single problem with running, installing, etc. Nothing, not a damn thing. PC is near crap compared to a Mac, but the compatability gets me every time.</div>
The new macs have pentium processors as well as the mac ones. sorry i dont know any lingo, but basically you can run either mac or pc programs on mac computers.
Macs dominate btw. I ahve owned both, PC's do tons of annoying stuff for you and are always loading stuff u dont want. Macs do what u tell em, when u tell him.
The new macs have pentium processors as well as the mac ones. sorry i dont know any lingo, but basically you can run either mac or pc programs on mac computers.
Macs dominate btw. I ahve owned both, PC's do tons of annoying stuff for you and are always loading stuff u dont want. Macs do what u tell em, when u tell him.
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Eclipse:</div><div class="quote_post">If you know how to maintain a computer, you shouldn't have any problems with a PC (provided you have quality parts and don't buy from a crap manufacturer). With the kind of money people spend on a Mac, I can get something much more powerful in a PC.
MAC = overpriced, overhyped as with iPods.
And yes, I have experience with Macs (I worked at tech support for an ISP).</div>Of course you won't have as many problems if you take care of your PC, but that takes extra time and effort. Why deal with that when you can just jump on a Mac and use your computer for what you enjoy, without worrying about all the other crap? And I don't care what you say, PCs are going to have problems no matter how well you maintain them. Trust me, my PC is more secure than the CIA's computers, and I still have issues here and there.
Sure, maybe you can get a "more powerful" PC for the money, but what do you need the extra power for? My laptop's specs surpass my Mac's by far, yet my Mac is way more stable. It never freezes, never stutters, never stalls, etc. etc.. It also doesn't have any memory leaks like PCs do. To tell you the truth, I haven't rebooted my Mac in about a month, and it still runs as good as it did the first day I bought it. If I leave my PC on for 2-3 days, it runs so slow I have no choice but to reboot.
MAC = overpriced, overhyped as with iPods.
And yes, I have experience with Macs (I worked at tech support for an ISP).</div>Of course you won't have as many problems if you take care of your PC, but that takes extra time and effort. Why deal with that when you can just jump on a Mac and use your computer for what you enjoy, without worrying about all the other crap? And I don't care what you say, PCs are going to have problems no matter how well you maintain them. Trust me, my PC is more secure than the CIA's computers, and I still have issues here and there.
Sure, maybe you can get a "more powerful" PC for the money, but what do you need the extra power for? My laptop's specs surpass my Mac's by far, yet my Mac is way more stable. It never freezes, never stutters, never stalls, etc. etc.. It also doesn't have any memory leaks like PCs do. To tell you the truth, I haven't rebooted my Mac in about a month, and it still runs as good as it did the first day I bought it. If I leave my PC on for 2-3 days, it runs so slow I have no choice but to reboot.
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting TheFreshPrince:</div><div class="quote_post">The new macs have pentium processors as well as the mac ones. sorry i dont know any lingo, but basically you can run either mac or pc programs on mac computers.
Macs dominate btw. I ahve owned both, PC's do tons of annoying stuff for you and are always loading stuff u dont want. Macs do what u tell em, when u tell him.</div>
I didn't know, the Mac I have is a few years old and only supports what originally is designed for it's components. I've been a bit out of the whole new computers craze these days. I've been meaning to get a new Mac next, I just bought new PC comps in December and even though both are great with their performance I'm still itching to get a new Mac with all of the new features I've been looking at recently. Did you ever take a view of that new monitor from Apple that is nearly the size of a large HD television? I can't remember the exact name but man did I drool over it. That'll take a few years to get but I'll definitely be putting it on my to get list. Also yes, Mac comps are the best. Even with my old one it's responsive more than anything else I've used not to mention I've never once had to call in for maintenance.
Macs dominate btw. I ahve owned both, PC's do tons of annoying stuff for you and are always loading stuff u dont want. Macs do what u tell em, when u tell him.</div>
I didn't know, the Mac I have is a few years old and only supports what originally is designed for it's components. I've been a bit out of the whole new computers craze these days. I've been meaning to get a new Mac next, I just bought new PC comps in December and even though both are great with their performance I'm still itching to get a new Mac with all of the new features I've been looking at recently. Did you ever take a view of that new monitor from Apple that is nearly the size of a large HD television? I can't remember the exact name but man did I drool over it. That'll take a few years to get but I'll definitely be putting it on my to get list. Also yes, Mac comps are the best. Even with my old one it's responsive more than anything else I've used not to mention I've never once had to call in for maintenance.
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^^I've seen it, and yup, it is just about the best thing ever.
and the new macs support both, i am sure of it, but not sure how it works.
BTW, i have never turned off, or restarted my mac laptop ever besides when i install something new and i have to. I have had it for over a year, NO JOKE.
and the new macs support both, i am sure of it, but not sure how it works.
BTW, i have never turned off, or restarted my mac laptop ever besides when i install something new and i have to. I have had it for over a year, NO JOKE.
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I know, my Mac is getting old and I never had to restart it over issues either. Like I wrote it never once gave me mechanical issues. As for compatibility I'll have to check. I'm very good with computer programming on both brands.
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Smitty:</div><div class="quote_post">I grew up on PCs..so I never really have a problem with em except for spyware..I might get a Mac someday if it becomes more compatible with stuff.</div>
Yea, I find he's an annoying poster too.
Yea, I find he's an annoying poster too.
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Sasha:</div><div class="quote_post">I'm getting a MacBook for my birthday, in about two weeks. Excited as can be.</div>
Word? I was planning on getting one too. Which one do you think is better black or white?
Word? I was planning on getting one too. Which one do you think is better black or white?
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I'm making the switch to a MacBook Pro + 23" Cinema Display in a month or so. Can't wait. And with new programs like Parallels and Boot Camp, I could always run Windows on it if the need ever comes up.
If you're ever deciding between a Mac and a PC for college, I suggest sticking with whatever is popular is popular for your major/industry. If you're an engineer or a gamer, stick with PCs. If you're in graphics design, web design, music or any other creative subject, get a Mac.
If you're ever deciding between a Mac and a PC for college, I suggest sticking with whatever is popular is popular for your major/industry. If you're an engineer or a gamer, stick with PCs. If you're in graphics design, web design, music or any other creative subject, get a Mac.
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I have a Mac Mini just to see what the mac was like. It's pretty nice, since you don't have to deal with viruses. I can't figure out how to access .wmv video files, so I can only play videos compatible with quicktime.
Another bad thing is that you can't play any regular games you can play on PC now.
Another bad thing is that you can't play any regular games you can play on PC now.
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Ming637:</div><div class="quote_post">I have a Mac Mini just to see what the mac was like. It's pretty nice, since you don't have to deal with viruses. I can't figure out how to access .wmv video files, so I can only play videos compatible with quicktime.
Another bad thing is that you can't play any regular games you can play on PC now.</div>
the newer macs now can run windows and macintosh software, so you can play those games. And for those talking sbout a macbook, my brother has a black one, and it is amazing.
Another bad thing is that you can't play any regular games you can play on PC now.</div>
the newer macs now can run windows and macintosh software, so you can play those games. And for those talking sbout a macbook, my brother has a black one, and it is amazing.
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you can play .wmv movies with windows media player. There are plenty of Mac versions out there. Here you go:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/13112
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/13112
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<div class="quote_poster">Quoting 44Thrilla:</div><div class="quote_post">you can play .wmv movies with windows media player. There are plenty of Mac versions out there. Here you go:
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/13112</div>
Thanks, I tried to download the windows media player from the microsoft site for mac, but it just wouldn't work for some reason. I won't be able to try that site now, since I'm in New York, but I'm coming back soon.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/13112</div>
Thanks, I tried to download the windows media player from the microsoft site for mac, but it just wouldn't work for some reason. I won't be able to try that site now, since I'm in New York, but I'm coming back soon.
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I don't own a mac so I can't say for sure which one's better, but I agree with this comic strip, its new advertising campaign is pretty lame. If they really want to be taken seriously, they shouldn't go the "hip and cool" route, it's become such a cliche.
And people do need to realize that a lot of the PC's problems are a result of being so popular. They have more third party software developers so there's bound to more technical problems b/c a lot of the software may conflict with other ones. Advertisers also want to take advantage of the more popular system by cramming a bunch of crap down the users throats, hence all the trial software. And as already mentioned by the comic strip, the anti-virus problem PC's have is due to the fact that there are more PC users than Mac. Hackers who create these viruses want to focus their attention on the OS that has the most users.... they wouldn't want to waste their time trying to screw over a lesser population. You'll see that if or when Mac becomes at least as popular as PCs. They'll probably run in to the exact same problems.
And being the more popular system also has its advantages of course. For one, the compatibility issues. Also, all the computer speciality stores in my area only carry PC parts and systems. Upgrading and building my own PC is a whole lot easier and a whole lot cheaper than doing it with a mac.
That being said however, I still can't give a definite answer as to which one's better. I just want to remind ppl that the most popular system will always have a much greater chance at running into problems than the lesser popular ones.
And people do need to realize that a lot of the PC's problems are a result of being so popular. They have more third party software developers so there's bound to more technical problems b/c a lot of the software may conflict with other ones. Advertisers also want to take advantage of the more popular system by cramming a bunch of crap down the users throats, hence all the trial software. And as already mentioned by the comic strip, the anti-virus problem PC's have is due to the fact that there are more PC users than Mac. Hackers who create these viruses want to focus their attention on the OS that has the most users.... they wouldn't want to waste their time trying to screw over a lesser population. You'll see that if or when Mac becomes at least as popular as PCs. They'll probably run in to the exact same problems.
And being the more popular system also has its advantages of course. For one, the compatibility issues. Also, all the computer speciality stores in my area only carry PC parts and systems. Upgrading and building my own PC is a whole lot easier and a whole lot cheaper than doing it with a mac.
That being said however, I still can't give a definite answer as to which one's better. I just want to remind ppl that the most popular system will always have a much greater chance at running into problems than the lesser popular ones.
