PC Vs Mac - Page 3

Kevy Baby · 01-10-2005, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mamabot

This iMac seriously rocks. And it is a very swanky machine.

Mine's swankier! Neener!

mamabot · 01-10-2005, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Mine's swankier! Neener!

My machine is quieter.

But the grand thing is that even though my iMac is a little over 2.5 years older than your iMac Kevy, my machine still runs like like it did the day it came out of the box. Well, I would say it runs better because it is 100% an OS X machine.

Kevy Baby · 01-10-2005, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by mamabot

My machine is quieter.

Okay, ya got me there!

DisneyDaniel · 01-10-2005, 05:05 PM

People who use Apple computers love the brand and its ease of use, power and productivity. Looks don't hurt, either. I'm one of those MacAddicts / Apple-lovers who use both Macs and PCs, but have decided a long time ago that Apple computers are far superior in meeting my needs (desktop publishing, graphics, photo and video editing, etc.). Our entire household proudly displays Apple stickers on all of our cars!

For you non believers, go visit:
http://www.apple.com/switch/

NirvanaMan · 01-10-2005, 05:59 PM

Gee..go to apple's website for an impartial view of which is better? That's like going to CBS for an impartial viewpoint of the 2004 presidential election.

This conversation got way too serious...my bad. I just needed to vent my mac frustrations. I have tried to be patient...but from using the Mac itself to using their idiotic software to quirks with the iPod (why no on/off button or a stop button) I have come to realize that the people that love them probably love them just to be different. A badge of honor. Kind of like unix geeks.

I run a 6 year old PC at home and typically multitask with about 20+ programs open at once....rarely ever run into an issue. I try to do two things at the same time on a stupid mac and the POS freezes up. I thought they were supposed to be more reliable and easy to use? Not in my book. Things that take one easy click on Windows take several clicks on a Mac. Annoying things like that.

Kevy - If you are on a laptop, and want to use it as a laptop, you will not want to plug in a USB mouse. Why are they so fixated on making life so difficult. I use the right click all day long. I dont want to plug in an extra mouse or have to hit and hold a key while I click just to activate the right click menu options. I dunno...just seems unnecessarily complicated for me.

Websites don't look right in safari, tons of software doesn't run on Mac...plus all the usability issues...I just don't see why people pay an arm and a leg for one of these things. I do understand they are better for intense graphical work, but then again those types that do that sort of stuff tend to be somewhat anti-establishment in nature thus tend towards the anti-pc anyway.

BarTopDancer · 01-10-2005, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Name

/me raises his hand...."I don't"

I'll get you some. Two chicks right?

Macs do suck. I've said it before and I'll say it again, the 2 reasons I ever had for buying a Mac are now available for PC. The iPod and iTunes.

NM, if you hold down the pause/stop button on the iPod for a few seconds it will turn off. Oh, and the button at the bottom is also the stop button. Stupid that they don't title it as such, but it is.

Stan4dSteph · 01-10-2005, 07:47 PM

She's right. Read the manual, dude.

The bottom of the click wheel is Play/Pause and holding it down for a few seconds turns it off.

NirvanaMan · 01-10-2005, 08:07 PM

Duh. I know how to turn it off, dude.

It's retarted that it doesn't have a dedicated on/off switch....like i said. Having to use the play button to double as an off switch, then having any button turn the stupid thing on is annoying and a PIA. An on/off switch like on say, oh, every other device ever, makes way more sense.

Kevy Baby · 01-10-2005, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

My Mac's totally gay. I caught my monitor wearing a woman's hat the other day. I pulled it off and put it in one of my hat boxes. The next day, it was back on his head.

This doesn't mean that your Mac is gay, just that it is a cross-dresser.

FEJ · 01-10-2005, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

I'm loving my new G6 iMac. Very sleek, sexy design. Excellent operation. It's perfect for my needs. I've got a PC at work for all the boring stuff.

Wow, your ahead of the time..I thought they just came out with the G5's...

Edit: This has been covered, but I left it in cause I had posted it already

I have been a PC guy for so long, and recently started using a Mac als, and I love it. as soon as I can totally migrate (meaning afford a iBook or Powerbook) I will.

Some of my reasons:
No Virus software needed (according to a friend who works for apple, only 2 known viruses for mac, and they are in a lab)
No spyware software needed
Unix based
Easier to use software (That I use, i am not a gamer, so dont need that stuff)
Integrates better with the iPod
No Windows registry
Easy to synch iPod, PDA, Bluetooth phone, iCal, and address book with just one program.
And they look cooler

01-10-2005, 05:05 PM	#24
DisneyDaniel California Adventurer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 537	People who use Apple computers love the brand and its ease of use, power and productivity. Looks don't hurt, either. I'm one of those MacAddicts / Apple-lovers who use both Macs and PCs, but have decided a long time ago that Apple computers are far superior in meeting my needs (desktop publishing, graphics, photo and video editing, etc.). Our entire household proudly displays Apple stickers on all of our cars! For you non believers, go visit: http://www.apple.com/switch/ __________________ Yes, I do LOVE Disney California Adventure. Disneyland is not so bad either ;-)
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01-10-2005, 05:59 PM	#25
NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Gee..go to apple's website for an impartial view of which is better? That's like going to CBS for an impartial viewpoint of the 2004 presidential election. This conversation got way too serious...my bad. I just needed to vent my mac frustrations. I have tried to be patient...but from using the Mac itself to using their idiotic software to quirks with the iPod (why no on/off button or a stop button) I have come to realize that the people that love them probably love them just to be different. A badge of honor. Kind of like unix geeks. I run a 6 year old PC at home and typically multitask with about 20+ programs open at once....rarely ever run into an issue. I try to do two things at the same time on a stupid mac and the POS freezes up. I thought they were supposed to be more reliable and easy to use? Not in my book. Things that take one easy click on Windows take several clicks on a Mac. Annoying things like that. Kevy - If you are on a laptop, and want to use it as a laptop, you will not want to plug in a USB mouse. Why are they so fixated on making life so difficult. I use the right click all day long. I dont want to plug in an extra mouse or have to hit and hold a key while I click just to activate the right click menu options. I dunno...just seems unnecessarily complicated for me. Websites don't look right in safari, tons of software doesn't run on Mac...plus all the usability issues...I just don't see why people pay an arm and a leg for one of these things. I do understand they are better for intense graphical work, but then again those types that do that sort of stuff tend to be somewhat anti-establishment in nature thus tend towards the anti-pc anyway.
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01-10-2005, 07:47 PM	#27
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	She's right. Read the manual, dude. The bottom of the click wheel is Play/Pause and holding it down for a few seconds turns it off.
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01-10-2005, 08:07 PM	#28
NirvanaMan Making Change Happen Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 990	Duh. I know how to turn it off, dude. It's retarted that it doesn't have a dedicated on/off switch....like i said. Having to use the play button to double as an off switch, then having any button turn the stupid thing on is annoying and a PIA. An on/off switch like on say, oh, every other device ever, makes way more sense.
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