MAC vs PC...computer experts GTFIH

[muali]

Did a quick search, most threads were pretty old on this topic.

Was wondering which one you guys would pick and why?

Im a business student, I need a laptop mostly just for fast internet (pr0n), microsoft word/excel, download maybe 4-5 movies in total. No gaming at all.

I will be taking it to school everyday so needs to be relatively light and compact.

Any suggestions? I will be keeping it for a good 4-5 years. My current Sony Vaio has been running since 2005. I was looking at another Sony Vaio or Macbook Air.

Thanks brahs

[L.D.N]

If you can afford it, then get a Mac, there's no reason not to.

[muali]

If you can afford it, then get a Mac, there's no reason not to.

I get $100 off for getting mac from my school.

Also is the OS on mac hard to get used to? I've been using Windows since I was born. Could I change the OS to windows on a mac if i get sick of it?

[jamie93]

If you can afford it, then get a Mac, there's no reason not to.

apart from the literally top range mac pro, i.e. two top of the range xeons, a pc of the same price trashes a mac easily

edit: no it doesnt.

get that, two top xeons, it will still be at least 3k cheaper.

umad apple? *******s

[rudolph14]

I get $100 off for getting mac from my school.

Also is the OS on mac hard to get used to? I've been using Windows since I was born. Could I change the OS to windows on a mac if i get sick of it?

I was in the same boat. switched to MAC at age 23, after using windows all my life.

Transition was EASIER than I expected. play with it, watch youtube vids about tips and tricks, and just customize it. Macbook pro is awesome. Very happy with it so far.

[L.D.N]

I get $100 off for getting mac from my school.

Also is the OS on mac hard to get used to? I've been using Windows since I was born. Could I change the OS to windows on a mac if i get sick of it?

Easiest OS to learn. So much simpler than a PC. And I guarantee you'll never go back. And yes there is that option but that would defeat the whole point of owning a mac.

[Autopilot]

Im getting a laptop soon also....in for advice.

[PwnDealer]

Oh not this thread again, inb4 shitstorm

[jamie93]

if you dont want to build it yourself, this site offers a pre built, pre cable managed, top of the range duel xeon computer.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=2040&subcat=

whats this? about 3k cheaper than top of the range mac pro? oh goodness!

[L.D.N]

if you dont want to build it yourself, this site offers a pre built, pre cable managed, top of the range duel xeon computer.

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...d=2040&subcat=

whats this? about 3k cheaper than top of the range mac pro? oh goodness!

Good for you.

[th0m0mx83]

Mac has bootcamp so you can run both windows and mac brah.

[Delgadido]

i am not a fan of mac repair if it breaks. forces u to go back to the same store. i also dont agree with how much their product markup is which i think is ridiculous. no reason to have it that high. =/

i am also very familiar with pc and pc repair so its hard for me to even think about gettign one

[muali]

thanks everyone

im not into the whole hardcore "build-it-yourself" laptop type of thing.

I'd rather go into the mall, pick one already made and buy it as is.

Will be buying it today or tomorrow, my current Vaio got some sh!t virus and every single thing got deleted. I dont even have a desktop right now. It sucks!

[jamie93]

If you can afford it, then get a Mac, there's no reason not to.

Good for you.

something tells me you are irate i owned you apple fanboy

Oh not this thread again, inb4 shitstorm

dont worry i ended it before it started

[mike_king]

how is this even question... basically for apple you are paying for the brand...you can get much cheaper pc's with same stats

[Ivan7x]

mac

[muali]

Mac has bootcamp so you can run both windows and mac brah.

Do you know what I give up if I do that? Like slower computer speed, less storage space etc?

[Emidoody]

i like my macbook. does everything fine. windows 7 from what i hear is great too. if ur rich get the macbook for sure

[WhereAreMyShoes]

Mac for accessibility

PC for adaptability and survivability and being a wise consumer.

[jamie93]

i like my macbook. does everything fine. windows 7 from what i hear is great too. if ur rich get the macbook for sure

you havent actually stated why yet..

Do you know what I give up if I do that? Like slower computer speed, less storage space etc?

you realise you can buy a pc and get hackintosh

[CuteAesthetics]

lyke omg, macs are totally IN right now.

[Rambostyne]

[Fanatik]

If you can afford it, then get a Mac, there's no reason not to.

[feelymcfeel]

macs: computers for people that don't know how to use computers.

[OhMightyOne]

inb4****storm

[L.D.N]

@jamie93

I stated my point, if money isn't an option then I would recommend a Mac.

I would obviously choose Mac over the two being that I've used a Mac for 4 years now and would never go back, and I have two Apple qualifications, working on my third.

It's of course a matter of personal preference, I was merely stating what I would recommend from my point of view, as OP said he would get money off a Mac anyway.

[muali]

i am not a fan of mac repair if it breaks. forces u to go back to the same store. i also dont agree with how much their product markup is which i think is ridiculous. no reason to have it that high. =/

i am also very familiar with pc and pc repair so its hard for me to even think about gettign one

Im on the fence. I guess theres no one answer eh?

Markup on Apple is rediculous, but they do seem to keep there value.

ONe thing I dont like about mac is when a new version comes out, the old one looks very outdated.

Im not looking to add any memory, storage etc, i just need a really fast computer that I can surf the internet and use microsoft office on. Im not sure which one would give me the better value.

[bumbaclartz]

macs: computers for people that don't know how to use computers.

lol mostly true, not to mention the hugely over priced bit.

inb4 ****storm

[muali]

If you are just using it for school and web stuff mac is a very good option. it is very easy to use. I am a performance man myself (see sig) but honestly, you obviously aren't a hardcore gamer or someone that is going to try and push the machine to its limits. So you don't need a lot of power.

I also prefer the user interface on apple laptops to any other laptop I've been able to try. (Very smooth and big touch pad).

the only other factor is price... you can get a decent Windows laptop for half the price of a macbook.

Thanks

Recently my sony vaio started to crash every 10 minutes, and the screen would go white (i could still see thru). Would this happen to Apple computers as well?

Where I live, Mac Air is $1200, Sony Vaio is about $900. As I said, I will be keeping the computer for the long term, so I'd rather spend more money now then buy another laptop 2 years from now.

[Schnitter]

"I need a laptop mostly just for fast internet (pr0n), microsoft word/excel, download maybe 4-5 movies in total. No gaming at all."

MICROSOFT = Windows = Get a PC
download movies = same on both (utorrent and vlc player for both)
no gaming = irrelevant = if you want bluray playback on laptop its going to use powerful video card

now since you are a STUDENT I assume you are not rich to be able to afford software like photoshop/microsoft office/etc so you will easily find those in torrent sites for PC but hard to find for MAC (and if you do find MAC versions they will be older version most likely).

Get a PC