Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC

AutumnSkyline · 12-15-2006, 03:00 PM

Ok, I have been on windows since about '95. Last month, I switched to mac and I have to say I will never go back. I have an iMac (apple.com/imac) 17" screen 1GB Memory, 160 GB Hard Drive, and loving every minute of it. For those who say mac's suck, I would have to disagree. I can say right now, I will not deny: The Mac does not do games. I also say, leave that for nintendo, sony, and Microsoft to release GAME SYSTEMS!!!!! I understand that some people want to have it all in one, but that is one of the only bad reasons people can come up with to diss the Mac.

I want you guys to compile a list of where Macs shine and PC's falter, and Vice Versa. I'll Start

Mac:
+:
-Better at creating various items such as music, podcasts, movies, pictures, websites and DVDs with iLife
-Apple thinks of the customer: What could we do to make ease of the computer for the consumer, or even the pro?
-Amazing Design
-Apple Remote
-THE DOCK!!!!
-Built in iSight on 3/5 of the machines offered
-Firewire on all models
-perfect integration with iTunes and iPod.
-Little to no viruses written for Macs
-Expose & Dashboard

-:
-The Price: I admit it can be pricey to get the piece of hardware you want sometimes. But then again, your not getting a dell that is going to fall apart after two years after getting the cheapest model you could.
-Again, cannot play most games

PC
+:
-Supports wide Range of Software and hardware
-More popular
-Cheap(o)
-Plays Games

-:
-Non Intuitive design of computers & Windows
-Insane amount of viruses
-Its not made by apple
-Intimidating Design
-Manuals upon manuals to read if your a first time user
-Can't Run Mac OS X
-Windows hasn't been updated for five years
-A pain in the arse to reinstall and remove Windows/wipe out hard drive
-Spyware and Hackers

Grandiagod · 12-15-2006, 03:06 PM

I use a PC instead of a Mac for the same reason I use a real cell phone instead of a Fisher Price one.

lord_carbo · 12-15-2006, 03:07 PM

Lmao you don't know what you're talking about when it comes to games.

"OLOL JUST PLAY IT ON A CONSOLE."

Oh. OK. I'll just go and play PC-exclusive games on a console right now...

Macs are good for people who don't actually plan on doing anything with their computer. Me? I actually use it for things.

**Nyokou** · 12-15-2006, 03:10 PM

My dad bought a brand new eMac about a year ago, or more. And just about 6 months ago or so, the computer overheated and went.. CRASH.

Oh yeah.

Macs are so awsome.

They don't last long. =/

EDIT: Also, I've been usings Macs for like 7+ years now, and I just recently started using Windows XP like.. 3 months ago, and it's so much better. All I need now is enough money to afford my own PC.

Anticrombie0909 · 12-15-2006, 03:10 PM

Hey everyone

come check out this great and totally unbiased comparison of macs to pcs

man they are so close I just don't know which to choose

Angel Shiyue · 12-15-2006, 03:12 PM

Hi. I'm a Mac. I'm a PC.

Mac - I support iTunes.
PC - I do, too.

Mac - Well, I look cool.
PC - Anything costing over $900 looks 'cool'.

Mac - Well...uh...
PC - Can you play games?
Mac - No.

Yeah, I use a PC. I just felt like being sarcastic.

Grandiagod · 12-15-2006, 03:13 PM

The PC is bad because it is not made by Apple. Sounds about right to me.

lord_carbo · 12-15-2006, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Supports wide Range of Software and hardware
-Plays Games

You really don't know how big of a deal this really is.

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Non Intuitive design of computers & Windows

Windowsblinds

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Insane amount of viruses

Sorry, but I'm not stupid enough to get a virus. Even then, I can fix it within 30 minutes with my knowledge of HijackThis.

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Its not made by apple

AND MACS AREN'T MADE BY MICROSOFT!

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Intimidating Design

Maybe to a monkey.

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Manuals upon manuals to read if your a first time user

Are you joking?

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Can't Run Mac OS X

1) Dual boot
2) AND MAC OS X CANT RUN WINDOWS XP

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

-Windows hasn't been updated for five years

Vista, and I just got an update for Windows not too long ago. Not important, though. I update my own computer with my own software.

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-A pain in the arse to reinstall and remove Windows/wipe out hard drive

Are you mad?

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-Spyware and Hackers

Spyware is a nuisance, and I've never had hacking problems.

Your post more or less proved that Macs were for idiots (VIRUSES AND SPYWARE AND MANUALS--OH MY!), if anything, not that Macs were superior.

Grandiagod · 12-15-2006, 03:22 PM

Carbo wins.

LordKratosAurion · 12-15-2006, 03:39 PM

Call me an idiot but I never really have understood why people look down on other people for not using the kind of computer they think should be used. =\

**MagicCarpetRide** · 12-15-2006, 03:41 PM

I use a mac, It plays FFR, It plays stepmania, I can do all my work on it, and my parents get them for free from the university that they work at.

That's all i care about.

kikilo · 12-15-2006, 03:59 PM

I use a Dell PC. It's okay, it only pisses me off ocasionally. I have to admit though, Macs look so much cooler. Ah anyway, I don't see myself with a Mac in the future. XD

tuanxdjboi · 12-15-2006, 04:26 PM

the macs at my skool are are a piece of shlt

_ReVeNGe_ · 12-15-2006, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by LordCarbo

Macs can't run Windows

Wrong.

Pumble · 12-15-2006, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by AutumnSkyline

The Mac does not do games

There goes the attention of everyone on this forum.

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sertman · 12-15-2006, 04:35 PM

I can do everything that I need to do on a Mac, on a PC, plus oh so much more.

My parents have Macs, I have a PC, and the Mac is such a huge pain in the ass to do stuff on it's mindboggling.

Tokzic · 12-15-2006, 05:03 PM

I love how Mac users say "IT'S SO MUCH EASIER COMPARED TO WINDOWS."

Both are self-explanatory, you're just too blockheaded to switch gears from one to the other. I went on a Mac for the first time since I was four (back when they were black and white) and I had absolutely no problems using it. Likewise, a Mac enthusiast I know told me he had no trouble adapting to the school PCs even though he had been using Macs at his private school.

If Macs could play games, I would be entirely impartial as to which I'd get. But they don't.

tsugomaru · 12-15-2006, 07:17 PM

Wow. The choice explanations you give us suck.

Try to have a disinterested opinion when asking such questions.

~Tsugomaru

lord_carbo · 12-15-2006, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by _ReVeNGe_

Wrong.

No ****. Check the part of my post where I mention dual booting. It was wrong for him to say PCs can't run Mac OS X, so I countered his false statement with a false converse to prove my point.

jewpinthethird · 12-15-2006, 07:50 PM

I've been using a Mac since August and I am very happy with it and to date I haven't had any problems with it.

I have noticed that programs do take a bit longer too load than with my windows machine, but then again, I have to reformat my windows machine every few months just so it works properly (in fact, I am in the process of reformating my windows machine now since the USB ports just magically stopped working). Despite my bias for mac, I use both operating systems.

12-15-2006, 03:00 PM	#1
AutumnSkyline FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4	Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC Ok, I have been on windows since about '95. Last month, I switched to mac and I have to say I will never go back. I have an iMac (apple.com/imac) 17" screen 1GB Memory, 160 GB Hard Drive, and loving every minute of it. For those who say mac's suck, I would have to disagree. I can say right now, I will not deny: The Mac does not do games. I also say, leave that for nintendo, sony, and Microsoft to release GAME SYSTEMS!!!!! I understand that some people want to have it all in one, but that is one of the only bad reasons people can come up with to diss the Mac. I want you guys to compile a list of where Macs shine and PC's falter, and Vice Versa. I'll Start Mac: +: -Better at creating various items such as music, podcasts, movies, pictures, websites and DVDs with iLife -Apple thinks of the customer: What could we do to make ease of the computer for the consumer, or even the pro? -Amazing Design -Apple Remote -THE DOCK!!!! -Built in iSight on 3/5 of the machines offered -Firewire on all models -perfect integration with iTunes and iPod. -Little to no viruses written for Macs -Expose & Dashboard -: -The Price: I admit it can be pricey to get the piece of hardware you want sometimes. But then again, your not getting a dell that is going to fall apart after two years after getting the cheapest model you could. -Again, cannot play most games PC +: -Supports wide Range of Software and hardware -More popular -Cheap(o) -Plays Games -: -Non Intuitive design of computers & Windows -Insane amount of viruses -Its not made by apple -Intimidating Design -Manuals upon manuals to read if your a first time user -Can't Run Mac OS X -Windows hasn't been updated for five years -A pain in the arse to reinstall and remove Windows/wipe out hard drive -Spyware and Hackers Last edited by AutumnSkyline; 12-15-2006 at 03:08 PM.. Reason: Forgot Part/Add link

12-15-2006, 03:06 PM	#2
Grandiagod FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Feaefaw Age: 35 Posts: 6,122	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC I use a PC instead of a Mac for the same reason I use a real cell phone instead of a Fisher Price one.

12-15-2006, 03:07 PM	#3
lord_carbo FFR Player Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: fighting villains from afar, NJ Age: 32 Posts: 6,222	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC Lmao you don't know what you're talking about when it comes to games. "OLOL JUST PLAY IT ON A CONSOLE." Oh. OK. I'll just go and play PC-exclusive games on a console right now... Macs are good for people who don't actually plan on doing anything with their computer. Me? I actually use it for things. __________________ last.fm

12-15-2006, 03:10 PM	#4
Nyokou （￣ー￣） Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: United States Age: 32 Posts: 4,246	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC My dad bought a brand new eMac about a year ago, or more. And just about 6 months ago or so, the computer overheated and went.. CRASH. Oh yeah. Macs are so awsome. They don't last long. =/ EDIT: Also, I've been usings Macs for like 7+ years now, and I just recently started using Windows XP like.. 3 months ago, and it's so much better. All I need now is enough money to afford my own PC. __________________ Twitter \| Instagram \| Snapchat: Nyokou Last edited by Nyokou; 12-15-2006 at 03:15 PM..

12-15-2006, 03:10 PM	#5
Anticrombie0909 FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,683	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC Hey everyone come check out this great and totally unbiased comparison of macs to pcs man they are so close I just don't know which to choose

12-15-2006, 03:12 PM	#6
Angel Shiyue FFR Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dragonmaw Age: 34 Posts: 90	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC Hi. I'm a Mac. I'm a PC. Mac - I support iTunes. PC - I do, too. Mac - Well, I look cool. PC - Anything costing over $900 looks 'cool'. Mac - Well...uh... PC - Can you play games? Mac - No. Yeah, I use a PC. I just felt like being sarcastic.

12-15-2006, 03:13 PM	#7
Grandiagod FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Feaefaw Age: 35 Posts: 6,122	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC The PC is bad because it is not made by Apple. Sounds about right to me.

12-15-2006, 03:22 PM	#9
Grandiagod FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Feaefaw Age: 35 Posts: 6,122	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC Carbo wins.

12-15-2006, 03:39 PM	#10
LordKratosAurion FFR Player Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Fire Field Age: 33 Posts: 306	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC Call me an idiot but I never really have understood why people look down on other people for not using the kind of computer they think should be used. =\ __________________ VGMP 2 some Xmod, Note Next step: learning how to suck less

12-15-2006, 03:41 PM	#11
MagicCarpetRide Skware One Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vermont Age: 33 Posts: 1,125	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC I use a mac, It plays FFR, It plays stepmania, I can do all my work on it, and my parents get them for free from the university that they work at. That's all i care about.

12-15-2006, 03:59 PM	#12
kikilo FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 18	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC I use a Dell PC. It's okay, it only pisses me off ocasionally. I have to admit though, Macs look so much cooler. Ah anyway, I don't see myself with a Mac in the future. XD __________________

12-15-2006, 04:26 PM	#13
tuanxdjboi FFR Player Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orange County, California Age: 33 Posts: 98	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC the macs at my skool are are a piece of shlt

12-15-2006, 04:35 PM	#16
sertman DADALADAH Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 35 Posts: 3,910	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC I can do everything that I need to do on a Mac, on a PC, plus oh so much more. My parents have Macs, I have a PC, and the Mac is such a huge pain in the ass to do stuff on it's mindboggling. __________________

12-15-2006, 05:03 PM	#17
Tokzic FFR Player Join Date: May 2005 Location: TGB Age: 34 Posts: 6,878	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC I love how Mac users say "IT'S SO MUCH EASIER COMPARED TO WINDOWS." Both are self-explanatory, you're just too blockheaded to switch gears from one to the other. I went on a Mac for the first time since I was four (back when they were black and white) and I had absolutely no problems using it. Likewise, a Mac enthusiast I know told me he had no trouble adapting to the school PCs even though he had been using Macs at his private school. If Macs could play games, I would be entirely impartial as to which I'd get. But they don't. __________________ ~very popular guitar streamer~ Last edited by Tokzic: Today at 11:59 PM. Reason: wait what

12-15-2006, 07:17 PM	#18
tsugomaru FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The stars come to my aid. Posts: 3,962	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC Wow. The choice explanations you give us suck. Try to have a disinterested opinion when asking such questions. ~Tsugomaru

12-15-2006, 07:50 PM	#20
jewpinthethird (The Fat's Sabobah) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 11,711	Re: Choose Your Poison: Mac or PC I've been using a Mac since August and I am very happy with it and to date I haven't had any problems with it. I have noticed that programs do take a bit longer too load than with my windows machine, but then again, I have to reformat my windows machine every few months just so it works properly (in fact, I am in the process of reformating my windows machine now since the USB ports just magically stopped working). Despite my bias for mac, I use both operating systems.

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