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Hey_Mr._Jack · 10-16-2003, 09:53 PM

I know someones probably asked it before, but which do you like more, Macs or PC's? I personally like PC's, because any computer that smiles at you can't be good, you know it is secretly planning your demise.

DrZaius · 10-16-2003, 09:58 PM

Because this forum is oriented towards enthusiasts who like to build their own systems you'll find that the bias will be heavily towards PCs. That being said, I can see the merits of Macs, espcially their ease of use and aesthetics, but they're just way too expensive compared to what I can build myself.

Colonel Sanders · 10-16-2003, 10:46 PM

In my own opinion I present:

Windows VS. Mac

Windows

Good
-Tons of applications
-Cheap hardware. Sometimes too cheap(think *PC Chips*).
-Powerful interface, like the right click menu, menus on the windows...

Bad
-Instability, especially with Windows 9x.
-Who decorated Windows XP? That blue is just so, terrible. Gives me nightmares... Sure, it can be reskined, but it doesn't get much better unless you use the classic skin.

Mac

Good
-Stable, very stable
-Powerful, for video editing
-High tech parts, most new Macs have cutting edge technology
-Beautfiul OS, if only it were more practical

Bad
-Proprietary hardware. Eh, no Intel(maybe this is a good point?

)
-The *windows* in Mac are terrible. The buttons are very poorly labeled, took me a week to find out how to close a program "the easy way".
-Menu for everything at the top of the screen- took me ages to find out how to swtich between programs. Can Bill please let Steve copy some of the better parts of the Windows OS?

I think Mac has the potential to be better.

L J

**Force Flow** · 10-17-2003, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Colonel Sanders
think Mac has the potential to be better.

Without a doubt there is definately a void's worth of space for improvment. Thoughthis new OSX Panther looks promising.

Nuclear Krusader · 10-17-2003, 04:23 PM

Do we have to endure this debate again?

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?threadid=61531

Sauron · 10-17-2003, 04:45 PM

These debates remind me of two fat boys showing each other their thumb nail and screamings : Mines bigger!

**Force Flow** · 10-17-2003, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Nuclear Krusader
Do we have to endure this debate again?

http://forum.pcmech.com/showthread.php?threadid=61531

lol, I had long since forgotten about that thead

What the heck, it's been a while since a good Mac/PC debate came up. It's better than the Intel/AMD debate, since we all know the answer to the Mac/PC debate

Colonel Sanders · 10-17-2003, 05:09 PM

We just need the ultimate debate: IBM vs. Intel vs. AMD

L J

LawyerRon · 10-17-2003, 05:33 PM

Macs had a huge advantage years ago in terms of computing power, Applications, and ease of use. This was especially true in the field of Desktop Publishing (one of my old professions). But that's no longer true today. Therefore, it's sensless to spend the extra $$ on a Mac IMO. And this is coming from a former hardcore Mac user (me).

**HAL9000** · 10-17-2003, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Colonel Sanders
Bad
-Proprietary hardware. Eh, no Intel(maybe this is a good point? )

No AMD in there either dude

Colonel Sanders · 10-17-2003, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HAL9000
No AMD in there either dude

But Apple did consider AMD when IBM wasn't produceing a good chip- Apple really should switch to an AMD design.

L J

lil Jimmie · 10-17-2003, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Colonel Sanders
We just need the ultimate debate: IBM vs. Intel vs. AMD

L J

That's good but let's keep the discussion equal with the manufactures market share, 80% of the discussion on Intel, 17% on AMD and the other 3% we'll just forget about.

RayH · 10-17-2003, 09:54 PM

Timex Sinclair.

**Force Flow** · 10-17-2003, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by lil Jimmie
That's good but let's keep the discussion equal with the manufactures market share, 80% of the discussion on Intel, 17% on AMD and the other 3% we'll just forget about.

So that's the current market share, huh?

Somehow I think AMD is a little higher than that.

lil Jimmie · 10-17-2003, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by force_flow2002
So that's the current market share, huh?

Somehow I think AMD is a little higher than that.

Ok you caught me, I rounded down on the overall share with both AMD and Intel.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/3/32359.html

RayH · 10-19-2003, 02:30 PM

Apple has painted itself in a corner. If it adopted X86 architecture, it would lose its customer base.

They may become like Harley Davidson. Harley is a niche market that is doing quite well. But it's no longer a technological marvel, and hasn't been for some time. But if they try to use plastic, etc. people would quit buying them.

imbest123 · 10-19-2003, 03:34 PM

Macs are too confusing to sue in my opinion.

10-16-2003, 09:53 PM	#1
Hey_Mr._Jack Member (7 bit) Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: sneaking up behind you with a knife Posts: 113	Macs or PC's I know someones probably asked it before, but which do you like more, Macs or PC's? I personally like PC's, because any computer that smiles at you can't be good, you know it is secretly planning your demise. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-16-2003, 09:58 PM	#2
DrZaius Member (13 bit) Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 7,030	Because this forum is oriented towards enthusiasts who like to build their own systems you'll find that the bias will be heavily towards PCs. That being said, I can see the merits of Macs, espcially their ease of use and aesthetics, but they're just way too expensive compared to what I can build myself. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-16-2003, 10:46 PM	#3
Colonel Sanders Resident AMD enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,445	In my own opinion I present: Windows VS. Mac Windows Good -Tons of applications -Cheap hardware. Sometimes too cheap(think PC Chips). -Powerful interface, like the right click menu, menus on the windows... Bad -Instability, especially with Windows 9x. -Who decorated Windows XP? That blue is just so, terrible. Gives me nightmares... Sure, it can be reskined, but it doesn't get much better unless you use the classic skin. Mac Good -Stable, very stable -Powerful, for video editing -High tech parts, most new Macs have cutting edge technology -Beautfiul OS, if only it were more practical Bad -Proprietary hardware. Eh, no Intel(maybe this is a good point? ) -The windows in Mac are terrible. The buttons are very poorly labeled, took me a week to find out how to close a program "the easy way". -Menu for everything at the top of the screen- took me ages to find out how to swtich between programs. Can Bill please let Steve copy some of the better parts of the Windows OS? I think Mac has the potential to be better. L J Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Main: Gigabyte GA-770T USB3 - Phenom II 840 - 4GB DDR3 - Radeon 5750 1GB HTPC: MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - Athlon II 250 - 4GB DDR2 - Radeon 5670 512MB HTPC: Zotac GeForce 6100E-E - Athlon X2 5800+ - 4GB DDR2 "Play a Windows CD backwards and you'll hear satanic voices, thats nothing, play it forwards and it installs Windows."

10-17-2003, 04:23 PM	#5
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10-17-2003, 05:09 PM	#8
Colonel Sanders Resident AMD enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,445	We just need the ultimate debate: IBM vs. Intel vs. AMD L J Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-17-2003, 05:33 PM	#9
LawyerRon The Gavel Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 6,311	Macs had a huge advantage years ago in terms of computing power, Applications, and ease of use. This was especially true in the field of Desktop Publishing (one of my old professions). But that's no longer true today. Therefore, it's sensless to spend the extra $$ on a Mac IMO. And this is coming from a former hardcore Mac user (me). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves"

10-17-2003, 09:54 PM	#13
RayH Member (12 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,436	Timex Sinclair. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-19-2003, 02:30 PM	#16
RayH Member (12 bit) Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: San Francisco Posts: 2,436	Apple has painted itself in a corner. If it adopted X86 architecture, it would lose its customer base. They may become like Harley Davidson. Harley is a niche market that is doing quite well. But it's no longer a technological marvel, and hasn't been for some time. But if they try to use plastic, etc. people would quit buying them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-19-2003, 03:34 PM	#17
imbest123 iTroll Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 818 Posts: 2,252	Macs are too confusing to sue in my opinion. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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