Pc vs MAC

[Zion]

I'm tying to decide if I should buy a Pc or a Mac, could you please advise me what to do?? Please put your reasons. Thanks for your help!
Zion

[NDC]

I'll make this short and simple as possible since I've seen this topic so many times in SysOpt! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif


If you're going to be doing mostly graphics, get a MAC. If not, get a PC...

Also keep in mind that MAC's have poor software availability other than graphic applications. Another thing is that PC's will give you better hardware upgradability path Vs. MAC's.



[This message has been edited by NDC (edited 06-13-2001).]

[spidey_joe80@hotmail.com]

it really all depends on what your doing with it.

[MiKe85]

Good job explaining NDC!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

I'll go with what NDC said!! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Fingers]

I too will defer to NDC; adding only that even though I haven't actually priced a MAC... EVER, I believe PC's are generally much less expensive.

[golfcart]

Ditto to all of the above. Unless you are a photoshop guru or the like, I say go with a PC.

[CMonster]

Overall I still lean toward the PC for flexibility in both hardware and software.

But seeing as how either will now run Linux I like them both http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

NDC - I will be sure to have an ample supply of Budwiser upon your return to the states -do call me.

[Dputiger]

First off, I'd like to say that I'm pretty neutral on the PC vs. Mac question.

One of the most important parts of picking a system is to choose what you know (unless you are deliberately looking to learn something new).

If you are used to using Windows, I'd say stick with a PC--while the Mac OS is fine and dandy, it would take you a while to adjust--especially if you aren't a power user.

Also, consider price. PC's offer considerably more 'bang for your buck' than a Mac does--I can build three excellent mid-range PC systems for the cost of one Mac.

Finally, look at the software you want to use. If your a gamer, definitely go PC.

Also:

Beware of Apple rhetoric. Despite claims, the G4 is not a 'supercomputer', anymore then the Pentium4 is 'the center of your digital world.' (so beware Intel rhetoric as well).

Also, when Apple claims (57% enhanced performance over a P4), keep in mind, this is in one program (Photoshop) running non P4-optimized code.

This is really true for all rhetoric and benchmarking--just make sure you know the facts.

[NDC]

I doubt that P4 could compete in the race for Photoshop performance since the MAC version of Photoshop utilizes the "Velocity Engine" which processes data in 128bit chunks, not 32bit chunks.

BTW - There is a Photoshop 6.01 Plug-ins Update that enhances Photoshop performance on Pentium 4 based systems...


http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/8946.htm

[card_magic]

Hmm... I guess nobody really gave you the answer you were looking for, huh? No definate yes or no, get the Mac or get the PC. Unfortunatly, you'll probably never get a straight answer, because its such a heated debate. No system is perfect. PC users will tell you, "Macs are so easy, and idiot could use them... and thats why they do." Whereas Mac users will always point out the lack of stability of Microsoft products, and they'll throw benchmarks and tech reviews at you, trying to convince you that Macs are better. The simple fact is that they are two different systems, and therefore aren't comparable. If you know what you are doing, you could make the most out of either system. My advice is, if you really don't know what to get, unless you are doing a lot of media-intensive work, like photoshop, video editing, etc., just be a conformist and go with the PC. I'm not saying PC is better or worse, just logical.

[RayH]

At this point in time, the PC is a more practical machine. Mac is still running on an image they had years ago. If you do get a Mac, you may wind up getting a Virtual PC card so you can run Windows programs.

Mac parts are more expensive.

[spidey_joe80@hotmail.com]

I vote that we stop this thread before it becomes more powerful than us all. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[NDC]

I'm very much looking forward to it, CMonster! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[thekingofpain]

Mac G4 = $3499.00
Summary
• 733MHz PowerPC G4
• 256MB SDRAM - 1 DIMM
• 60GB Ultra ATA drive
• DVD-R/CD-RW (Superdrive)
• NVIDIA GeForce2 MX - 32MB SDRAM
• 56K internal modem
• Apple Pro Keyboard - U.S. English
• Mac OS - U.S. English

[Zion]

Thanks all for you rhelp so far, it was very helpful!. I think I'm going for a Pc more than a MAc, since I don't have that much money, and besides I like a couple games. I also like doing graphics and some of that macromedia stuff. What Pc configuration dod you suggest?? I'm planning to spend around 2000 dollars.
Thanks again,
Zion