This is why Mac users think they are so special huh?

[createdestroy]

mac hardware (casing/screen) is better designed than almost all PC's

mac and PC internals (processor/drives) are equal in terms of performance and quality.

PC internals (processor/drives) cost less than mac ie. more power for less money.

OS X is equal in terms of functionality with windows 7.

-windows 7 has slightly superior file browsing interface

-OS X runs into significantly less viruses/spyware

-Compatibilty with printers/routers/peripherals is about equal. Windows 7 seemlessly intergrates and recognizes most as does OS X.

For a laptop I would choose a Macbook Pro.

-You can get a faster PC laptop for the price of a Macbook

-The hardware (touchpad/screen/battery life/weight/reliability) makes the price difference worth it.

-Most PC laptops feel plasticky and cheap compared to the Macbook.

-Gaming laptops look like %$#% and the battery life is just as ugly.

-The HP Envy line approaches the hardware quality of the Macbook but fails to match the Macbooks battery life/touchpad quality/firewire capability.

-All functions on the Macbook work very well.... close lid (macbook sleeps).. open lid (macbook wakes up).. battery dies COMPLETELY mid-session (plug charger in and, returns to same session) PC's tend to fail in these areas (usually buggy)

For a desktop I would choose a Windows 7 based PC

-Higher end components for cheaper price.

-Aesthetics don't really matter (you aren't going to carry tower around)

-Easier and cheaper to upgrade and maintain.

-You can get a faster computer + bigger screen than a relatively priced Mac.

The desktop difference is really just the operating system.(MAC has no significant mechanical superiority)

OS X lost its edge when Windows 7 dropped.

If you:

-Have no idea what to do if you get a virus/spyware = GET A MAC

-Want to play the latest games on your computer = GET A PC

-Want a laptop to do things other than gaming = GET A MAC (trust)

^nonfiction

 

[the yes guy]

Or I could by two of my equivalently powerful Toshiba laptops and not even worry about fixing any potential problems for the same price as a Macbook Pro, so screw service quality.

 

[the yes guy]

Or I could by two of my equivalently powerful Toshiba laptops and not even worry about fixing any potential problems for the same price as a Macbook Pro, so screw service quality.

 

[niketalker23]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by Dynamic X

You can have a decent PC that doesn't have any problems and be reliable without paying that much, just so that you know.

Yep. Most of you use/watch too much porn to have healthy PCs.

See that's the problem. You're limited to the content you can view or download because of a PC. With a Mac, there are no limits.

Mac>PC and it's not even close.
  

 

[niketalker23]

Originally Posted by DCAllAmerican

Originally Posted by Dynamic X

You can have a decent PC that doesn't have any problems and be reliable without paying that much, just so that you know.

Yep. Most of you use/watch too much porn to have healthy PCs.

See that's the problem. You're limited to the content you can view or download because of a PC. With a Mac, there are no limits.

Mac>PC and it's not even close.
  

 

[philly5fan]

Had a HP for years.. got a Mac about 2 years ago... Haven't had one single issue with it.... ever....

 

[philly5fan]

Had a HP for years.. got a Mac about 2 years ago... Haven't had one single issue with it.... ever....

 

[bittersweet]

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by Ginzo

I'm having a problem with my mac. When I do the four finger swipe to show my expose it does it much slower than the other times.
I installed all the software updates and it's still slow. Not to mention I can't do the 3 finger swipe.
WTH is wrong with my mac?
I have like 25gb of free space.
pissing me off.

you need to take it to cupertino to get it blessed by the almighty Jobs. it will triple the ram, double your HDD space and make it revolutionary.

Originally Posted by bittersweet

Originally Posted by shatterkneesinc



windows 7 > snow leopard



people who claim snow leopard is better, never used windows 7

And I used Windows 7, I actually have it on my PC.

I will say though ... Mac > PC. They're just so much more smoother, cleaner, and honestly, just look better.

What's the problem with loving the design of the OS and hardware? Nothing. 

Feels weird using a PC now ... when I get a home it will be a Mac home. 

why the stoneface?

you named NOTHING that proves him wrong. well, aside from you using windows 7. all you did was talk about it's looks.. which windows 7 delivers also.

but, we'll all buy what we're comfortable with and what appeals to us. i like being able to change components and actually get my money's worth.

i've gone the apple route, and it wasn't for me. too over priced and their stuff didn't live up to the hype. but that's just me. -shrug

Because he said 'people who claim Snow Leopard is better never used Windows 7' which is a pretty broad statement to make. 

 

[bittersweet]

Originally Posted by CWrite78

Originally Posted by Ginzo

I'm having a problem with my mac. When I do the four finger swipe to show my expose it does it much slower than the other times.
I installed all the software updates and it's still slow. Not to mention I can't do the 3 finger swipe.
WTH is wrong with my mac?
I have like 25gb of free space.
pissing me off.

you need to take it to cupertino to get it blessed by the almighty Jobs. it will triple the ram, double your HDD space and make it revolutionary.

Originally Posted by bittersweet

Originally Posted by shatterkneesinc



windows 7 > snow leopard



people who claim snow leopard is better, never used windows 7

And I used Windows 7, I actually have it on my PC.

I will say though ... Mac > PC. They're just so much more smoother, cleaner, and honestly, just look better.

What's the problem with loving the design of the OS and hardware? Nothing. 

Feels weird using a PC now ... when I get a home it will be a Mac home. 

why the stoneface?

you named NOTHING that proves him wrong. well, aside from you using windows 7. all you did was talk about it's looks.. which windows 7 delivers also.

but, we'll all buy what we're comfortable with and what appeals to us. i like being able to change components and actually get my money's worth.

i've gone the apple route, and it wasn't for me. too over priced and their stuff didn't live up to the hype. but that's just me. -shrug

Because he said 'people who claim Snow Leopard is better never used Windows 7' which is a pretty broad statement to make. 

 

[alchemist iq]

Originally Posted by Ginzo

I'm having a problem with my mac. When I do the four finger swipe to show my expose it does it much slower than the other times.
I installed all the software updates and it's still slow. Not to mention I can't do the 3 finger swipe.
WTH is wrong with my mac?
I have like 25gb of free space.
pissing me off.

What mac do you have? and what is the cap. of the hdd? You might want to upgrade the hdd and get more ram. updating software aint gonna do a thing to help you.

 

[alchemist iq]

Originally Posted by Ginzo

I'm having a problem with my mac. When I do the four finger swipe to show my expose it does it much slower than the other times.
I installed all the software updates and it's still slow. Not to mention I can't do the 3 finger swipe.
WTH is wrong with my mac?
I have like 25gb of free space.
pissing me off.

What mac do you have? and what is the cap. of the hdd? You might want to upgrade the hdd and get more ram. updating software aint gonna do a thing to help you.

 

[samduh562]

Originally Posted by The Yes Guy

Or I could by two of my equivalently powerful Toshiba laptops and not even worry about fixing any potential problems for the same price as a Macbook Pro, so screw service quality.

had toshiba laptop for about 4 years
and a hp desktop for about 3 years no problems so far

 

[samduh562]

Originally Posted by The Yes Guy

Or I could by two of my equivalently powerful Toshiba laptops and not even worry about fixing any potential problems for the same price as a Macbook Pro, so screw service quality.

had toshiba laptop for about 4 years
and a hp desktop for about 3 years no problems so far

 

[ginzo]

Originally Posted by Alchemist IQ

Originally Posted by Ginzo

I'm having a problem with my mac. When I do the four finger swipe to show my expose it does it much slower than the other times.
I installed all the software updates and it's still slow. Not to mention I can't do the 3 finger swipe.
WTH is wrong with my mac?
I have like 25gb of free space.
pissing me off.

What mac do you have? and what is the cap. of the hdd? You might want to upgrade the hdd and get more ram. updating software aint gonna do a thing to help you.

The newest MBP. The cap is 250.06 GB, which I got from Disk Utility.
I know it's not the ram. I have 1.58 GB of free ram.
My mac runs just fine but on certain websites I can't do the 3 finger down/up and when I do the 4 finger swipe to show my expose it's noticeably slower than it should be.
I have FFox so I'm able to do the 3 finger swipe on all websites.
I just noticed on NT im not able to do it and I've been able to do it since forever.
It's not smooth, it's choppy.
Do you think my trackpad could be messed up?
I copped Applecare like you said.

 

[ginzo]

Originally Posted by Alchemist IQ

Originally Posted by Ginzo

I'm having a problem with my mac. When I do the four finger swipe to show my expose it does it much slower than the other times.
I installed all the software updates and it's still slow. Not to mention I can't do the 3 finger swipe.
WTH is wrong with my mac?
I have like 25gb of free space.
pissing me off.

What mac do you have? and what is the cap. of the hdd? You might want to upgrade the hdd and get more ram. updating software aint gonna do a thing to help you.

The newest MBP. The cap is 250.06 GB, which I got from Disk Utility.
I know it's not the ram. I have 1.58 GB of free ram.
My mac runs just fine but on certain websites I can't do the 3 finger down/up and when I do the 4 finger swipe to show my expose it's noticeably slower than it should be.
I have FFox so I'm able to do the 3 finger swipe on all websites.
I just noticed on NT im not able to do it and I've been able to do it since forever.
It's not smooth, it's choppy.
Do you think my trackpad could be messed up?
I copped Applecare like you said.

 

[lostsoulswander]

Originally Posted by Mastamind89

The latest version of Ubuntu is

if installing apps not in the software store wasnt such a pain with terminal & i didnt have a zune i'd use ubuntu more

 

[lostsoulswander]

Originally Posted by Mastamind89

The latest version of Ubuntu is

if installing apps not in the software store wasnt such a pain with terminal & i didnt have a zune i'd use ubuntu more

 

[gboy1230]

Originally Posted by seniosoul

custom pc>mac

this.

 

[gboy1230]

Originally Posted by seniosoul

custom pc>mac

this.

 

[hieu23]

I've had two macs in the last 5 years, still do never had a problem

 

[hieu23]

I've had two macs in the last 5 years, still do never had a problem

 

[tommykairaa]

i have both nomnom

 

[tommykairaa]

i have both nomnom

 

[sevit86]

Originally Posted by DTruth07

Yessir 

 

[sevit86]

Originally Posted by DTruth07

Yessir