What computer is more better Mac or PC?

Question

I'm about to get a new computer but i'm mixed up on which one i should get. Please give me some facts on both computers. Dont tell me to get a Mac just cause its a apple product and its new. I dont care if its an old company or new...i would just like to know the difference between them. Thanks

Answer 1

PC for the following..



PC=Variety of specs, options, quality, prices, vendors, support

Mac=One vendor, limited options, still more expensive. Look below for more information..



Today, Macs use a subset of PC hardware. Why spend extra to get the same CPU chips, graphics cards and OS X isn't as secure as you think..



Don't believe the lies that Macs are better than PCs at graphics/animation.. Dreamworks Animation http://www.dreamworksanimation.com/ under studio click on Technology of Animation, an independent film maker I know uses PCs, a graphic artist I used to know uses PCs also.



A number of PCs can also run OS X (Mac OS) http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=os+x+on+pc&btnG=Google+Search&aq=0&oq=os+x+on+ as well just that Apple makes it illegal in order to get Market share.. The reason why Mac can run native Windows is because it is using a subset of PC hardware,



If you decide to buy a Mac for running Windows, you will still have to get the same virus/spyware protection, and run into the same issues as a regular PC.





Now is a Mac worth buying for OS X?



I say: NO... for the following reasons...



ADVANTAGES WINDOWS :

Aprox 90% of the market is Windows and most PCs have windows already pre-installed.

1) Some websites require Internet Explorer, to run IE on Mac you really get ies4osx which is the Windows version of IE running really buggy and illegal if you don't have a legitimate copy of Windows.

2) Supports more devices (printers and other things you hook into the computer).

3) More business software/games

4) Want the dock on OS X (Mac)? google/yahoo rocketdock, objectdoc.

5) Used by businesses.



ADVANTAGES LINUX :

1) FREE (most versions are)

2) Install software by either 1) Synaptic Package Manager, 2) Add/Remove 3) Opening a .deb or .rpm file (depending on distribution)

2) Like the Mac OS X effects? go yahoo/google COMPIZ FUSION which can do any cool effect a Mac can do and many ore....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4Fbk52Mk1w

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3gkX9HDfEE (there is no flickering when you use it like on the video, not sure why the person has the flicker)

3) Mac OS X Doc? google/yahoo Avant Window Navigator.Cairo Dock, http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3rf5q_cairo-dock-mac-os-x-leopard-dock-on_tech

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0hzi22g2DE

4) It is FASTER/MORE SECURE to surf on the internet

5) Some Windows programs work with Wnehq/Crossover (also avail on Mac, but why pay $$$)



Instructions how to download, burn and boot http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/use-ubuntu-live-cd-to-backup-files-from-your-dead-windows-computer/

Dual Boot Instructions http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_windows_xp_and_linux_xp_installed_first.htm



SECURITY

Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 less than 30 minutes, and within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008, and within 10 seconds in 2009. In 2008, Linux and Vista were not hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. Vista was next, and then Linux. In 2009 Windows 7 fell shortly after the Mac but Linux was unscathed.

Macs are standardized with Cameras, if your Mac gets hacked, the hacker can turn on your camera with more ease.

Please Note: All OS's have vulnerabilities.

http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm

http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/27/Gone-in-2-minutes-Mac-gets-hacked-first-in-contest_1.html

http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml



VIRUSES

Mac OS X has viruses (and significantly on the rise), a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think "they are safe".

http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005

http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/07/malware_authors_take_aim_at_growing_number_of_1.html

http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/poll_have_you_noticed_an_increase_in_malware_viruses_etc_on_your_mac/



QUALITY/PROBLEMS

Contrary to belief, Macs are not better quality. Apple also has been changing suppliers to try to "lower the price" and thus lowering quality. Even with the lower prices, Macs still cost more, they spend a higher percent of budget trying to make it look pretty, and marketing.



Sample of problems: Overheating Macbooks, OS X- not responding to keyboard, some units with 16bit screens, etc. Apple statistics are misleading since Mac users with problem machines are more likely to go out and buy a new computer than PC users. Apple is lowering prices which means you can expect lower quality than in the past. Apple had switched the manufacturers producing parts. OS X also has problems slowing down.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-13506_3-10020263-17.html

http://www.tuaw.com/2008/08/01/apples-quality-dwindling-my-macbook-pro-sob-story/

http://www.appledefects.com/

http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/os-x-operating-system/107748-mac-os-leopard-running-slow.html



Repairs are more expensive than PCs since the IMac, Mac Mini are compact units, and Apple charges a premium for their services. Some repairs can be done by another repair service but the compact design of the computer causes problems.

With an IMac, if the problem is with the monitor, the whole computer would have to be brought in.

IMac and Mac mini lack expansion.



PRICE

A similar equipped PC is much cheaper to purchase than Mac. Lets use Dell (but you can compare with another PC Brand if you like)



**(LAPTOP)

Dell Inspiron Laptop Starting Price: $500

Ending Price: $500

15" Screen

CPU: 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo [5% slower]

Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD [Not as good/fine for general use[

Memory: 3GB DDR2 SDRAM [75% of ram)

Hard Drive: 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (same)

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dndozm4&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=laptop-inspiron-1545



Cybperpower Notebook Xplorer X5-2900 Starting Price: $755

Ending Price After upgrades (not including 5% rebate): $860

15" Screen

CPU: (upgrade to) 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (+$100) [FASTER]

Graphics: Nvidia GFORCE 9600-GT 512MB [MUCH FASTER/BETTER CARD]

Memory: 4GB DDR2 SDRAM [MORE MEMORY]

Hard Drive: (upgrade to) 320GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (+$5) [LARGER HARD DRIVE]

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Xplorer_X5-2900_Notebook/detail



Macbook Starting laptop Price: $1000

Ending Price After Upgrades: $1200

13" Screen (SMALLER)

CPU: 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo (SLOWER)

Graphics: Nvidia GFORCE 9400 256MB

Memory: (upgrade to) 4GB DDR2 SDRAM (SAME)

Hard Drive (upgrade to) 320B Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm (SAME)

http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MC240LL/A?mco=NjcxMTQ3Ng





**(DESKTOP)



PLEASE NOTE: I compare Apple Mac's vs Dells best deal. If you really want an all-in one the Dell all-in-one has more ram, wireless keyboard and mouse and equivalent to $400 for free making the Imac still more expensive when you matching specs. Personally I don't think the All-in-Ones are a good choice, and consider them overpriced, lack expandability and repairs both more expensive and require the entire computer.



PS: Apple knows that they need to make Macintosh look different than PC so all Macs except the Mac Pro will not have a tower option. Apple's low end lacks expandability but it makes the Mac "look different", if Mac had a tower for low-end, more people would realize the similarities between the two.



Dell: ($700)

CPU: 2.33 GHZ Dell Inspiron QUAD (4 Processor) CORE

SCREEN: 20inch Screen

MEMORY: 4GB Ram

HARD DRIVE: 500 GB hard Drive

OPTICAL DRIVE: 16x DVD/CD Read/Writer

GRAPHICS: ATI Radeon HD 512MB

http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=dddwra4&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=desktop-inspiron-537s



The Mac Mini since it has no monitor, keyboard, mouse, very skimpy on options and setup and is not the best deal... The IMac is better price than the Mac Mini.



IMac ($1300)

CPU: 2.4 GHZ DUAL (2 Processor) CORE (SLOWER CPU)

SCREEN: 20inch Screen

MEMORY: (upgrade to) 4GB Ram (SAME)

HARD DRIVE: (upgrade to ) 320 GB hard Drive (LESS HARD DRIVE)

OPTICAL DRIVE: 8x DVD Reader/Writer (1/2 speed)

GRAPHICS: Nvidia Geforce 9400M (APPROX SAME BUT LESS MEMORY GAPHICS)

http://store.apple.com/us/configure/MB417LL/A?mco=NDE4Mzg3Ng



Equivalents to ILife

http://www.jakeludington.com/ask_jake/20070830_ilife_for_windows.html

http://www.xsellize.com/showthread.php?t=20518



FREE Windows Stufff

http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html

http://www.iobit.com/

http://www.ccleaner.com/

ANTI-VIRUS

Avira Antivir (FREE) for 2009 personal edition is free (there is a paid version) the free version was rated the best by consumer reports 2009.

http://www.free-av.com/ Avast (Free- Click under Free Software and download Avast Home Edition) http://www.avast.com/



ANTI-MALWARE

Windows Defender (FREE)

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx

Malware Bytes (FREE) Limitation - No Realtime protection on free version.

http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol

Super Anti-Spyware (FREE)

http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol



LINUX INFO:

http://distrowatch.com/

http://polishlinux.org/

http://www.desktoplinux.com/

http://polishlinux.org/

http://www.ubuntu.com/



http://www.kubuntu.org/

http://www.freespire.org/

http://www.pclinuxos.com/

http://xwinman.org/gnome.php

http://xwinman.org/kde.php

http://www.linuxalt.com/

http://screencasts.ubuntu.com/

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromMacOSX

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/SwitchingToUbuntu/FromWindows

http://www.linuxfoundation.org/en/OpenPrintin

Answer 2

Well, I just recently got rid of my PC and bought a mac. NO, it wasn't because I thought 'macs are better!'. As a matter of fact, I was kind of mad I was getting a mac, because I really wanted another PC. I was very skeptical in the Apple Store and they actually had to convince me to want a mac. I was pretty surprised when they did. I mean, I had nothing against macs, but I was like 'um, what's the point?' However, I will say this;



Having been a previous PC owner, I think both macs and PCs are good and have always thought so (though I obviously leaned more on the PC side). They both have their strong points, you it depends mostly on what you want to use it for.



If you're a person who likes to make videos or do stuff with music - basically anything with media - I'd get a mac because the software's already on the computer (iMovie and Garageband) and finding good one's for a PC can be hard- especially if you're trying to get it for free.

Now, I'm not gonna sit here and tell you that's a fact, but I WILL say that I got a significantly increased amount of viruses on my PC and so far, none on my mac.



On the other hand, if you're a person like me who does a lot of writing, gaming, or downloading, I'd go with a PC. You can get microsoft word for the mac but it's just not the same. Also, there's more game options for a PC, if you're into gaming. Plus, because most people have PCs, it'll be easier to get help and different applications and such. As far as viruses go, I've been told they don't get them.



All-in-all, I love my mac- it has a lot of cool options and such that I never had on my PC, but if I got it taken away and had to use a PC, I really wouldn't mind.



My friends with PCs are jealous of me, but it's really not all that. It's a cool computer, but I can't wait to get my Windows installed! I think that's pretty cool; at least a mac will give you the option to still have a PC (sorta). And neither computer is crap, just to let you know.

Answer 3

I have a Mac and a PC. Both are laptops. One is a MacBook Pro and one is a IBM ThinkPad. Ok, well here's my answer. When you get a Mac, it comes with Finder, Safari, iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, Photo Booth (if your mac has a camera built in), GarageBand, System Preferences, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Entourage, and Trash. And those are all of the little icons on the bottom. It is a lot of fun to use and it is so nice. It is TOTALLY worth the money. The only thing is they might not last as long as PCs. My PC is heavier. It is not as fast, as most PCs are not, and there is not much fun on it. On a mac with a webcam thing, you can play with funny effects on Photo Booth or make music on GarageBand. I recommend getting mac unless you want to get an hp, those are ok if you wanna get a PC. Don't get a Dell. They suck. My only complaint on my Mac laptop is that if you are using it on your lap, it gets really hot and is annoying but I don't mind that.

Answer 4

Get a Mac. I have seen Substance Over Style everywhere and he says the same thing. He is literally a spam bot.



I have had Windows for a long time. Ever since like 2000. We got a computer that came with Windows ME and it was the biggest crap in the world. It had 256 MB RAM, 32 MB graphics card, 1.2 GHz processor, and so on. It was high end for its age. It lagged. With WinXP it lagged still. Sims 2 was like walking a pet rock. We got a $1400 Dell laptop in 2003. That was another piece of crap. It had Win 2000 and upgraded to XP. It crashed a lot and it lagged. I still have it. 1 GB RAM ; 64 MB VRAM Intel 8 Series Graphics ; 1.3 GHz Intel P4. It played Sims 2 fine. Later we got another Dell. It had 2.0 GHz Dual Core, 2 GB RAM, 128 MB Dedicated Nvidia 7300 LE. It runs barely any faster than that Dell. Photoshop is a turtle, Sims 2 is buggy, and so on. When I got my 20" iMac, low end from 2008, it sped like a leopard! It has really suited my needs. It runs Final Cut Studio, Adobe CS4, Logic, Aperture, and iLife fine. No lags in any of them. I am very happy with my purchase. OS X is much cleaner and easier. It only crashes when emulating Windows games in Cider, which I'm not good at porting with. In Windows XP and Vista on this, it is a little bit slower than Mac, but it is like my Dell. Its buggy, it crashes when trying to repair the internet, internet is a b**ch, and so on. My Mac makes NO NOISE at all. Just one tip, if you get a Mac do not upgrade to Flash 10, stay at 9. Flash 10 slows it down and stuff. If someone says its a piece of crap, they either smoke (common knowledge to not smoke near computer), they have never used one, or they're brats. The design of them is so nice, and AppleCare is great. I once had a glitch with my OS where the theme was all screwed up and they sent me some files to fix it. If it didn't work they said they'd take it in and repair for free. I will never go back to PC. Although some of my games need Quad. I might buck out some bling bling for a cheap quad core computer so i could play high-end games like GTA 4.



I am no idiot by the way. I know a lot about Macs and PCs. Most games for PC can also be ported to Mac, easily.

http://www.dev.ibrain.com.ua/

You need Windows on your side to do it though.

Answer 5

I got a mac. The new Mac OSX has no viruses at all. Eventually viruses will come out. But for the time being there a no known viruses for macs. In my opinion, macs are more durable and reliable than PCs. Plus if your a student you get a free ipod with it. The only downside is that if your a gamer, there aren't a lot of games for macs.



PCs are for gamers and people who like to deal with bugs. But it might be in your best interest to buy a PC if you can't adjust to new programs. Otherwise the speed and graphics are pretty much the same depending on what type of computer you buy.

Answer 6

Um I have a MAC and it certainly better than a PC. However, if you are into gaming then I suggest UBUNTU LINUX. It is an open source operating system that virtually has NO VIRUSES. This is because programmers are always fixing vulnerabilities because, again, it is open source. It is an awesome operating system.





NEVER EVER go with WINDOWS. Regardless if it is XP or VISTA.

Answer 7

In general, PCs are a far superior choice. More compatibility, more available software, more computer for your money, better for gaming, better UI (IMHO), etc.



Macs are horribly overpriced and suffer from numerous compatibility issues. Also, despite popular belief, Macs can and do get viruses. Viruses already exist and Apple already recommends that you install antivirus on your Macs. Anyone claiming otherwise clearly doesn't know what they're talking about and cannot be taken seriously as a reliable source of information.

Answer 8

Well if you are going for any sort of gaming, then definitely get a PC. I would say PCs in general too, but for some things such as music or graphical editing macs can be useful.

Answer 9

Macs are overpriced trash. You're just paying for a marketing machine.



PC's are versatile and powerful. Anything you can do with a Mac, you can do with a PC, only faster (for the most part).



Anyone saying Macs are virus-free are fools. The only reason they are nearly virus-free is because there are so few of them in general use (around 8% of home and office computers world-wide) that it is a complete waste of time for a hacker to write a virus that would attack a Mac. It would be like a terrorist blowing up a rock on a deserted island. Who would care?



PC FTW!!

Answer 10

It depends what you will use it for. I'll give you the pros and cons



*PC*

pros

-Best variety for programs/games

-Easy customization for interface(such as objectdock)

-Given more *power* to change specific settings.



cons

-More prone to viruses

-sometimes isn't as "user friendly" as you'd want it to be



*Mac*



Pros

-Very user friendly interface

-better "gadget" functions

-More "animated"

-Less pron to viruses, if at all

-If you purchase a Mac with an Intel processor you can purchase Windows and install it on the mac.(Purchasing a PC doesn't allow this option even with an intel processor.)



Cons

-Much less options for software/games

(of course this can be disregarded if you install windows on your mac)

-I'm sure there are more cons that I'm not aware of.

Answer 11

There's a big difference between them. Go to best-buy and ask an employee, they will help you pick.

Answer 12

you want a pc.You will save yourself lots of money and time that you would have to waste to full with a mac.

Answer 13

Depends on what you are using it for.



Email, pics, web, regular games, nothing crazy, get a mac.



Latest games with high end graphics or obscure, specialized programs...get a PC.

Answer 14

a mac is way better bc u dont get viruses and it wont freeze!!!! i think it works better bc video editing pic editing and u can buy a thing to record u own music!! i luv macs!!

Answer 15

mac

Answer 16

ARE YOU ******* NUTS A PC