Which is a better computer and Why? Mac or Windows vista?

Question

i need help i which one to buy.. i hate windows vista and it really sucks but i just want to know what everyone else thinks of it..

Answer 1

If you are using your computer for internet, videos, youtube, and things like that, then I would go with Mac.



If you are into Gaming and want to use software which is for Windows then you should go with PC.



Mac doesn't come out with the same software as Windows. That said, you can run windows on a Mac and vice-versa.



You can buy a PC and run the Mac operating system on it. Macs are usually more expensive computers than PC's and have lower specs and are not as upgradable or good at gaming.



I would buy a PC and then you can upgrade as technology progresses and you can run MAC operating system on the PC just as good as on the Mac. Your computer will be a Mac but have the looks and strengths of the PC and you can switch back to Vista if you choose to without any trouble.



You can probably run both Mac OS and Vista on the same machine if you choose too but you will need a large hard drive and a relatively new and fast computer. But based on your question it sounds like you will be buying a new computer so that is good.



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Answer 2

Well I don't have experience with Vista. I heard it can be a problem and people are switching back to XP. Many people are choosing Mac's because of its simplicity. Supposedly it is said that Mac's are the easiest PCs to use and the chance of getting viruses are much lower than Windows. Plus I believe it comes with good programs too so it is up to you.

Answer 3

Well, Mac and Vista are operating Systems. The mac's design is superior to that of Vista, but it has very little applications designed for it, so the better option is vista. If u have a low end pc, just go for XP

Answer 4

Well Mac OS may be hard to learn for some people but is great for school work and business. With Vista you can play games, do homework and much more but Vista still has some bugs.

Answer 5

it depends. your really comparing apples and oranges(pardon the pun). macs are really the "better" machine, in my opinion. they run smoothly, well integrated os. doesnt come out with a new security flaw every few hours. macs are excellent for the novice, or someone who just doesnt want to spend time on fixing the machine.. that being said, macs do not have nearly the support (both customer and software/drivers/etc) that pcs have. so if you already know your way around pc then i would go with the pc, despite vista. now just b/c you go with the pc doesnt mean u must go with vista, i would use xp pro, unless your gaming alot, or just hav a top of the line machine with unlimited resources, and you like the graphics of vista. good luck with your decision.

Answer 6

I believe MAC OS is greater, one likes home windows simply becauses he's used to of its interface .. if you're used to of MAC you are going to definately find it irresistible. Anyhow, I myself have performed a study at Graduate degree and discovered that Linux was once greater in interface than Windows, topics had been the pupils who have no idea home windows and Linux. As a long way as I can wager you're now not a tech-savvy person, so viruses ought to be a gigantic situation for you, I will nonetheless advocate to move for MAC OS. It's more secure too.

Answer 7

Mac is the answer because not only is it superior and MUCH more user friendly, it can also run Windows applications, so that old rumour that there was a shortage of software for Macs is finally laid to rest (though I note at least one other answerer hasn't caught on to that fact yet.)

Answer 8

mac is definatley superior. Well im more of a freelancer..i do alot with my comp. mostly photo and video editing and internet and typing and i love my mac so much. I had previously had vista to and its like a cheap crappy version of mac. Macs are defiantley easier and perform better than windows. Windows has lots of bugs period...even xp has bugs...not that macs dont but windows has much more. ANd the guy above is right in the sense theyre are less programs for mac but theyre still are alot. And the reason theyres less to is programs for mac are like all built into one. I used to have a ton of programs for dif things on my pc but with mac theyres alot of all in one programs so u dont need a bunch of **** like with windows. And now that macs are getting bigger theyres alot more programs out anyways and i expect the amoutn of programs for amcs will keep getting bigger.Most new macs come with high performance progrmas such as: imove, already on them, which beat the **** out of windows video editing software, and programs like ms word work alot better and the funcitons alot better on mac. But if ur a big gamer macs not for you bc theyres not a huge amount of games...but theyre are plenty out theyre for macs. So if you want higher perforance more functionality and a superior quality get a mac. If you want cheaper, low end quality get windows

Answer 9

Bear in mind that there are free operating systems like Fedora and Ubuntu. But if I had to choose between Mac and Windows, I'd take Windows XP.

Answer 10

I've had Windows XP and a Mac and I love my Mac and would take it over a PC any day.

Answer 11

Mac.

There are NO lack of applications and Macs now run Windows

See here for FAQs

http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20071115/heres-a-mac-faq-if-youre-looking-to-buy-a-computer/

http://www.baltimoresun.com/technology/bal-bz.pl.appleaday15nov15,0,3955417.story

http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/11/21/47TC-osx-leopard-part1_1.html