What is better mac or PC ?

Question

Really what is better mac or pc. I mean you can go on all day talking on what is better? i think pc because you can do many more things than on it but it is said that macs don't get viruses. Is that a good trade off. more programs for better anti viruses or is it better to have more program and maybe spend a few extra bucks on a good anti virus program.so please tell me your opinions.

Answer 1

They're simply different. On the whole, Mac hangs together more stably than a Windows PC, and the software is pretty good.



However, I also have some Mac software on my PC now - I compiled and installed Handbrake, and also I'm trying out Safari, Google Chrome, and quite a variety of Windows, Mac, and other software - mostly open source.



They all have strengths and weaknesses.



For me, the killer difference is price. Not spending enough to buy a new car means I can't get a macPro - and when scaling down to my price range, I found that Windows PC's offer sooo much more computer for the money.



I then installed ubuntu as a dual boot option, and stopped XP from accessing internet - took a lot of security issues away, but I can still run any windows software either by booting windows, running from my windows partition (it opens in WINE), or installing it inside a Virtualbox running inside Ubuntu.



I'd like to have iTunes running natively on a mac - but it's just not worth the extra money! Sorry folks. I have to go with PenguinPC, because you can't combine all 3 without paying for the Mac! Mac loses out.

Answer 2

If you pay attention to what you're doing you won't get viruses on a PC either!



The biggest downside to Mac is the price. They're extremely stable, solid and easy to use-or so I hear :-) My ex-wife had one and loved it but a replacement monitor for it was $600 at the time for a 15" CRT. (1998)



In 15 years of computing on a PC I have had exactly 2 viruses one of which was another AV software detected as a virus by my other AV software.



Be careful on social networking sites and use Firefox instead of IE. Don't randomly download files. Use a good antivirus software (not Norton) AND a good anti-spyware program. They are not the same thing BTW



J

Answer 3

I find it more and more difficult to prove that PCs have more programs than Macs. The only evidence of this is in only two categories; Business specific programs like a company's personal accounting system (not commercially available outside of proprietary business application) and that there are more gaming programs for PCs than Macs. That's about it. Just about everything else is wide open. Actually there are quite a few games now available for Mac. I'm not a gamer so I don't mind.



As for web development, graphic design, video production, photo applications Macs are best overall.



OS X is miles ahead of Vista too

Answer 4

Depends what you will be using it for. You can get a much better PC for much less. I have been very disappointed with my mac. Hard drive failed after one year, and had to replace it for $300. Now the pixels in the screen are going bad. I've only had the computer for less than a year and a half. And macs only have a 1 year warranty, while most PCs have 3 years or more. If Apple had quality products, they would have more confidence and provide a better warranty.

Answer 5

They both have their advantages and disadvantages. Personally, I prefer PCs, but I don't mind using Macs. In fact, my next computer will probably be a Mac. With being able to run Windows on Macs now, you can do basically everything on them.



I don't have a problem with either platform, I usually just have problems with the fanatics for one side or the other. You usually see this on the Mac side more than the PC side, but both exist.

Answer 6

Macs can and do get viruses. I am so sick of hearing that they dont.



If you want to run games on the PC, tinker with it, upgrade it and customise it - Then buy a normal computer running Windows.



If you are reasonably experienced with computers - buy a custom build system and dualboot between a linux distro and windows.



If you are looking at doing professional movie editing, photos etc, not running many games, and paying a lot of money for not much computer - buy a mac

Answer 7

Neither is better. I have both. It is not a "sin" to own either one. Don't let anyone tell you different. I've been in computers since 1969 and in PCs since 2001 and had a Mac this year. We have two Windows machines and a MBP. I'm tickled pink with all 3. I prefer my MBP, because I think it requires less attention to maintain it, and I'm a lazy sort; but they ALL do ALL things equally well.

Answer 8

mac is for more experienced users, and pc is more suitable for people with general knowledge. Both have same capabilities, but im thinking mac is better. Although for the price, id go for a simple PC.

Answer 9

I have a(n) Ubuntu Linux PC and I'm happy with it



screw "Windows" and "Mac"