Re: Pc or Mac
Just buy a mac and get a copy of windows to run on boot camp so you can switch from mac to PC or PC to mac whenever you want.
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Just buy a mac and get a copy of windows to run on boot camp so you can switch from mac to PC or PC to mac whenever you want.
Mac... Better 3D graphics are good for video editing.
Actually that's a potential downfall for Macs. Macs generally don't ahve much choice for components like graphics cards, so you're stuck with what you've got. If you go with a PC, you have the option of getting an incredibly beastly graphics card like the GTX295 I've got which puts the graphics card in a Mac to shame.
Mac for editing and PC for surfing the web.
get a mac and download iMovie'06, it's really good, a lot of people on utube like it
Macs have really good video editing software like Final Cut, but their really expensive and you can only buy or download programs that were made for Macs. With a PC, you can always get Sony Vegas or just download a bunch of freeware. So a Mac would be better for editing but you have to pay the price.
fib12345 wrote:You could always go with both
Like me!
Macs have really good video editing software like Final Cut, but their really expensive and you can only buy or download programs that were made for Macs. With a PC, you can always get Sony Vegas or just download a bunch of freeware. So a Mac would be better for editing but you have to pay the price.
Agreed. Macs are just a big waste of money, PC is the way to go.
Mac for editing and PC for surfing the web.
What? TONS of big Studios like Weta wokshop and others use PC's.
Last edited by Greenscreener (October 10, 2009 (10:06am))
macs have an amazing amount of editing software but trust me get a pc... they have the logitech quickam 9000 and u wont have to pay for a 200-300$ camera just to start brickfilming cus thats what im going through and HAVE been going through for 6 MONTHS even today!
No.
I dunno PC as it has more animation software otherwise mac all the way.
Whats so good about mac?
Less to worry about: better made; more sucre; better with Adobe; more compatible; does what a PC does; good software; awesome OS.
Cons: Expensive. Less open source.
I have an AWESOME GRAPHICS CARD 2nd WHINIEST TWO YEARS AGO!
Last edited by zerowellies (October 10, 2009 (11:35am))
True, 
But the only reason Mac computers don't get many virus's is because most viruses are made for PC, since most people use PCs. ( 
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I'm very impressed that this topic has got to page 2 with a major argument. It makes a nice change.
Macs have really good video editing software like Final Cut, but their really expensive and you can only buy or download programs that were made for Macs. With a PC, you can always get Sony Vegas or just download a bunch of freeware.
You do realise that you've basically said the same thing in regards to both platforms, don't you? Plus, the Express version of Final Cut isn't that expensive actually.
And if you have an Intel mac you can get emulators that allow you to run Windows apps on OS X (I haven't tested Wine for Mac on mine yet though) - there's currently no way to do the reverse on Windows, and believe me I've looked. Of course, many get by with iMovie just fine; but I will admit that the lack of multi video tracks is a bit of a pain.
Less to worry about: better made; more sucre; better with Adobe; more compatible; does what a PC does; good software; awesome OS.
Cons: Expensive. Less open source.
The open source bit is correct, but I would like to add that it shouldn't be mistaken for less freeware. If you know where to look (and you're looking at an expect here), you can find a lot of very good free programs. Just beware of backwards compatibility; Apple has the worst attitude towards it I've ever come across.
The price is another matter but hey, if you're a student it's worth inquiring about the discounts at the Apple Store nearest your college/university - I got my 24" iMac for nearly the same price as the bottom end 20" one because my Uni was just down the road from where I brought it.
True,
That's partially correct, but mostly misinformed. It's true that there are very few viruses for OS X, but the real reason why it's less of a problem is because of how the Unix system works - installing anything requires your password (if you don't recognise it, don't allow it, it's that simple) and it's very hard to actually have something download without your knowledge (I'd say impossible, but yesterday Firefox 3 managed to get a download going behind my back - although when I think about it, my wireless connection was being a bit screwy at the time and it was trying to finished an add-on update). Of course not having anti-virus software is still risky if you are constantly trading files with a PC - even if it won't work on a mac the virus is still there, and will activate once it's on the correct OS.
For the most part, I prefer macs because OS X is more geared to the way I think and work - Windows is just not designed to effectively handle multi-tasking in multiple applications (following online tutorials on a PC is tedious and cumbersome). OS X also has a much better search implemented in comparison and cooperates with Wacom tablets a lot better (something's off in how Windows handles them, but I haven't worked out what yet). But, in Windows' favour, it handles 3D work and games better and has less qualms with printers (for some reason, the printing alignment on my Lexmark is off when printing from my mac, but fine when printing from my laptop).
But really, at the end of the day it's all about personal preference and what you're willing to pay.
You're not allowed to talk about Piracy dumbass 
There is only one reason Mac's don't get the virii that PC's do.
A far smaller percentage of the worlds population use PC's.
I.E, nobody cares enough about Mac's to create virii.
PC's are simple to use, despite what the know-all's in the Apple shop tell you and won't go wrong if you listen to the advice of skilled people on the matter. Mac's are like close-knit communities where everyone does as their told and nobody is allowed to come in or leave, the community is stuck, doing the same day in day out.
Also, Mac claim no drivers are ever needed.
Why does Epson have Mac driver downloads on their site then?
Argue all you want, Mac's vs PC's, it depends on the user.
I'm very impressed that this topic has got to page 2 with a major argument. It makes a nice change.
MASTERPROD wrote:Macs have really good video editing software like Final Cut, but their really expensive and you can only buy or download programs that were made for Macs. With a PC, you can always get Sony Vegas or just download a bunch of freeware.
You do realise that you've basically said the same thing in regards to both platforms, don't you? Plus, the Express version of Final Cut isn't that expensive actually.
And if you have an Intel mac you can get emulators that allow you to run Windows apps on OS X (I haven't tested Wine for Mac on mine yet though) - there's currently no way to do the reverse on Windows, and believe me I've looked. Of course, many get by with iMovie just fine; but I will admit that the lack of multi video tracks is a bit of a pain.
LegoDudez wrote:Less to worry about: better made; more sucre; better with Adobe; more compatible; does what a PC does; good software; awesome OS.
Cons: Expensive. Less open source.
The open source bit is correct, but I would like to add that it shouldn't be mistaken for less freeware. If you know where to look (and you're looking at an expect here), you can find a lot of very good free programs. Just beware of backwards compatibility; Apple has the worst attitude towards it I've ever come across.
The price is another matter but hey, if you're a student it's worth inquiring about the discounts at the Apple Store nearest your college/university - I got my 24" iMac for nearly the same price as the bottom end 20" one because my Uni was just down the road from where I brought it.
Greenscreener Studios wrote:True,
That's partially correct, but mostly misinformed. It's true that there are very few viruses for OS X, but the real reason why it's less of a problem is because of how the Unix system works - installing anything requires your password (if you don't recognise it, don't allow it, it's that simple) and it's very hard to actually have something download without your knowledge (I'd say impossible, but yesterday Firefox 3 managed to get a download going behind my back - although when I think about it, my wireless connection was being a bit screwy at the time and it was trying to finished an add-on update). Of course not having anti-virus software is still risky if you are constantly trading files with a PC - even if it won't work on a mac the virus is still there, and will activate once it's on the correct OS.
For the most part, I prefer macs because OS X is more geared to the way I think and work - Windows is just not designed to effectively handle multi-tasking in multiple applications (following online tutorials on a PC is tedious and cumbersome). OS X also has a much better search implemented in comparison and cooperates with Wacom tablets a lot better (something's off in how Windows handles them, but I haven't worked out what yet). But, in Windows' favour, it handles 3D work and games better and has less qualms with printers (for some reason, the printing alignment on my Lexmark is off when printing from my mac, but fine when printing from my laptop).
But really, at the end of the day it's all about personal preference and what you're willing to pay.
This guy is on similar lines to me but bats for the Mac team.
I will however disagree with you. It has nothing to do with Unix. It would be easy for anyone with Unix coding knowledge to overcome such password issues.
PC vs Mac machine: PC pwns end of.
Software: Windows is a far more versatile OS, Mac's aren't as much. But it's all preference. But Linux FTW.
Bumping the crud out of posts, double posts, trolling...
First of all, I'M A GIRL.
This guy is on similar lines to me but bats for the Mac team.
And just what the hell is that supposed to mean? 
And we weren't even close to an argument until you showed up saying "PC pwns end of" and double posting. Also, the nature of OS fanboys should not even come into a hardware recommendation topic - it's like asking whether an Audi is a good car and the answer being that they're mostly driven by jerks.
PS: I suggest you learn how to construct an argument properly. Yours is currently very, very poorly thought out.
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