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So I'm trying to convince my parents that getting a Mac is better. I actually want the new White Macbook. So if you can tell me what Macs are better at compared to a PC and why that would be great! And if anyone does have the new Macbook, can you tell me how good it is? Thanks. 
Macs cost way to much and if your parents are already used to using PC's there is no point trying to upgrade.
PCs offer more customization and there is nothing a Mac can do what a PC can't.
I agree with Aled. And Window 7 is Marvelous.
PC can't do everything that a Mac can, but PC is much, much more customizable, as Aled said. I prefer Windows XP over Mac OS X. Although I do have a Mac 
PCs offer more customization and there is nothing a Mac can do what a PC can't.
Except run both operation systems really well, and have a very good graphics card from the start. The last one could be wrong, however; I don't keep track of the specs of Windows computers now, but my PC savvy friend seemed pretty surprised that our Mac was coming with an Nvidia GeForce 9400. I can run all my favorite games without any hassle.
However, PCs have grown on me in recent years, and now I don't really hold one computer above the other, except for the fact that Macs are shiny and it's easy to get both systems running on the same computer, and they crash less under certain circumstances. However, after reformatting my PC, it does in fact crash a lot less, and now it works as well as it did when I first got it like three or four years ago, albeit having better graphics and more RAM.
So yeah, I prefer Macs, because I've grown up with them and like how they look, but I'd be fine with a good PC as well.
Hyun²21, Macs may cost a lot, but they come with a great graphics card, and if you have a Windows Installation CD, you can install it on the Mac, then it's like two computers in one, which alone I think is worth the hefty price tag. Plus they look great.
Hyun²21
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Properly factored.
I agree on the fact Mac's look a lot shinier but I disagree with the claim Mac OS can run Windows but Windows can't run Mac OS. Windows based PC's (or Linux, it's the same thing) can run Mac OS assuming you have the right software installed.
I think the Mac does everything much easier way than PC. The true is that the Mac looks may better than PC. Everybody that I know recommends with Mac if you are doing something with music,movies or photos. Yes, Mac is expensive and I think that is the reason why people are buying a PC computer. Mac has a great quality and works good.
I think the Mac does everything much easier way than PC.
That is what we call "fail". I suppose you also think that Macs can't get viruses too.
Macs are really only good for entertainment. You can't do any real work on them. Theoretically, yeah. But most businesses, government offices and schools use PCs. Honestly, try doing timeslips with 1 button. Or firing a nuclear missile with lag (stupidlittlerainbowwheel).
Macs are very overrated. You cannot customize them! At all!
Here is the Apple Logic: Buy a super expensive computer. When you want a different feature, buy a new one!
Here is the PC Logic: Buy a computer from numerous companies, all priced differently, but affordable models will be easy to find. Need more RAM? Just install it! Wanna make your life easier? Run a script! Wanna change your computing settings? Run>Regedit!
^^^
WIN.
Macs are great for people who have never seen a computer before. For everyone else, PC is the way to go.
Sigged!
If you're parents are paying for it, go right ahead. Although I'd never use my own money to buy a mac full retail price. I'd be better off buying a hundred dollar sheet of glossy paper.
I'd also like to mention that I've gotten some extremely bad customer service from Apple, but I hear if you give them more money then they deserve, they'll at least try to help you solve your problem.
Well, this was just my personal opinion.
Macs are good for special effects options, making it easier so you won't have to spend all the time googling "free video special effects software for windows xp" all the time. trust me, I've had both operating systems and I prefer a mac over them.
i always favor macs over PCs, macs make video editing much easier and like NOS said, macs are very good for SFX... but im not saying PCs suck, they give you so much free, easy to use software, like monkey jam, baffran, and lots more, not to mention you get to use all logitech webcams such as the legendary quickam 9000 
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... instead of buying a 250$ mini DVcam because they are like, the only things that work on mac software. ( thats what i did ).
macs are fun to use, and with the right software, can produce very good brickfilms, but PC would make it easier to get good high quility videos for beginners on a budget
Basically
either spend 1000$(comp) + 200$ (camera) + good editing software =:mad:
or
spend 800$ (comp) + free sofware + 100$ (quickam 9000)= 
instead of buying a 250$ mini DVcam because they are like, the only things that work on mac software. ( thats what i did ).
Logitech Quickcam Pro 4000?
either spend 1000$(comp) + 200$ (camera) + good editing software =:mad:
or
spend 800$ (comp) + free sofware + 100$ (quickam 9000)=
Should be like this:
spend $1000(comp) + $100(webcam) + expensive final cut(editing) = fail
OR
spend $600(comp) + $100(webcam) + $100(editing software) = win
Mac's are easier to use, and come with most if not everything you need, but have more limitations.
PC's don't really have many limitations, but in return you have to figure out how to solve problems. But these problems are basically cured from common sense. The more extreme ones just require forum support.
I used to exclusively use mac, but after switching to PC, I'm not going back.
And PC's come for cheap, no? http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Game … 000_Elite/ (JUST ORDERED DIS BABEH)
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Macs are really only good for entertainment. You can't do any real work on them.
Oh, how wrong you are, sir. Pixar uses Macs. Looks like they started making the switch back in 2002, so lets consider what films they have made in the years since then; Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Cars, Ratatouille, WALL•E and Up.
Do some research before you open your mouth, please.
What I don't like about macs is how you need to press the "Ctrl" key every time you want to right click.
I do like the multitouch pads on the new MacBooks though.
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