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Title: Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: Xpanding Man on November 07, 2003, 01:22:14 PM

Curious what the group thinks about this one....never used a MAC before; should i venture into those waters ?

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: John Kelly on November 07, 2003, 01:43:55 PM

All the mac users will say yes, and most of the PC users will say no...

It all depends on you.  Go to an Apple Store or a CompUSA and take a look at the macs.  Play around with them and make sure you actually enjoy them before you purchase one.

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: nic on November 07, 2003, 01:50:39 PM

what JKelley said.
I use both and they both have strengths/weakness.

when it comes to multitracking, I prefer the MAC. for simple editing, I prefer Windows

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: Chris K on November 07, 2003, 04:14:13 PM

i use both...forced to use pc at work...but prefer apple much more

it all depends on what you need out of a computer.

if you need to run a spreadsheet, type your resume, browse online then you can probably be better served with a cheaper pc.

if you need a computer to express your creative side, like audio, or like video and graphics, then mac is where it is at.

macs are specialized machines...while pc's are for the average...thats why so many companies build pc's and only apple makes macs

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: Nick in Edinboro on November 07, 2003, 04:49:33 PM

Don't trust anyone here, we're all biased one way or another ;D  

Depending on your budget go to the local stores and play with both.

Want a Mac on a PC budget?  Go Linux...

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: John Kelly on November 07, 2003, 07:04:03 PM

Quote from: npsinboro on November 07, 2003, 04:49:33 PM

Want a Mac on a PC budget?  Go Linux...

So many things wrong with this statement I don't even know where to start. ;)  Linux is fine, but it's no OS X.

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: Xpanding Man on November 08, 2003, 01:16:52 AM

Muchas garcias; as i'm delve into video editing, looks like a mac for me   8)

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: John Kelly on November 08, 2003, 01:22:55 PM

Damn straight.  Final Cut Pro is the best video editing app out there, bar none.  :)

Title: Re:Need new computer - Mac or PC ?
Post by: Sean Gallemore on November 08, 2003, 11:09:08 PM

i wouldn't argue about getting a mac if it's for video