(10-12-2010, 08:43 PM)Infinity Wrote: You are wrong there trust me. I've dealt with both machines plenty of times and apple is simply a better machine. I'm a fan of Windows as well, and I like Windows better, but I'm not basing my opinions on the things I have said here. It has nothing to do with the simple or beginner navigation. Do some research, then come back here and post

(10-12-2010, 08:47 PM)Sickshot Wrote: I've done my research and I've used the devices before.

They aren't superior in any way, to the contrary they're purposely limited because Apple thinks their users can't handle the devices correctly.

Not to mention Apple overprices everything they sell.

Let's put it this way:
You can do EVERYTHING a Mac can do on a Windows system AND more.

Quote:Mac still runs a lot faster than a Windows Machine because overtime Windows gets loaded with lots more boot services and programs. And it filters through a list even though you don't have them enabled to load. Mac is the opposite.

(10-12-2010, 09:26 PM)ElephantShoe Wrote: It loads with boot services and startup programs only if you don't know how to set it up. Of course, that's great for a Mac user because they don't need to worry about it, but if some people weren't totally ignorant of the 'MSConfig' in Windows, their life would be so much better.

I get an unimaginable amount of people asking me to get rid of the start-up programs, like AIM, MSN, etc.


Also, I believe that if "hackers" really gave a damn about the Mac OS, they can do some damage. Luckily, there isn't a big problem, YET.
Don't get me wrong, Macs are great. I used to do studio work with mine, but it's pathetic how the one I built for $500 less blows it out of the water in performance.

(10-12-2010, 08:53 PM)Infinity Wrote: I edited my post with more information. It might be able to do most of what a Mac can do, but i'm not sure that includes EVERYTHING. That still doesn't answer the question on which machine is better. Mac still runs a lot faster than a Windows Machine because overtime Windows gets loaded with lots more boot services and programs. And it filters through a list even though you don't have them enabled to load. Mac is the opposite.

And theres no need for additional AV's on a Mac. Apple is overpriced, but there's a lot better hardware put into the making of an Apple computer. (Still has nothing to do with which machine is better lol)

Apple makes everything simple so that the users have an easier time of navigating their computer settings. Their control panel is a lot more organized than Windows. People might not like how they make the user look stupid. But keep in mind even though it annoys people, the majority of computer users out there may THINK they know what they are doing, when they really don't. That may not apply to AS MANY people around here because we take this as a hobby. But theres lots of information on how Mac's are more reliable, and faster.

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All of the customization and menus in Mac aren't as great. But if they didn't treat users like complete idiots, and they got all that sorted out with just as many quick options to save and open for example that a Windows machine has, the machine itself is still better, and that would be the only difference in comparison.

(10-12-2010, 10:04 PM)Sickshot Wrote: I guess it depends on the person using the PC/MAC

If the person is computer illiterate or just lazy then a Mac is for them because they don't have to worry about having trouble understanding it because it's so simple, the Mac is also for them if they're lazy or paranoid they won't have to worry about viruses.

Windows is more for people who know how to properly handle it. I've ran without an anti-virus for more then 2 years so far without a single virus, blue screen, or crash. Windows is better for me because I like having control over every aspect of the PC, and I've been using it my entire life.

For the price you pay for it, the hardware aspect of a Mac is not better considering you can build 2 efficient gaming PCs for the price of 1 mac.