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alyson
Number of posts: 1143
Registration date: 2007-01-04
 |  Subject: Mac vs PC  Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:12 pm | |
| i'm due for a new laptop (tizzy remember my external keyboard that i had to pop out in that meeting?) anyway, my mac friends are trying to convince me to convert...but i'm leaning towards a dell... any opinions? oh, and if i get the dell, i get to go to new orleans for a long weekend too...so, i'm leaning towards the dell...heavily...
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A_Str8
Number of posts: 865
Localisation: Philadelphia
Registration date: 2006-12-29
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Thu Apr 10, 2008 11:37 pm | |
| Stay with what you know. I'm a PC guy. They're generally cheaper and it's still easier to find software for PCs than Macs. But in the end, you should stay with what you know. If you are familiar with one, the advantages of the other will not be enough to justify the headache that goes along with getting used to a completely different OS, new programs, etc. |
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alyson
Number of posts: 1143
Registration date: 2007-01-04
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Wed Apr 16, 2008 8:33 pm | |
| i like your logic...you're right...
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M.A.P.
Number of posts: 380
Registration date: 2007-11-20
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alyson
Number of posts: 1143
Registration date: 2007-01-04
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:43 pm | |
| the virus thing is the BIG thing my Mac friends are tryin to sell me on...a dell is less than half the price...  i just have to do my research cuz i don't want to get another cheap laptop like i did last time just b/c it was on sale.
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A_Str8
Number of posts: 865
Localisation: Philadelphia
Registration date: 2006-12-29
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:37 am | |
| The virus thing is nothing to worry about as long as you're smart about what you do on the computer. 99.9% of the time, you need to actively run an infected file to get a virus. Stay away from shady applications and run antivirus program in the background and you'll be fine. For years, I didn't even run an antivirus program. Being careful what you click on is the best way to be safe. An antivirus program should just be considered a backup. |
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alyson
Number of posts: 1143
Registration date: 2007-01-04
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:39 am | |
| thanks. we shall see. i'm tired of driving to the librarty to get on the computer...hopefully soon...
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mozartpoetry
Number of posts: 36
Registration date: 2008-04-30
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:09 pm | |
| PC is the best bet. Unless your big on audio/video... there is no real reason to purchase a "Mac". Like it was stately previously, their cool, but that doesn't mean their any more functional... Plus, if you drop the money you would drop on a MAC on a PC laptop... you can get a real nice one. Hope this helps. Peace! |
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Tizzy Lizz^
Number of posts: 2317
Localisation: Illadelph
Registration date: 2007-01-03
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:04 am | |
| | mozartpoetry wrote: | PC is the best bet. Unless your big on audio/video... there is no real reason to purchase a "Mac". Like it was stately previously, their cool, but that doesn't mean their any more functional... Plus, if you drop the money you would drop on a MAC on a PC laptop... you can get a real nice one.
Hope this helps. Peace! |
That's what I noticed. MACs handle video a LOT better than PC. Windows comes with the corny unreliable Windows Movie Maker (unless you get the Adobe video software), and MACs have something called I-video (or something like that) and its a breeze.
So, I think its all about what you plan to do with it. If you plan on getting into video, recording audio (home studio stuff), then the MAC is where its at, but if its internet, documents, sending photos, trip to New Orleans  - then the PC is cool |
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A_Str8
Number of posts: 865
Localisation: Philadelphia
Registration date: 2006-12-29
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:51 am | |
| I haven't used iMovie, so I can't say if it's better or worse than Windows Movie Maker, but - The (admittedly) few times I used Movie maker, it's been reliable and easy - when it comes to serious video editing and audio recording/mixing, Macs and PCs are equivalent Once upon a time, Macs were better for media. Though that hasn't been true for over 10 years, the stigma has stayed. There is one major audio app (Logic) and one major video app (Final Cut) that is Mac exclusive. Those are Mac exclusive because Apple bought them. All the other professional apps (Protools, Cubase, Premiere/After Effects, Avid) are dual platform. In my opinion, for people who are serious about audio and video but who aren't making their living off of it, PC is the better option because as Mozart pointed out, you'll get a more capable machine for less money. Also, there is more free software and plug-ins out there for the PC. |
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Tizzy Lizz^
Number of posts: 2317
Localisation: Illadelph
Registration date: 2007-01-03
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:16 am | |
| | A_Str8 wrote: | I haven't used iMovie, so I can't say if it's better or worse than Windows Movie Maker, but
- The (admittedly) few times I used Movie maker, it's been reliable and easy
- when it comes to serious video editing and audio recording/mixing, Macs and PCs are equivalent |
At first Windows Movie Maker was reliable for me. I was filming my video blogs, but then I kept running into the same problem. It would say something about the file size - and I have more than enough gigs for that little MB problem.
So, I googled and found a whole forum of people having the same problem with Windows Movie Maker. There were some temporary solutions but nothing was guaranteed. I figured the best thing to do is invest in Adobe video editing software and call it a day.
Now this guy I know that shoots indie music videos does it on a MAC and its a breeze. He didn't run into any of those problems, so I started asking everybody there about Windows Movie Maker and they had problems with it too. THe main thing was that its easy to use, cool when it works, but you just don't know when those odd problems will arise. They all recommended Adobe products for video editing on a PC.
That's what I'm working on getting now, but i'm also thinking about the MAC. |
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A_Str8
Number of posts: 865
Localisation: Philadelphia
Registration date: 2006-12-29
| | Subject: Re: Mac vs PC Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:47 am | |
| OK, I'll give Mac the iMovie point. What video are you working on? You have stuff on YouTube? I just got a camera, so I've been messing with video stuff lately. |
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They also have less viruses targeted at them. I just wanted to add my 2 cents. Thanks for listenting 
Go buy your Dell...
