Hardware is the same, because Powerbooks are made by titanium?, I don't think so, the Operating System? there are more software in a PC than MAC's. Pc's are easier to use.\nI need reasons to change a PC for a MAC ... why MAC's are more expensive ... the  brand?? it has to be something because I tried both and I don't see too much in a MAC than what I see in PC.\n\nOpinions please!!!
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MAC is a more unique kind of computer.  It tries to be different and looks as if they don´t have a strong competitor offering what they offer.  But you are right!  They are not too different from all the other PCs!  MAC stablished itself as a very good option for graphic designers, artists and architects, becuase in the past, MAC computers gave the best overall performance for those needs.  Right now, there are PCs of many brnads that offer the same.  I wouldn´t buy a MAC.
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It concerned what you do with your computer.\nin general use or game playing you have to buy PC (windows) but if you want to use your computer for publishing or some graphical designing you can buy MAC.\nBut remember PC is better than MAC because PC can make what MAC can do.
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Some people have to use Windows since a lot of professional software isn't available on the Mac (especially in engineering, architecture and such). But for most people, I would agree. They're the better quality machine by far. \n\nI do admit though, I like pcs too and I have one in addition to my macs so that I can play games. If you like videogames, the mac is a frustrating platform since there are so few titles available.\n\n(In reference to the post above, I have The Sims 2 for mac, and it runs rather nicely)
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I recently bought a refubrished Apple Powerbook G4. I love it. It have a 15 inch screen. Supports 2gb memory. Has a independent 64mb graphics card. 80gb HD.Great battery life I would suggest the new MacBook which runs windows+mac.
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Changing to Mac is one of the best things i ever did. There were no disadvantages at all, everything about macs is better.\n\nthe software is so much better. there's not as much compared to pc, but who needs 10 pieces of software to do a job if you can have 1 that does it all better than the rest put together. Quality is better than quantity. You will soon be able to run pc programs on a mac without even having to install windows on it, so you won't have to put up with windows ever again.
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Just get a new intel mac ( You can run windows on it, linux on it, mac os x on it ) and they just work , there support is amazing and Ive only had my first one for 4 months and have been on it more then my pc !!\n\nI have 3 pcs and I work with pcs :)
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The answer depends on what you will use it for. MACs have fabulous graphics (even PowerPoint is 100% more impressive on MAC) so if your primary goal is to edit video, photos, or other graphics there's no question that you want a MAC.  The MAC laptops even look cool. I also agree that there are fewer security risks with a MAC, but that's because the target isn't as rich as it is in the PC world (in other words, most people use a PC so hackers focus there).\n\nIf you are more concerned with "mundane" scientific things (like me) or non-graphic related tasks/programs then a PC is your best option. You can get a great PC for less money than a MAC and there's no extra work to share your file with most others.  \n\nIf you still can't decide, check the support for any software you know you'll need. Support for MACs is still somewhat limited so that may be the deciding factor for you.
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The Macintosh is great once you get the hang of it.  There is a definite difference between interfaces.  I find the Mac interface more tangible and the PC interface more abstract.  One thing that is different is that there is no "start menu" - the Mac equivalent is a bar with icons that is usually at the bottom of the screen [operating system 10 and higher (OSX)] and a menu bar at the top of the screen. Also, if you are used to using key commands you will have to switch from CTRL to the Apple key.
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If you like Windows at all, you'll love the Mac OS as soon as you get used to the differences. Give it about three weeks and you'll never want to go back to Windows. \n\nMicrosoft Office is considered by many to be better on the Mac than the PC version. \n\nOut of the box, Mac's can print directly to PDF files and view them with Preview or use Adobe Reader, so Mac PDF support is better than on the PC.\n\nI'm not sure about SPSS, but if you do need to run Windows applications, you can boot into Windows on the new Intel Macs (Bootcamp) or run Windows from within OS X using Parallels.\n\nHere's a good place to go with Mac questions:\nhttp://forums.macosxhints.com/
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I have a Powerbook G4 and I love it. Macs are great for design work. I am going to school for Graphic Design/Printing. The Black Macbooks are pretty sharp and I have not heard anything bad about them. Make sure you tell apple you are in school, you will get a discount. \n\nIf you have any additional questions you can email me at Drwilymd@yahoo.com
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Mac User Here :)\n\nI prefer the Mac OS in general because it is more stable and more efficient.  The last thing you want is a frozen computer or re-start in the middle of a project.  \n\nPrice is comparable now (if you compare apples-to-apples); granted, they sell PCs for cheaper, but the specifications on those are also significantly less.  \n\nThe new Intel Macs can now run both Mac OS and Windows.  That is what I currently use, so IF in the design world, some of your clients or partners "must" use Windows, your Mac can boot both operating systems.  I use the Mac OS almost 90% of the time except the occasional need to boot into Windows\n\n\nRecommended hardware (minimal):\n- Mac: I would recommend at least a 2.0Ghz Core 2 Duo processor\n- PC: 3.0Ghz Intel processor or equivalent\n- As large of a hard drive as you can get (80GB miminum)\n- I would say at least 1GB of memory (RAM), and again, the more the better\n\nSoftware: Cannot beat Photoshop and the rest of Adobe's Creative Suite.  However, Adobe is planning to release CS3 in Spring 2007, and so the current CS2 may not be worth it unles you really need it.
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Dells will have more bells and whistles, conform in the business world, and a better selection of software is available.  Macs are less susceptible to viruses, have better operating systems, and are better media centers.  Macs are cool.
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mac book pro ( www.apple.com ) by a long shot ( short of that I would suggest the new hp or sony intel duo latops as they are dual core :)\n\nBest place for price and details would be there websites ( www.hp.com or www.sony.com ) I am assuming those are the right sites, if not google them :)\n\nNot sure if hp have brought out dual core ones but I know sony have. also samsung and IBM are 2 other good manufacturers so they would be worth while looking at.\n\nIf you want reviews, get the whatlaptop magazine ( www.whatlaptop.co.uk )\n\nThats wrong with regards to macs being expensive ( compare the cost of a mac versus the cost of a pc ) you have to buy windows xp pro , as well as the software with the laptop ( normally you only get xp home with a laptop ) and even then you still have to buy firewalls, anti virus unless you use free ones.\n\ncompare the license costs of mac os x versus xp pro professional ? Big difference ...... I think so !! \n\nNow how much does the software come to on a mac versus on a pc ?\n\nOk you have to buy office if you want to use it and virtual pc ( ilife06 you get for free if you buy a mac in the first place )\n\nBut buying office you would have to do when you get a pc anyway and the same goes for virtual pc.\n\nOn a mac you get a firewall as part of the os ( You do on windows but the windows firewall and antivirus and securtity sucks in a word )\n\nI mean compare the cost of a mac book pro ( £1700 pounds ) if you go for the higher end one versus how much a sony or samsung or any other windows laptop would cost ( obviously choosing a high end windows laptop ) as the mac book pro range are the high end of the macs, there are also ibooks and power books if we are talking laptops here ) so take them into consideration as well.
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The Macbook is a new piece of hardware thusly has "new hardware" probs that are typical.  For example the new macbook uses Intel processor chips inside.  Most of the apple software out there is written for the MOTOROLA chip.  Mac gets around this by using an emulater to translate from motorola code to intel code.  This take processing time and so what u gain in intel power u lose in emulation tasks.  Now the new pgms are being written for the intel chip - but stay tuned.  Anf that is the advise i give for the intel apples out there.  It is still in the "stay tuned" catagory.  Outside of that macs generally run very well on audio and video software.  As for prices they have education prices for their software (students and teachers) but i dont believe those discounts are available for the hardware.  Good Luck
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But MAC's are sooooo good! It should just do it all by itself. \n\nSorry dont know a thing about MAC's, and would never even take one, let alone buy one.
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should I go for a mac or a pc?\n\nthis site gives you the answer..\n\nhttp://imedia.atspace.com/laptop2.htm
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I'll say that OSX is more advanced that Windows.  I however think that PowerPC processors are inferior to the x86 architecture now.  Sure at one point PowerPC processors were faster than Intel equivalents back during the Pentium II era.  But that is no longer the case and Apple has been unable to produce a 3GHz+ G5 chip and they have been unable to produce a G5 laptop processor as well.  Do you think they are switching to Intel processors because they want to.  No.  They are switching to Intel processors because they consume less power per clock cycle and they do more work and run cooler than the G5 processor and the will be using the Pentium M in their laptops.\n\nOSX is better, the G4/G5 processors are not.