Im thinking of buying a new computer and i do know if i should get a MAC or a PC.  can anyone help?
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go with a pc.. much more common which makes them much more versitile.. You will find more products (software, hardware, ect.) for a PC then you will for a Mac..
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For starters, The interface is different. It's just something you'll have to get used to. There are far fewer viruses on the mac, and you won't need to worry as much about security. \n\nApple has some great resources online that show you the differences and how to switch from your PC to a Mac.\n\nhttp://www.apple.com/support/mac101/\nhttp://www.apple.com/support/switch101/\n\nThe website seems complicated, but using a mac is a far more simple experience than a PC.
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i tryed to send you a email but some how it did not go through so i am "answering" here. you are very ignorant about macs. i have worked with a lot of pcs both fast and slow, and never had any thing but problems with them. all pcs are junk compared to macs. macs never get viruses, have the best hardware in the world, and have been rated the best computer of any price. they last long, have all good software, pcs have a lot more software but most of it is junk and if you got rid of all the bad stuff there would be less for pc than theere is for mac. i know what a good computer is and you dont. i will never use a pc again. my mac is the best computer i have ever had, and when i need a new computer i will get a mac. PCs STINK.
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For gaming, PC's are better, since most modern games have support only for MS Windows.\n\nFor writing, either perform equally well, each having good word processing facilities.\n\nFor coding, the Mac is probably better, but if you run Linux, then there will be little difference.\n\nFor pictures, the Mac does indeed perform well, however if you are more used to using a PC, you'll find the switch over fairly difficult, and probably not worth the effort. A PC set up correctly and with the forethought a decent database programmer is capable of should perform adequatley for your needs. \n\nIn terms of price, the PC is far cheaper, and the relative improvements in performance for the extra money of buying a Mac really are not sufficient in my mind to sensibly warrent the purchace of a Mac.\n\nMy suggestion would be to go for the PC and have it dual boot. Let Windows handle the gaming and writing, allowing your family to use what they know and are used to, while using a fedora core Linux to handle the programming side of things.
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Get the best Mac you can for your budget.  The MacBook should be sufficient for what you need.\n\nBut if you think the Mac is less vulnerable to spyware or viruses its just a matter of time.  If you carelessly surf and don't protect your machine, then the same thing will happen.  Windows is more vulnerable because it has such a larger audience for users and potential damage than Mac.  But there were major virus outbreaks a couple of weeks ago aimed at the Mac as well.
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All of the new intel macs kick asss. Macs are better for everything, apart from games, but you can install windows on a mac if you feel the need. I also just read an article that said you will soon be able to run windows programs on a mac natively, so you can run any software you want without having to put up with windows.\n\nThe intel iMac is a work of art, perfect for all graphics/video type work. They also have probably the nicest screens money can buy.
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I've had a Dell.  They are good but then I was converted to a Mac.  Seriously, they may cost a bit more but are soooo easy to use and have none of the problems pc's have.  A lot of fun, too.  Check 'em out.  I have the iBook G4.
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They are both Personal Computers, which confuses people as one is called Mac and one PC. The difference is simply in the OS which is run on each computer. Apple is the Mac and as such runs the Mac OS, and the computers refered to as PCs are Windows based OSs, like Windows XP or Windows 98,me,2000 and soon to come Windows Vista, which will also come in five flavors. \n\nNow, the Mac is the better PC. It is the older one and it has many features which out class the Windows based OS. The Mac does not have a Registry to muck up and make your system slow, it also does not have any need for an Add/Remove program as any program you want to get rid of you just drag the program file to the Trash and it is gone once you empty it. The Mac OS is much safer too, you don't need to run any Securtiy software on it as it just does not have much issues regarding viruses or other malware. Now, the problem with the Mac is that due to how inexpenisve the Windows OS is, Microsoft has virtually diminished its market share. Macs are more expensive due to how strong the OS is and all the goodies which make it such a secure platform. With the arrival of the Windows OS platform, computers suddenly became easy to own as they are much less expensive than the Mac, or at least they use to be. The cost of an Mac and Window based pc is coming closer to the same cost. \n\nWith that said, until the Mac become more popular again, due to cost going down, the most used comptuer is the Windows OS, and as such it uses Office software and other software which is widely used around the world and so it is more handy to own a Windows OS than a Mac, for compatibiltiy reasons. It is much easier to send a document or photo, or other material to other Windows users than to a  mac user. \n\nMy sister owns a Mac and we have to do conversions of our documents, files, music, photos, in order for what she send to me to be run on my Window based pc. It is a hassle for me to do this, as I am not as experianced with conversion as she is, so I prefer the Windows based pc so I don't have to do all the conversions when I want to send things to other people. The difference is especially singular accross the business world as the Windows OS is the most popular due to how inexpensive it is. Most businesses use Windows based OS, due to how cheap they are. \n\nThis is a personal choice each person has to make for themselves. There is good and bad in any OS, so base what you purchase on your personal needs. The Apple Mac is becoming less expensive each year and as such will make a come back to a larger portion of the market share. \n\nThe Mac OS and the Windows OS are very different and so if you are not familiar with the Mac you will have a learning curve to get past before you are able to use it effeciantly. But, there are a lot of qualities in a Mac which Windows don't have. Some I mentioned above, but there are others as well. Also, there is not as many software programs written for the Mac as the Windows OS due again to how popular the Windows OS has become. With the huge market share Windows has, it is more profitable for programmers to write Windows based OS programs, than for the Mac. Currently the Mac has about five percent of market share and Windows a huge share and Linex a smaller share.\n\nGood luck on making your decision on which OS to buy.
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I think windows has more features but if you only use your computer for the internet then macs are better because they don't get viruses.
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The latests. Definately not a mac pc, as that is for graphics and image processing. Use XP, it is the mainstream OS today.
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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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Yes.  I used to be a PC user until I saw the light.  The great thing about Macs is that everything just works.  It's easy to use and I don't have to worry about viruses (Not as much as I would using a PC anyway).
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Mac with Intel is wonderful.  New Macbook laptop is sooo easy to use.  You have the option to run windows or tiger,  Software is simple, I am able to transfer my ipod between a windows computer and this laptop with no problems, so It handles some windows software with no issue.  Stick with a mac and stay away from the dark world of windows!!!
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From a very basic level, yes, PC's and MAC's function the same.  They have an operating system, they run programs, they both connect to networks and the internet.\n\nAt a more detailed level, the operating systems are quite different and the inner workings of the hardware is, too.  But that's probably more detail than you need to know.\n\nIn general, people find MAC's easier to learn and more stable (less crashes).  PC's have more software available for them and are a little cheaper (usually).\n\nEither way, they are both computers and do computer-type stuff.
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Absolutely Not!!! I have had an IBook for about 4 years now and have had no problems. I still have my PC but never use it. Mac's are way easier to use - rarely have the same problems as PC's and if you have any problems Apple has incredible service. What I am hearing about their latest releases are awesome. I'd say take the leap - never heard anyone regret it.
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I would go for a PC. \n\nNot because Macintosh are crap, because they aren't. \n\nI just believe support for a PC..especially in gaming is way greater.
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Both have their pros and cons, Macs tend to be better for graphics and video rendering than their PC counterparts and they are not as prone to viruses out there. Their biggest disadvantage is the software that is available for them vs the PC.  Macs do have emulators that will allow you to run some windows based applications but speed suffers greatly.  Windows based machines especially with XP and above have become much more stable and offer much more software than you can currently get for a Mac.  I own both and tend to use my Mac for graphics rendering and photo manipulation while I use the PC for gaming amd some desktop publishing.