What are the pros and cons of owning a Mac?
484418
Adobe products run better on Macs.  In fact, most programs run better on Mac.  They are written differently, and the interface is more art/design friendly.  Apple Displays are also superior when color accuracy is important.  Apple builds their computers to a high standard, and most graphic designers and artistic people hold themselves to a higher standard as well.
895932
Get a Mac. You won't be sacrificing quality at all. In fact, Mac quality is generally better than PCs. Apple is consistently ranked very high or highest in customer satisfaction. Mac users are often considered fanatics about their computers, and for good reason. We see PC users all around us having trouble, so we know how good we have it!\n\nI wouldn't consider getting any other computer, especially since I won a PC laptop as a door prize a couple of years ago. That thing has caused more problems than all the Macs I've ever owned combined. The PC hasn't had any hardware issues, only Windows problems, but there are plenty of those!
685216
The MacbookPro is definately worth the money.  The "overheating" that is spoken of is due to it working so dang fast (in not so technical terms).  People that complain of it are most often using this portable computer as a laptop... don't put it on your lap... the bottome does get very warm.\n\nThe new 17 inch has some more amazing features, such as better stereo speakers, remote,  and amazingly large lcd screen.  It comes with Tiger OS and ilife '06 bundled in.  \n\nI agree the Macbook is a large investment (get the applecare protection plan on it), but you may get a lower price if you have anything to do with a local school or university (attend, teach, alumni).  Their student pricing is extremely reasonable.
1090427
throw your pc away and get a mac
1069422
Macs are great for film production.  If you have the money, wait a few weeks.  The new Mac Pro is on it's way, and it's going to sport Intel's fastest chips, as well as more features than you can shake a stick at.  If you're just looking for something down the middle, get an iMac.   If you want mobility, get a MacBook or MacBook Pro.  Don't forget to check out Apple's Pro Apps.
397309
you can get osx to run on a dell or an amd. I got bored and its running on my work pc which is a dell and its also running on my xBox. you just need to be not a noob. but honestly if you just switch to mac you will fall inlove. Trust me i switched about 19 months ago. I am an A+ certifed technician my last pc was an AMD 64 FX 53 with 4 gigs of ram and 1 terabyte of hdd. i loved my windows but needed a mac cert for my new job so i got one thinking this will suck. i sold my pc 6 weeks later. mac is the only thing i need its so much nicer
146356
I have a Windows PC but a iMac notebook, and I've never regretted my decision to have a mac notebook. Truth be told that you need to use the mac's equivalent softwares - sometimes you can't find a particular software because there's only a windows version, but other than that, there's a lot of things that macs do right and I like!\n\nI like the fact that should something go wrong with the OS, and you need to re-install, you don't need to lose your software, only the kernal gets replaced...I once installed the whole OS and didn't have to load a single app or file after that!\n\nI like the way a lot of functions are made smart and easy. Connecting to wireless networks, something you'll do often with a laptop, is very quick and painless with a mac, don't have to open network connections, type passwords twice, or anything like that.\n\nI like how macs have no registry, to uninstall an app you simply move its icon to the trash. Want to move the app to a new directory, no prob, just move the file. \n\nAnd then its the little things, the way that the explorer equivalent has folder favorites, probably the feature I would like to see most in Windows...I'm tired at the office trying to go to a folder I use every day! Expose, quick searching... \n\nI found if you're going to do lots of programming its restrictive...thats why I have a windows desktop for that and everything else I can't do with a mac, but for a laptop, I think I'll stick with macs.
100597
Mac is better: no threat of viruses, well organized, easy usablility, and almost everything else. They are just a little more expensive though.
1151561
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.
611436
Well they have less viruses, but that doesnt mean they dont get them. As for it you want one... what kind of programs are you going to run? Any types of games kinds of kills the mac, but if your looking at doing any design/movie/archetecture stuff they slaughter PCs. If your only using if for general e-mail, word processing, tec. then its really your choice.
792258
I love the new imacs.  what are you planning on looking into.  both the desktops and laptops are awesome for video and design work.  they are also very compatible with pc programs.  i wouldn't get one if you are in computer games though.  i haven't had nearly as many problems with the macs that i have worked with compared to pcs.
554774
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.
996570
Macs are great I tell you.\n\nI have been using Mac for more than 12 years now. For the last 3 years I've also been using a PC (w/ windows OS) only because of some softwares I like that aren't available for Mac OS. But I would always prefer using a Mac anytime anywhere. One more thing besides the fabulous Mac OS, Mac hardwares are very reliable and durable.\n\nI would recommend any of the new MACs with Intel core duo processors for the applications you are using:\n\nfor laptop try the Macbooks:\nhttp://www.apple.com/macbookpro/\nhttp://www.apple.com/macbook/macbook.html\n\n\nfor desktop try the iMacs:\nhttp://www.apple.com/imac/\n\n____________________________________________________\nRead the following news item:\n\nApple technology brings World Cup updates to millions\nBy Jim Dalrymple\n\nChances are if you’re watching highlights from the FIFA World Cup matches on television, you are seeing Apple technology hard at work. Highlights from the world’s most popular sport are being prepared using multiple Apple products and technologies.\n\nThe biggest of the television networks using Apple products is the Host Broadcast Service (HBS), which is a collection of production groups brought together specifically for the 2006 World Cup. From its master control center to the dozens of cameras at each match, the production team is responsible for everything from managing the feeds coming back to the Munich headquarters to quickly delivering highlights to mobile phones within minutes of the action happening on the field. ....\n\nREAD MORE HERE:  http://www.macworld.com/news/2006/06/22/worldcup/index.php
1028295
It all depends on what you're using the computer for. Apple's are much better at graphics rendering, so anything related to design or graphics is better suited for a Mac. PC's are better designed for executing intense calculations/procedures.\n\nOverall, Mac is making a lot of progress. I am personally a PC user, but if I had extra money lying around I'd get a Mac too. PC's used to have user-friendliness on their side, but even that is beginning to change. When it comes down to it, it's almost a personal preference. Somehow or another you can probably find some one to do everything on either machine.
536533
Macs are a step down from Windows.  Therefore, it has less features and less updates than Windows.  If you want more updates get Windows.
595244
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.
1001655
As others have said, it depends on what you want to use it for.\n\nAlienware makes nice gaming computers that are well priced in comparison to their competitors. Their style is what attracts some and repels others; funky colors, plastic all around in roundish shapes, blue, red , alien green, etc. They are very nice Windows Machines.\n\nMacs aren't very suited to gaming due to the fact that they are a small minority. The "Apple Tax", as some like to call it, is the increase in cost to get something with the Mac tag on it. Some say it's a worthless premium; others say it's the price of quality.\n\nMac OS X is stable and has a lot of great apps (i.e. GarageBand and iMovie). It, as a minority (and more securely designed to boot) is less susceptible to infection. People have tried with little success.\n\nSo, which is better?\n\nAlienware is better (by a huge shot) for gaming. It is among the top of the line Windows PCs, very powerful. If you prefer Windows, I'd say Alienware. You get better value too.\n\nNow, if you want a computer that doesn't get viruses, works well, and looks sleek doing it, look no further than a Mac. Less maintence with some really  cool apps and easy to use.\n\nHope this helps!