Mac vs Pc

deedee · 11-20-2009, 09:14 PM

Im planning on buying my other half a computer for Christmas.

I dont know much about computers, maybe some of you that are more educated on them than I could give some advice? We've had a few pc's and Im wondering if I should try a Mac.

He uses it for:
Forums, youtube, research for work, a few games

We'd like to be able to download movies and burn them to dvd's.

School me please

mstngchic2012 · 11-20-2009, 09:17 PM

I really prefer PC's over Mac's mainly because of price difference but that is just me.

deedee · 11-20-2009, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mstngchic2012

I really prefer PC's over Mac's mainly because of price difference but that is just me.

Thats the reason I was going to buy a pc. Then I thought over the past 4 years with all the $ Ive spent fixing my PC I could have bought a Mac so in the end maybe it would be the same?

mstngchic2012 · 11-20-2009, 09:35 PM

I always by the extended warranty and boy I'm glad I buy them LOL but I've never liked the way Mac's were set up either. If I could recommend a PC it would definitely be a Dell. I have a Gateway right now because it was a graduation present and I absolutely HATE it. I've had issues after issues with. Brian has a Dell and he loves it... his only complaint is that it doesn't have enough memory but that's because he's trying to run a bunch of drafting programs.

**HausMommy** · 11-20-2009, 10:02 PM

It really boils down to a personal preference. Yes, the Macs are better for some things(ie, photo editing, which is why I should really own one) but I've owned a PC all my life. So, I don't even glance at the Macs when I'm shopping for a new one.

I recently upgrade my laptop and got Windows 7. I really like the new OS, and think it's a change for the better.

Go to Best Buy and talk to a few of the people and explain to them what you need it for. They will be able to tell you what you need, don't need, etc.

Bella Girl · 11-20-2009, 10:19 PM

i enjoy my PC. i use windows vista / or windows xp

Bones088 · 11-20-2009, 10:27 PM

Never had a problem with this new computer (1 1/2 years) but, I bought it from a man here in town that builds them himself. It is a PC, I run XP. I have used a Mac at a clients house don't know much about them. I know people that have had problems with Vista but there is a the new operating system Windows 7 that maybe better.

deedee · 11-20-2009, 11:20 PM

I would have always said go with a pc ...... except I was told mac's dont get viruses

I know he'll be happy with whatever he gets....anything will work better than what we have now... I just dont want to put more $ into it in a year.

**OrsonDogge** · 11-20-2009, 11:24 PM

mac. No worry about viruses.
i got my mac a couple years ago and wouldnt go back to a pc.

Drakoshuman · 11-21-2009, 01:07 AM

I work for a large newspaper. We have a mix of both. The Macs are great for the graphic art and design side of the operation but PCs are used for all the business side and networking. I prefer PC as I use it for the very things your husband will use it for.

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11-20-2009, 09:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
deedee Senior Member Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: British Columbia Posts: 495	Mac vs Pc Im planning on buying my other half a computer for Christmas. I dont know much about computers, maybe some of you that are more educated on them than I could give some advice? We've had a few pc's and Im wondering if I should try a Mac. He uses it for: Forums, youtube, research for work, a few games We'd like to be able to download movies and burn them to dvd's. School me please

11-20-2009, 09:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
mstngchic2012 Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana - Hoosier State Posts: 2,572	I really prefer PC's over Mac's mainly because of price difference but that is just me. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ~Phil Pastore

11-20-2009, 09:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
mstngchic2012 Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Indiana - Hoosier State Posts: 2,572	I always by the extended warranty and boy I'm glad I buy them LOL but I've never liked the way Mac's were set up either. If I could recommend a PC it would definitely be a Dell. I have a Gateway right now because it was a graduation present and I absolutely HATE it. I've had issues after issues with. Brian has a Dell and he loves it... his only complaint is that it doesn't have enough memory but that's because he's trying to run a bunch of drafting programs. __________________ If you think dogs can't count, try putting three dog biscuits in your pocket and then giving Fido only two of them. ~Phil Pastore

11-20-2009, 10:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
HausMommy Queen Squint Distinguished Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 7,776	It really boils down to a personal preference. Yes, the Macs are better for some things(ie, photo editing, which is why I should really own one) but I've owned a PC all my life. So, I don't even glance at the Macs when I'm shopping for a new one. I recently upgrade my laptop and got Windows 7. I really like the new OS, and think it's a change for the better. Go to Best Buy and talk to a few of the people and explain to them what you need it for. They will be able to tell you what you need, don't need, etc. __________________

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11-20-2009, 10:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Bella Girl Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Staten Posts: 2,110	i enjoy my PC. i use windows vista / or windows xp __________________ Thanks Haus's Mommy for a great Banner! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDjWdw3KXEo

11-20-2009, 10:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bones088 Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Western Slope Colorado Posts: 4,588	Never had a problem with this new computer (1 1/2 years) but, I bought it from a man here in town that builds them himself. It is a PC, I run XP. I have used a Mac at a clients house don't know much about them. I know people that have had problems with Vista but there is a the new operating system Windows 7 that maybe better. __________________

11-20-2009, 11:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
deedee Senior Member Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: British Columbia Posts: 495	I would have always said go with a pc ...... except I was told mac's dont get viruses I know he'll be happy with whatever he gets....anything will work better than what we have now... I just dont want to put more $ into it in a year.

11-20-2009, 11:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
OrsonDogge Agent Squint Distinguished Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: little rock, AR Posts: 11,056	mac. No worry about viruses. i got my mac a couple years ago and wouldnt go back to a pc. __________________ *Moderator* Orson Videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/orsondogge?feature=mhw4 Become an Orson Fan: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little...5319487?ref=ts

11-21-2009, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
Drakoshuman Senior Member Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Caldwell, Idaho.. Foothills of the Rocky Mountains Posts: 1,504	I work for a large newspaper. We have a mix of both. The Macs are great for the graphic art and design side of the operation but PCs are used for all the business side and networking. I prefer PC as I use it for the very things your husband will use it for.