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[porsche993997 Friend porsche993997Join date: March 2010Posts: 1Downloads:0Uploads:0]

#334416

I use both OSX and Vista on my MacBook and find that I use Vista about 80% of the time. One big component for me is this ability to connect to this machine when I am at the office or traveling for work. OSX doesn’t have a Remote Desktop Connection app, so that keeps me on Vista a lot. I use MS Visual Studio for writing code (.net) – again – no OSX equivalent. Other than that, there is virtually nothing that can be done on one that can’t be done on the other. I run CS3 on both and both perform excellent. I really don’t have a preference for one over the other.

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#334424

I use PC for work and my MacBook for fun and entertainment.
Multitouch on MacBooks is unbeatable.
I can’t wait for my iPad to arrive 🙂

[glassman96 Friend glassman96Join date: March 2010Posts: 4Downloads:0Uploads:0 Thanks: 2]

#334425

I’ve been using a PC way back when you had to boot them up with a floppy. I know Mac has come a long way and they do have features that are better than a PC, but one day I would like to get a Mac and have the best of both worlds.

[franka2009 Friend franka2009Join date: March 2010Posts: 1Downloads:0Uploads:0]

#334443

Mac´s are amazingly stable compared to Windows in my opinion. Really they should be the prefered work station platform as you don´t have to worry about the apps or the machine you are using – just get the work done. A Mac is just a great tool for doing your work, a PC becomes part of the work.

[yfcteam Friend yfcteamJoin date: March 2010Posts: 1Downloads:0Uploads:0]

#334469

Right it is an old debate.
For many years I used PC and heard Mac users telling it was much better. I thought it was because Mac is a bit more expensive, so they could not say “Mac is not so good” lol.
When my last PC died, i bought a PowerMac G5 and i must say that my life changed. In 2 years it never froze or stopped alone…
For people who have many softwares running only under Windows, no problem as Windows can be installed on a Mac ; you just have to choose your system when you start.
So : God save Mac ! 😉
Cheers
Dan

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#334473

I am not very comp savy. In fact it took along time to learn what I know. I once crashed a friends mac by doing what I know from a PC point of view. It would take more time to change my knowledge base than I can spare.

[sipsipwip Friend sipsipwipJoin date: March 2010Posts: 1Downloads:0Uploads:0]

#334476

Yep, agree with the overall opinions that not much has really changed in the sense that, if you want something that is pretty and easy to use get a mac, and if you want something that costs less and has more software and more compatibility get a pc. I think just about everyone who has tried both and has computer experience or expertise will always chose a PC for themelves, so what does that tell you?

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#334480

I prefer a PC, but with Linux. It is much more cheap and I can do wherever I want with Linux.

[hik3r Friend hik3rJoin date: March 2010Posts: 3Downloads:0Uploads:0]

#334496

I use both. I do most of my work on a PC – but that’s largely due to software availability. I use bootcamp on my mac, but it’s not perfect.

That being said, pretty soon I plan to transition everything over to a new Mac Book Pro. I just wish they’d bring the price down! 😎

[jkovats Friend jkovatsJoin date: March 2010Posts: 1Downloads:0Uploads:0]

#334542

I have wanted to venture to the Mac side…What is the learning curve from a life long PC user to a new Mac user…I heard a week…any thoughts to this?

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#334582

<em>@jkovats 167331 wrote:</em><blockquote>I have wanted to venture to the Mac side…What is the learning curve from a life long PC user to a new Mac user…I heard a week…any thoughts to this?</blockquote>

I think about a week would be right to become really comfortable with the system. If you’re used to windows, the Mac OS is a little different and does take some getting used to.

Personally, I prefer PCs. Don’t have anything against Macs at all (other than compatibility), I just prefer PCs.

Matt

[bluepig Friend bluepigJoin date: March 2010Posts: 2Downloads:0Uploads:0]

#334590

Mac has really great features and indeed very fit to growing technology but I think PC is more user-friendly to me and whether we deny it or not, MAC was just based on a typical computer so its still the same but PC is better for me.:cool:

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#334847

How long is the leaning curve? I use a PC daily, but have worked on Macs too. I think the learning curve depends on the person, and how much you want to learn.

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#334858

Wow…I’m pretty shocked at the results so far. More people prefer PC’s…. is it because people feel that Mac’s are completely different?:confused:

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#334868

I always love PC…maybe because i’m too “attached” to it and don’t mind using the same old technology even though there will be new techs in future after Mac. So i voted for PC and i think i’ll stick with it for a long time..

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