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How Apple+Mac is better than Windows+Intel
psyjax:
The simple reason Mac's are better than PC's is, as the poster(s) above me noted, quality vs. quantity.
Mac's are running OSX, a powerfull UNIX based OS that is nearly impossible to take down. There are no issues with viruses, or stability. There are no issues with hardware conflicts or compatability. Anything you want to do, you can do it with no hasstle at all. This is something I have never found possible in the Wintel world.
Mac's are well built machines that last far longer than PC's. A used Mac from 3 years ago is still worth something today, unlike PC's which pass like the leves in autumn.
The Mac isn't designed by a Monopolistic organization bent on dominating every aspect of the user experience (Refering to Intel and M$). Instead it's designed by a company which has allways had a strong commitment to Quality and bettering compouters for the common user.
preacher:
quote:Originally posted by psyjax:
Mac's are well built machines that last far longer than PC's. A used Mac from 3 years ago is still worth something today, unlike PC's which pass like the leves in autumn.
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Funny, I still run several x86 machines that are over 4 years old, Lets not turn this into a discussion of hardware though because you will be stepping on many of us linux users feet. Instead lets focus on the software. Microsoft multimedia software is less capable.
xyle_one:
quote: Originally posted by psyjax:
Mac's are well built machines that last far longer than PC's. A used Mac from 3 years ago is still worth something today, unlike PC's which pass like the leves in autumn.
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i think a reinterpretation of this would kepp away from the linux users feet. Mac's are well built machines that last far longer than windows PC's. Because with each new release of windows, the bloat and added baggage require you to "upgrade" your pc to the latest hardware, thus rendering the old hardware useless. Unless of course you run linux (which doesnt have the bloat or bullshit system requirements of windows), whose hardware maintains its value. i think that sounds right?!
ecsyle_one
Crunchy(Cracked)Butter:
quote:Originally posted by xyle_one:
i still use windows, i use 3D Studio max. That is the only software i will use on windows now.
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Why use get Virtual Coonectx for your mac install windows on the mac just for that peice of software and you will not need to use 2 pc's again?
Then with your windows box put nix on it!
rtgwbmsr:
Hey arya! Welcome to the boards!
I use my Mac for all of my multimedia and web content design. OK, enough about me.
The Mac is better because:
Video:
It comes with excellent movie maker software, called iMovie. iMovie can import movies from a camera (and is the only movie editing program I have used that can import movies faster than real time, for example 2x or 4x), and add many special effects. The edited movie can then be sent back to the camera, or exported to about 50 different formats, including MPEG4.
http://www.apple.com/imovie/
If you get a Mac with a DVD burner, you can easily make DVDs with cool-looking menus with iDVD
http://www.apple.com/idvd/
If you need heavy-duty movie making software, Apple makes Final Cut Pro, which can do anything to any format you can possibly think of. Also, Apple makes Shake, DVD Studio Pro and Cinema Tools.
http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/
Pictures:
Apple's iPhoto is rather light in terms of features, but has the basics. If you need more, Macromedia Fireworks MX and Adobe Photoshop 7 are availible for Macs.
http://www.apple.com/iphoto/
http://www.macromedia.com/software/fireworks/
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/main.html
Sound:
iTunes is great for listening, ripping CDs and burning. Other than that, sound isn't my field so I can't help you much.
http://www.apple.com/itunes/
Web Design/Animation:
Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, in my opinion is the best WYSIWYG HTML editor availible. It is heavily integrated with Macromedia's Flash MX, which can be used to do just about any animation on a web page. Apple also makes WebObjects, a Java editor (I haven't used this so I don't know much)
http://www.macromedia.com/
http://www.apple.com/webobjects/
The Mac can use all of these programs, and some of the good ones, especially in the movie category are Mac exclusive. The Mac can also use many of these faster than a PC, and definately crash-free.
OK, hope all of these links helped!
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