<p>Peronally, I feel like Macs just look cool. They are very aesthetically pleasing, but in the long run, I prefer PCs because they have a much nicer organizational schematic. That spinning side bar on Macs really bothers me because of how disorganized it is.</p>
<p>spinning side bar?</p>
<p>I’m not sure what its really called, but it’s where all the program icons are displayed on the desktop.</p>
<p>Haha the dock? It’s an optional shortcut to applications and files. Windows has the same thing, I think. (Try dragging a bunch of stuff to the side of the screen). </p>
<p>I’ve been a Mac user since 2003 and I don’t think I could ever bring myself to go back to Windows. I was using my sister’s laptop (Sony VAIO) and I have to admit, I kinda liked Vista. Stuff didn’t freeze and programs didn’t crash as often as they do on my Mac (i.e., SAFARIIIII).</p>
<p>And Microsoft Office for Mac is ridiculously slow.</p>
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<p>QFT.</p>
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<p>I guess I’m ■■■■■■■■ then 
No actually, I just really want a mac notebook! Just as Dill said, macs are just so slick, and absolutely beautiful! But I’ll have my desktop too.</p>
<p>i kinda wince at paying 1000 dollars more for a laptop that’s slick and beautiful. I’d rather spend that money on a laptop that’s more powerful and durable.</p>
<p>“i kinda wince at paying 1000 dollars more for a laptop that’s slick and beautiful.”</p>
<p>What? Since when are macs 1000 dollars more? Are PCs free or something? ;)</p>
<p>On a serious note, I’m not that dimwitted. I just like to say stupid things okay? Of course I’d be practical. Macs don’t freeze/get funky and imo last longer. Plus I don’t need all those fancy programs since I’m majoring in the humanities. So of course I’m getting a mac. The beauty is just an added bonus.</p>
<p>macosx is worth the 1000 dollar</p>
<p>If you’re EECS/CS/comfortable with computers, get a PC and install Ubuntu.</p>
<p>If you’re a normal person, get a mac. Seriously. If you need windows on a mac you can always install it later on, plus Mac OSX is worth the cost of admission.</p>
<p>Firstly, Windows doesn’t freeze unless you’re downloading bad files.</p>
<p>And I’m loving how you’re talking about additional fancy programs seeing as Mac charges you for those when you buy their laptops.</p>
<p>Here’s as unbiased comparison as I can come up, seeing as I’ve own and actively use both.</p>
<p>PC’s are for:</p>
<p>~ Gamers
~ Students on a budget
~ People who enjoy having everything accessible (as in you’ll never have compatibility issues, from the good, like programs, to the bad, like viruses)</p>
<p>Macs are for
~ People who have the money to buy them
~ People who value being in the “in crowd” and having a pretty desktop
~ People who recklessly download massive amounts of shady things that may have viruses for PC’s
~ People who want a decent movie-making program already in their OS</p>
<p>Rumors about PC’s and Mac’s</p>
<p>~ Mac’s do not come with iBooth, iMovie, and the likes for free. Those are hidden costs.
~ Windows does come buggy when a new OS is released, but after this time, it’s safe to say Vista and XP especially are stable platforms. That being said, you’ll still find more errors in Windows than Macs.
~ Mac’s are not virus-free. There’s been news stories about a virus that comes with torrented iLife.
~ Windows will last you as long if you keep it clean. As in not downloading too much and doing regular virus checks. Mac’s don’t need as much virus checking, but you’ll always want to delete old crap for both of them.
~ Mac’s generally come more environmentally friendly (especially with that new battery for their 17’’ laptop). However, same could be achieved if one chooses a good PC.</p>
<p>Pretty much the most basic guide between the two.</p>
<p>You’ll find that many EECS/CS people prefer Macs if they can afford it. It’s simply a mistake to think that Macs are just for name brand whoring hipsters.</p>
<p>Anyone know how much the macbook(white) costs at the cal bookstore? I know that irvine occasionally has them for $800. </p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>You’ll find that many EECS/CS people prefer Macs if they can afford it. It’s simply a mistake to think that Macs are just for name brand whoring hipsters.</p>
<p>Macs are for
~ People who have the money to buy them
~ People who value being in the “in crowd” and having a pretty desktop
~ People who recklessly download massive amounts of shady things that may have viruses for PC’s
~ People who want a decent movie-making program already in their OS</p>
<p>I’m assuming you missed that part.</p>
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<p>That point implies that you’re paying for a brand name and not quality.</p>
<p>Yeah, that’s a pretty bull response.</p>
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Quoting for emphasis. If you understand how to take care of your computer, PC’s can and will last you 5+ years if you want it to. In terms of specs/cost ratio, PC’s will always give you more for your money, so again, if you can manage your computer, the economical choice would certainly be a PC. However, if money isn’t a concern, you can’t “go wrong” with a mac.</p>
<p>Question though, what does the Mac offer for professional filming and animation? Just curious, all of my teachers who’ve had anything to do with movies have a Mac, though I’ve never bothered to ask them why.</p>
<p>mac is too good. pc is too bad.</p>