Apple is now actively trying to woo PC users over to their side of the computing world via an ad campaign and have even set up a section on their web site to help people make the transition.
Yes, I’m glad I’m one of those people who made the switch. ^_^
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Mac…..booooooooo
i second that notion
As if I expected any less from you two. ^_^
Honestly, I think you guys are harboring some undue resentment from the previous generation of Macs. With the exception of having the most up to date line-up of games (which I could give a rats ass about anyway — that’s why I have a PS2), there are few things that can be done on a PC that can’t be done on a Mac.
Still, why do I have the distinct impression I’m not gonna sway you two on this one?
Macs suck
from the stupid looking interface.. to a CD player that you eject the CD out from from a trash can…. i can just go on and on… i’m VERY happy with my Dell Inspiron
This is just one of those points where we’ll have to agree to disagree. I’m glad you followed up your great “Macs suck” argument with some actual opinions. ^_^
hmm, well first that page had mostly opinions on why people should switch, but here are some facts on why they shouldn’t.
1) Software. It is more readily available and cheaper for the PC
2) Upgrades. Easier to do, and many more choices to be had.
3) Support. The numbers of PC users compared to Mac users are overwhelming. You can always get the support you need if you look hard enough
4) Availability and Choice. With Mac, you have one company to buy from. Apple. PCs offer far more choices and are more readily available.
5) Technology. Sorry, but besides the “style” that Mac brings, the PC is more advanced in technology and quicker to bring new technology to the table.
Now if Steve Jobs never dropped the ball so many years ago, everyone would be using Macs instead of PCs and this arguement would be mute.
Hate to pull your punk card here AJ, but:
1.) Software is more readily available for PC’s, I’ll give you that. But cheaper in cost, or in quality? There is a lot of software out there for PC’s that isn’t worth the CD’s it’s pressed on. For the most part the core tools that I use (Office, Illustrator, Photoshop & an HTML editor) share about the same price point across platforms.
2.) Upgrades are one thing I’ve had no problems with on my Mac. In fact, I’ve had less headaches installing and maintaining programs in my 7 months of ownership than I did in one month of dealing with Windows 2000 (I will grant you that XP is making things much easier, but there are still issues).
3.) Support for PC’s is so prevelant mainly because it’s so necessary! ^_^
4.) The availabiltiy & choice of systems is an interesting situation. Macs work so well in part because Apple controls the whole show from hardware to software, so there are very rarely any hiccups from mismatched hardware & out of date drivers. Meanwhile, I’ve had one bad PC part (a floppy drive) render my entire system useless before in a PC. The choice & price point argument I conceed, but I’m willing to pay a little more to not have to worry about any of the hardware headache that plagued my life as a PC user.
5.) More advanced in technology? Quicker to bring new tech to the table? What about Firewire? Wireless networking (which Apple calls AirPort)? Combo DVD recorder and CD rewrite drive? Saw those on Mac first. Back to Apple owning the hardware & software. This lets them push the envelope if they so choose. I call this one 50/50, because there are some PC manufactures who like doing the same thing.
A lot of what you argued here is just the kind of thing I hope this new ad campaing clears up. Yes Jobs dropped the ball way back when, but the past is just that. They are trying to establish the Mac as the center of a digital lifestyle. Pictures, music, movies all in 1′s and 0′s, stored, sorted and manipulated on their platform. And having dealt with both, it is much easier to do those things on a Mac.
Next time we hang out I’ll show you my Photo Album while buring you a mix CD. Maybe then we can see if this is a “moot” point or not. ^_^
hmm, ok to counterpoint….
1) You are talking about the basic software that you use. What about the bundles of other software that is worth tons? 3D Studio Max, MS Project, high end accounting software? See it is a lot easier to program software for a PC then for a Mac. I know, I have done both.
2) Upgrades meaning hardware upgrades. Video cards, sound cards, bigger badder things. New processors, new devices, ect. It seems that because Apple has such a closed design, and the PC is more interchangable, that is is easier to upgrade.
3) Support is still needed for a Mac. Learning the system, getting around, fixing problems. Much harder to find someone that knows a Mac then a PC.
4) You might have had one PC part hiccup and throw out your whole system, while the Mac ran great, but availability is still an issue. Walk into a electronic store, an office supply store (I know as you read that, you are doing the same thing I am as typing it ::shudder::), or any other NON computer centric store and tell me how many Macs you see.
5) I will go 50/50 on you with that. Yes, Mac brought Firewire to the table first. Wireless networking has been out long before the Airport though.
While you show me the Photo Album while burning the mix CD, you wouldnt mind me showing you how to manipulate NURBS through Softimage while creating a 3D world on my PC at the same time?
It’s obvious my words alone will not sway you, if ever. Well, why not listen to someone else who made the jump? And his story goes from Mac to PC and back again.
hmm – Well he makes one little assumption in his story…
“Linux will never be big on the desktop until they have a professionally designed GUI to go with it. I don’t care how much power the OS has under the hood if the UI is clunky”
here is an interesting story that might counterpoint that idea…
http://www.linuxjournal.com/article.php?sid=6011
Also at the end he says that he will see how things turn out. Seems like even he isnt totally convinced.
ummm Macs suck