Mac or PC

It's about time for me to get a new laptop. My current baby has served me well these past 4 years but its really starting to show its age. I've been a PC user my entire life but right now I'm considering jumping the fence to see what all the fuss is about. I've narrowed it down to 2 choices: the m11x or a MacBook pro. Both have their pros and cons and I'm split about the middle here.

I'm not really interested in PC gaming outside of some occasional Starcraft 2 and price isn't really an issue here (2 grand is my limit). The biggest thing that's holding me back is that I've spent years learning the ins and outs of Windows to the point where I feel proficiently comfortable with it. I don't want to go through the trouble of learning a new OS.

On the flip side I am continuously impressed by the thought and care Apple puts into every little bolt and screw. Their design is second to none. Plus I already own an iPhone and an iPad so I might as well have the whole set.

Anyways I'm looking for some more pros and cons and user experiences. All input is appreciated!

Macs should never even be an option.

As a guy who uses both Windows and Mac everyday, it really comes to personal preference and application compatibility. Do you have an Apple store near you? I would recommend using the OS and maybe getting a short tour from one their guys at the store.

Macs are basically killing pc gaming along with everyone stealing games.
Get a mac, it's the future.

As a recent MacBook Pro 13" owner, I'd say go for it. The jump to OSX isn't that big a deal and the trackpad alone makes it the best laptop available.  
 
(Spaces + Hot Corners + Exposé) * Trackpad = Productivity Heaven.  

                    Macs are basically killing pc gaming along with everyone stealing games. Get a mac, it's the future.

                   

               

@MrBoBo said:

                    Macs are basically killing pc gaming along with everyone stealing games. Get a mac, it's the future.

                   

               

Something has been "killing PC gaming" since the 90s get a new line

PC gaming is dying and RTS isn't viable on consoles. 
 
Any other nonsense you'd like to get out of your system bro? 

As long as you do not care about the gaming part totally go for a Mac. I play StarCraft 2 on a Mac that is like 15 months old now and it still looks just fine. I switched from PC after a long time learning everything and I found the switch incredibly easy and I love OS X way better than anything Windows.

Just giving facts man.

Get a PC, but don't get that Alienware shit. Get an Asus laptop. They make the sturdiest, most reliable laptops out there IMO.

Linux>ALL

Pc

                    Just giving facts man.

                   

               

As a daily Windows and Mac user, I prefer Mac because of it's stability and OS by a long shot. It's too bad the gaming scene on that platform doesn't equal what Windows offers.

I have both a Windows laptop and a macbook. They're both nice, but the only major factor distinguishing the two, as far as I'm concerned, is cost. A macbook generally costs 30% more than a comparable Windows laptop. However, the extended warranty that you can get with Apple is less than anything you can get for a Windows laptop. It doesn't make up for the initial cost, but it helps. Macs are generally more reliable as far as difficult fix stuff is concerned, but both Windows laptops and Macbooks are easy to upgrade as far as memory and hard drive are concerned. For OS, you can just install Windows on the Mac if you don't like OS X. If you stick with OS X, piracy is easier (if you're into that). 

Get a PC, but don't get that Alienware shit. Get an Asus laptop. They make the sturdiest, most reliable laptops out there IMO.

Mac for media player/Photoshopping/video editing.
PC for gaming.

I'm sorry, WHY is MAC better than a PC or Linux at photoshop, both applications look the same, I know many podcasts that are done on Linux, videos too.

@Enigma777: Look at this babe. 
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220957

PC, far easier to upgrade on the fly and there's always more software out there for the PC than apple where you probably will have to send it in to get it upgraded. Lots more customization available too for the PC so if you buy the parts online for the PC you will probably save some extra money. Frankly just getting the mac computer because you have an iphone/ipad is just silly as they are quite compatible with the pc market.

PC, far easier to upgrade on the fly and there's always more software out there for the PC than apple where you probably will have to send it in to get it upgraded. Lots more customization available too for the PC so if you buy the parts online for the PC you will probably save some extra money. Frankly just getting the mac computer because you have an iphone/ipad is just silly as they are quite compatible with the pc market.

Macs are basically killing pc gaming along with everyone stealing games. Get a mac, it's the future.

Had a macbook pro for 3 years and never had a problem with it. I always go with the idea of Macs for laptops, Windows for desktop. You can't beat Apple's build quality, even if you pay a premium for it.

@Burzmali: So boothcamp is still a thing? Can you use windows 7 because Im thinking on changing my laptop ( its a mac book but it is now old and barely working) but I want to play games too  , but im a artist/film maker so you know I use production programs .... so the question is does a PC laptop manages those programs as well as a mac? Will the bootcamp cover my gaming need? (I dont mind playing on lower resolutions/settings)

@xyzygy said:

@Enigma777: Look at this babe. 
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834220957

Jesus, that thing is massive. I'm leaning more towards the 13-15 inch range....

If price doesn't matter to you then go with the Macbook or Mac instead of a Windows computer. There are a lot more programs however, for PC then Mac even though Mac does have some really good exclusives like imovie and garage band but most things are made to run on PC. When you talk about being technically proficient do you mean fixing your OS or fixing your pc or just navigating your OS. If its the latter Mac's are very simple so you shouldn't have a problem with it but you want to fix an internal component it will be pretty hard to fix yourself. A PC on the other hand can be fixed by a multitude of people and is a lot easier to fix in that regard. 

id recommend an asus laptop. 
 
osx is for people who like having misconceptions. 
 
 

@Enigma777: Oh ok, well there are still plenty of 13-15 inch laptops from Asus. Just take a look through newegg.com or whatever. Do you have set specs in mind?

go pc. stay that way instead of going with the fad of mac users. i use mac when i went to school and pc when i'm home. most of the software like adobe is on pc also. it is going to save you in the long run if all your going to do is just surf the internet with it.

Fuck Alienware and Apple. Get yourself a well specced Asus and save yourself about a grand. Spend that grand on bitches. Job well done.

@xyzygy

@Enigma777: Oh ok, well there are still plenty of 13-15 inch laptops from Asus. Just take a look through newegg.com or whatever. Do you have set specs in mind?

Sorta. I want an i5 (though the nerd in me is screaming for an i7), lightweight, decent battery, nice looking laptop that is built solidly and can handle wear and tear. Screen res and HDD don't really matter to me (though I would like an SSD drive but they're so damn expensive!). Also it will probably need a discrete graphics card since Intel HD 3000 can barely run SC2 on medium but nothing too fancy. Maybe 4 gigs of RAM?

If you want a PC laptop as well built as a Mac go Lenovo. They make some well built, sexy hardware. There is no "one OS is better than the other" unless you want to game on it. PC and Mac more or less do the same thing and there is nothing wrong with sticking with what you know.

PC.

Lol, don't listen to all these idiots bashing alienware without even knowing anything about the m11x. That's a great laptop for gaming but if you're not going to be gaming much you might as well go with the mac.

Fuck Macs....
For yuppies and people who can't handle a PC.
Macs cost more for no damn reason.
They aren't upgrade friendly either.

Fuck Macs.... For yuppies and people who can't handle a PC.

If you're into playing games on your computer, grab a Windows based PC. If you're into doing anything else with minimum frustration get a Mac. I do all of my work (web design), video editing, music production and yes, word processing and spreadsheets on Microsoft Office for Mac (gasp!).
 
Macs are easier to use, much more intuitive and far less frustrating than the horror that is Windows. If you are a tech or a computer geek you probably aren't using Windows anyway, real geeks use Linux. So yeah, get a Mac and don't be swayed by the PC fanboy bullshit.
 
EDIT: I've found in my line of work, any one who has anything negative to say about Mac's hasn't used one since the Powerbook days or even before. They are usually just regurgitating some crap they've heard from ignorant Windows loving peers.

Macbook Pros are great because you can run (legally and easily) Windows, Linux, and Windows on the same system. The easiest install of Windows 7 I have ever performed was on my Macbook Pro. If you are going to game, get a nice big hard drive and boot camp it.