Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
"Mac's are about 2-3 times more expensive than windows laptops at the exact same system specs. The OS also doesn't support most games. So yes, you should get a windows laptop. However, if you're planning on playing games, you should stay away from notebooks altogether. Gaming should be on desktops only in terms of computers since laptops overheat quite easily and have significantly lower specs all around. "This is true but if your not crazy about PC gaming, I find the Mac OS much more efficient for anything non-gaming related. You will be spending more money than a typical Window's computer, but the build quality is superb.
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Edited 8 months, 2 weeks ago
"Geno said:That's not true Apple really doesn't make any of their hardware. Their CPU's are made by Intel, their GPUs are nVidia and ATI. RAM, MoBo, and optical drives are all various companies. So the quality really depends on the manufacturer and so it's the same on both PCs and Macs."Mac's are about 2-3 times more expensive than windows laptops at the exact same system specs. The OS also doesn't support most games. So yes, you should get a windows laptop. However, if you're planning on playing games, you should stay away from notebooks altogether. Gaming should be on desktops only in terms of computers since laptops overheat quite easily and have significantly lower specs all around. "This is true but if your not crazy about PC gaming, I find the Mac OS much more efficient for anything non-gaming related. You will be spending more money than a typical Window's computer, but the build quality is superb. "
Edited 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
"What kind should I get? I want horsepower, but the price is kinda steep on pros. Should I get a windows laptop?"Don't bother getting the most RAM or the largest harddrive. You can easily upgrade them yourself at half the price. Apple's software is always amazing, everything is streamlined and efficient. The hardware on the other hand... kind of meh and very overpriced. You don't need horsepower unless you're planning on doing heavy video editing or gaming.
Edited 8 months, 1 week ago
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
"HandsomeDead said:Same. I've had two previous notebooks and a desktop and I enjoy using my MacBook more than any of those and the fact it's Apple branded has nothing to do with it. However, the fact it is a Mac does have a lot to do with it. I find it so much easier to run and so much quicker."MordeaniisChaos said:I use my Mac because it's good...""Plus, lets face it, a lot of Mac users just use Macs for the name so they can be pretentious, which gets annoying."Oh, fuck off."
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
"I have a great desktop computer for games, and I need a functional, useful laptop to get things done. I really need a good computer in terms of hardware, as I usually use Linux for my surfing/work."I think it would be good to look into getting a MacBook. Pros are indeed expensive, so you should probably look and see what you would need out of a laptop and see if a regular MacBook will fit your requirements.
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
"final cut pro"He doesn't mean programs, he means which macbook.
"Yit said:I will take this in consideration, it is exactly what I am looking for."I have a great desktop computer for games, and I need a functional, useful laptop to get things done. I really need a good computer in terms of hardware, as I usually use Linux for my surfing/work."I think it would be good to look into getting a MacBook. Pros are indeed expensive, so you should probably look and see what you would need out of a laptop and see if a regular MacBook will fit your requirements. "
Edited 8 months, 1 week ago
"I have a great desktop computer for games, and I need a functional, useful laptop to get things done. I really need a good computer in terms of hardware, as I usually use Linux for my surfing/work."Well if you are using linux, might as well not go with a macbook. Currently the entry level one is a 2 ghz Core 2 duo with 2 GB of ram. But thats for 1000 bucks, and you could get a better computer for less if it has windows on it. Also, lots of retailers are having a promotion where you can upgrade to Windows 7 for free when it comes out, which I must say is a big step over vista.
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
"I converted from PC to Mac last week when I got my first Macbook. I am totally Mac illiterate today since the last Apple Computer I used was an Apple II, which was a long time ago. Needless to say, I bought the Mac for work, but now find myself using it for so much more. If you need power then go with a high end Macbook Pro. However, I suggest you seriously check with yourself on what you need this for before hand, because Macs don't have the widespread support that PC's do. However, what there is for Mac seems to be of much higher quality overall than what is offered for Windows. The thing that always bothered me about Windows is that there's millions of software programs available for it and almost all of them are garbage. If you do anything video, art, music, or web related then I definitely recommend getting a Mac over a PC. However, if you want this for gaming purposes then get a PC, and seriously just get a desktop, because gaming on a Windows notebook never pans out in the end. I have tried it multiple times and always found out in the end that you're just throwing money away buying a gaming notebook, regardless of how high end it is."Its true there is a lot of crap out there but if you look, you find some gems here and there, for free too. I think we all see that apple's argument that macs dont get as many viruses has gone by the wayside seeing as how we all know that the more widespread platform will get more attention. And a good example we can all relate to is the Wii. It has sold incredibly but the ammount of bad games on it is also due to the fact that it has sold more, so where will cheap games get pushes? Where they can sell to the most people. I think we saw it with the Playstation before, I can't remember how many barbie and pinball games there were for that thing. But while I see the great things that MacOSX has, I can't justify spending that much for hardware that should be cheaper. they are great looking computers but thats about the only reason i can see myself getting one, until the hardware and pricing is in line with PCs.
Posted 8 months, 1 week ago
" @SathingtonWaltz said:Bumping a 7 month old topic defines the word fail.
"Geno said:Or buy a real laptop for cheaper again with better specs, and for the guy who posted this 7 or 8 months ago, i hope you stayed away with anything with 'i' at the start it defines the word fail. ""Mac's are about 2-3 times more expensive than windows laptops at the exact same system specs. The OS also doesn't support most games. So yes, you should get a windows laptop. However, if you're planning on playing games, you should stay away from notebooks altogether. Gaming should be on desktops only in terms of computers since laptops overheat quite easily and have significantly lower specs all around. "This is true but if your not crazy about PC gaming, I find the Mac OS much more efficient for anything non-gaming related. You will be spending more money than a typical Window's computer, but the build quality is superb. "
Posted 1 month ago
" @crazymexicancarpi said:Wow, trolling a 7 month old thread? He searched for this? I can't wait to see what other Mac threads he drags out ^-^" @SathingtonWaltz said:Bumping a 7 month old topic defines the word fail. "
"Geno said:Or buy a real laptop for cheaper again with better specs, and for the guy who posted this 7 or 8 months ago, i hope you stayed away with anything with 'i' at the start it defines the word fail. ""Mac's are about 2-3 times more expensive than windows laptops at the exact same system specs. The OS also doesn't support most games. So yes, you should get a windows laptop. However, if you're planning on playing games, you should stay away from notebooks altogether. Gaming should be on desktops only in terms of computers since laptops overheat quite easily and have significantly lower specs all around. "This is true but if your not crazy about PC gaming, I find the Mac OS much more efficient for anything non-gaming related. You will be spending more money than a typical Window's computer, but the build quality is superb. "
Posted 1 month ago
