Okay mac laptop or pc laptop?

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Okay mac laptop or pc laptop?

Answer 1

If graphics and video are your thing, then the Mac is the better choice. In fact, if anything creative is your bag, then the Mac is probably the way to go. 99% of people in the creative industries use Macs - they were here first, gained a foothold and never lost it.



You'll still need the same applications for either Win or Mac, but if you can run to it, the Adobe Creative Suite is the industry standard for graphics (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign - some versions include Dreamweaver and Fireworks for web dev work). For Movies the Mac generally has iMovie bundled as part of the iLife suite and GarageBand for writing/recording your own music. iMovie is built on the same underlying engine as FinalCutPro, one of the industry standard video editing packages, and GaragBand's underlying engine is LogicPro, one of the industry standard sequencers/DAWs.



For the money you'll find that comparable hardware on the PC side is about the same price (despite some FUD claims to the contrary on here) - seriously, try it. You can spec a DELL laptop with (almost) the same processor as a MacBook and similar HD/RAM/Optical Drives etc etc etc and once you include a proper FULL copy of Windows (not one of those crappy pre-installed 'home' editions) it will be around about the same price.



I use both platforms myself - Windows for a few things when I absolutely must, but Macs for everything else. I started using Macs in 1985 and started using Windows alongside it around 1989 and Windows has always been the poorer relation, just because of the nature of the beast. The Mac OS is built to run on known hardware, so it truly is optimised to get the best out of it, whereas Windows is built to run on any number of unknown cheap components and try to support as much unbranded crap as it can, which invariably makes it more flakey.



My work includes everything from Web Dev stuff, Network/General Tech support, Web/Print Design, Video, 3D Animation, Music, Advertising... you name it, I'll probably have had to do it at some point. Macs have done it all and PCs have struggled to do merely the basics ;)

Answer 2

Slowing down? Why buy a new laptop if you can get the old one going with minimal hassle. I would actually recommend reformatting and reinstalling windows on your vaio. If it can handle it then I would recommend you go with windows 7. It's awesome. I am answering this question from an iMac though and it's pretty mind blowing too. If your laptop is good but a bit bogged down get a fresh install going. It will do wonders. If you are not comfortable installing an OS then find a good local IT place and get the job done professionally. It's cheaper than a new laptop.



If you are still set on a new laptop then it's down to personal preference. I would choose the Mac because of the great quality, stunning OS, and top notch customer support. On the flip side, if you don't feel like taking a little while to get used to the new OS and you want to save a few $$ then go with a PC (from a good manufacturer... I would avoid Dell, but that's just me...). Good luck with your choice. :)

Answer 3

If your going to use it for gfx and video making I recommend mac. As for gaming i would point you to a PC due to 40% of the internet programs and games only work for PC. Good luck! P.S I think Photoshop comes free with Macbook pro. (best software for making gfx normally around 2,000 USD

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Answer 5

I'm also 13, and I was considering switching to mac too, because my eye caught the macbook air. However, I thought better of it, as it is extremely expensive, slow, and a waste of money. However, general mac vs. pc is a personal preference, although I would recommend a PC. As for your question, yes, macs are able to connect to the same "wireless internet box" that your pc used. If you want to know what it is called, it's a router. It's what is connected to your modem to send the wireless signal

Answer 6

Most obvious to the user is that there are no viruses that affect Macs. Not that it would be impossible to create one. It's just that nobody has. Under the hood, Mac OSX is BSD (a variant of Unix), which is considered one of--if not the most secure and stable operating system.



Now let's talk about where all the settings are stored. In every Unix operating system (including Mac, which is Unix, remember?), settings are stored in various text files (usually in the /etc/ directory). These text files are well documented, and settings can be changed with any text editor. In Windows, settings are stored in a database called the "Registry." The problem with this is that the Registry...



1) Has a finite size limitation unless you manually change it.

2) Gets fragmented, slowing down your computer.

3) Is cryptic, poorly documented, and difficult to edit.

4) When you uninstall software, it still leaves a bunch of junk in the Registry. This also can happen with those text files in Unix/Mac; however, with lots of text files, extra leftover settings aren't a big deal, but in the Registry--because it's a single database, this causes it to keep growing over time, which can severely affect performance.

5) If a text file with settings gets messed up, corrupted, or deleted, then you've only lost the settings for one application. If your Registry gets messed up, then you may not even be able to start Windows.



From beginning to end, the Apple experience is pleasant; from the excellent customer service at the Apple store to the superior engineering of the hardware and software, with lots of thought put into the little details. Case in point: The power supply port on Macbooks: It has a magnet that sucks the power supply right into it, making it easier and nicer to plug in the laptop. It's like the difference between driving a Nissan Sentra or a BMW. Either car will get you where you're going, but the BMW is just nicer.



Having said that, I've been a network administrator for 12 years. I've worked on Windows, Mac, more Linux distros than I can name, OpenBSD, FreeBSD, Minuet, ReactOS, BeOS, and more. As far as I have ever been able to tell, the only differences between Mac and Ubuntu Linux are these:



1) Mac has the Dock.

2) If you really want to PAY for commercial software, you can on a Mac, but on Ubuntu, you're limited to only free software.



I used all free software on my first OSX computer and then wondered why I had payed for a Mac when it wasn't doing anything that Ubuntu wouldn't do just as well or better. By better I mean that I had to use that weird AppFresh thingy to keep my Mac software up to date (and it didn't always work); however, Ubuntu keeps EVERYTHING up to date automatically. For $1,200 you can get an Alienware laptop that will run Ubuntu, and has better hardware than the $2,500 Macbook Pro 15".



Therefore my conclusion is this: If you're happy with all free software, then don't pay the Mac Tax; go with Ubuntu. You'll get all the security features of a Mac with Ubuntu as well. If you want to use commercial software, then go with Windows since it supports more commercial software than Mac anyway. In my opinion, there are only three circumstances where you *really* need Windows/commercial software:



1) If you're an avid gamer

2) If you're in a corporate environment where they have very specialized Windows-only programs. For example, I work for a court of law. The program that helps Judges to calculate alimony and child support in divorce cases is only available for Windows.

3) Video editing (which Mac is also good at, but not Linux)



For everything else, you'll find good free alternatives to what you're used to. http://www.openoffice.org for example is compatible with all versions of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, and it'll run on Windows, Mac, or Linux (or BSD or Solaris if you know what those are)



I'm a big Linux advocate since you can have the benefits of a Mac without paying the extra price for the Apple brand. Unfortunately, most people (incorrectly) think that Linux requires a bunch of computer knowledge, but they know that everyday Joe's can use a Mac. Because of that, and all of the above, it's easier to persuade folks to switch to Mac than to Linux.

Answer 7

Mac. No viruses ever and better software for free.



I'm only pointing you toward Apple hardware because it runs OS X AND Windows if you need to do so.

Answer 8

What are you asking? If you should get a Mac...or a Mac? It's like asking if you should get a pear or a fruit. A personal computer is (PC), and a Mac is like every other PC on the market, only running OS X instead of Windows.

Answer 9

i think Windows is much better than MAC especially if you can't afford repairs, if something goes wrong MAC parts are expensive)



your Windows needs cleaning, fresh copy of windows perhaps.with Windows you have so many options when it comes to applications.



But than its personal choice.

Answer 10

PCs. They are more compatible with more programs and games, and it's easy to find software for them. I also feel better using their interface and don't like OSX at all. A con is that mac laptops are usually better looking than windows ones, but then again, you also can't change the battery or upgrade them either. Also contrary to what some people say, you CAN get viruses on a mac and they are also pretty easy to hack into.



It sounds to me like you have spyware on your computer. Run Avast antivirus or Malwarebytes, as well as Spybot Search and Destroy. Then run Defraggler to defrag your computer. This should speed it up a LOT as a temporary fix. It's not the computer itself, in fact Sony is one of the best. I have two Vaios and they are the best computers I have ever had, out of over 20.

Answer 11

I'd go with a PC, mainly because I've been using PCs for the past 20 years or so, and also because they're MUCH cheaper for truly equivalent hardware.



I do like Mac OS X a lot. It looks great and just feels really "slick" or "smooth." It also would be quite simple for a new user to learn, though for a long-time Windows user, there'd be a learning curve to make the switch.



It used to be that the Mac was *the* computer to get for creative work like desktop publishing, graphic design, music, and video, but these days, a well-equipped Windows PC can do any of these things just as well as a Mac, using the same software (the Windows version, obviously, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Quark Xpress, etc.).



Finally, there are a lot more games available for the PC than for the Mac, though it's not as lop-sided as it used to be.



While it's true that PCs are more likely to get infected with viruses/trojans/etc. (likely that's what is causing your ever-more-frequent pop-ups), that's only because of their much larger market share. I've been fortunate to have never lost any data due to a virus or trojan, and I've always used (and kept updated) free anti-virus and anti-malware software. Obviously, if you're surfing porn or other "iffy" sites, or downloading questionable software, you're bound to get infected with something, and that's hardly the fault of the OS. :-)



You may want to try a good anti-virus program to get rid of those pop-ups, or a good anti-malware program. I use Avast! for anti-virus and Ad-Aware to scan for malware. Links in Source(s).



Hope that helps!

Answer 12

pc more stuff to do