BabyJ
I am a college student and does a lot of work like writing papers, graphic arts, research, etc..From your experiences which system runs better.
what are the technical differences?
Which is a better investment?
what do you suggest is a good notebook to get.
Preference
Size: 13"-14.1"
Price: up to $2000
Answer
From my experiences, Macs are always superior to Windows machines. It's not so much about hardware as it is about software. Mac notebooks use essentially the same hardware as PC notebooks, but Macs are better engineered. Apple engineers their own logic boards (or motherboards) and carefully plans how it's components will fit together, making the thinest, lightest notebooks possible. Mac OS X, being a more advanced operating system than Windows, will give you long battery life, ease of use, stability and unrivaled security. Despite what the PC cheerleaders tell you, there's tons of great software available for the Mac. I do a lot of different things on my Mac, from recording music to editing video and photos. I haven't found one single task that a Mac can't do better than a PC. Macs aren't plagued with the malware found in the Windows world. Why? It's not lack of users or low market share. The sole reason Macs are more secure is the fact that Mac OS X is based on solid Unix. Yes, Macs can be a little more expensive initially, although not by much, but you'll be saving money in the long run. You won't need to upgrade your hardware just to run the next version of Mac OS X. Macs have a much longer life span than PCs. A seven year old iMac can still run the latest version of Mac OS X. You won't have to waste any money on anti-virus software, as well as any system resources. The Mac would be the wisest investment. I know it's been mine. Macs work well because Apple designs both the hardware and software. It's this closed system that allows the Mac to "just work." You'll never get this kind of hardware and software integration in a PC.
If you have a $2,000 budget, I highly recommend the $1,999 MacBook Pro. I have a 15" MacBook Pro myself and I love it. It's light, thin, has a bright display, built-in iSight camera, backlit keyboard, DVD burner... It's got a lot.
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
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Okay you two, listen up. If you compare Macs to PC with the same exact specs, the price difference is trivial. It's like comparing Dell to HP. You missed my point about Apple designing their own hardware. Yes, other companies manufacture the logic board... Look at the inside of a Mac Pro or iMac and tell me that they just buy that logic board and shove it in there. No. The logic board is built to Apple's specs. It's all about better engineering. If it weren't then why would Apple have the lightest, thinest notebooks? What about the iMac? How do they pack all of that computer into that tiny space? Exactly. As for security... I'm still waiting for someone to break into to my Mac. It hasn't happened yet. Did I say it was impossible? No, but it sure isn't as easy as breaking into a Windows machine. If you can't understand why Unix is more secure than Windows, then you have no reason to be making this claim.
So, you're going to take excerpts from a Mac help site to use them in this argument? I have a better idea, instead of taking excerpts from a Mac-only site, why don't you take a look at all of the questions posted here on Yahoo! Answers. Just look at how many more Windows-related problems there are than Mac problems. Make note of the severity, as well. How many Mac users do you see with virus and spyware problems? That's right. None. Most Mac problems are caused by the user, not the system. Most Mac problems are easily fixed, within minutes. You didn't mention that, did you? I was a PC user long enough and have answered enough Mac-related questions to know that I'm right and you're just an ass-speaker.
From my experiences, Macs are always superior to Windows machines. It's not so much about hardware as it is about software. Mac notebooks use essentially the same hardware as PC notebooks, but Macs are better engineered. Apple engineers their own logic boards (or motherboards) and carefully plans how it's components will fit together, making the thinest, lightest notebooks possible. Mac OS X, being a more advanced operating system than Windows, will give you long battery life, ease of use, stability and unrivaled security. Despite what the PC cheerleaders tell you, there's tons of great software available for the Mac. I do a lot of different things on my Mac, from recording music to editing video and photos. I haven't found one single task that a Mac can't do better than a PC. Macs aren't plagued with the malware found in the Windows world. Why? It's not lack of users or low market share. The sole reason Macs are more secure is the fact that Mac OS X is based on solid Unix. Yes, Macs can be a little more expensive initially, although not by much, but you'll be saving money in the long run. You won't need to upgrade your hardware just to run the next version of Mac OS X. Macs have a much longer life span than PCs. A seven year old iMac can still run the latest version of Mac OS X. You won't have to waste any money on anti-virus software, as well as any system resources. The Mac would be the wisest investment. I know it's been mine. Macs work well because Apple designs both the hardware and software. It's this closed system that allows the Mac to "just work." You'll never get this kind of hardware and software integration in a PC.
If you have a $2,000 budget, I highly recommend the $1,999 MacBook Pro. I have a 15" MacBook Pro myself and I love it. It's light, thin, has a bright display, built-in iSight camera, backlit keyboard, DVD burner... It's got a lot.
http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/
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Okay you two, listen up. If you compare Macs to PC with the same exact specs, the price difference is trivial. It's like comparing Dell to HP. You missed my point about Apple designing their own hardware. Yes, other companies manufacture the logic board... Look at the inside of a Mac Pro or iMac and tell me that they just buy that logic board and shove it in there. No. The logic board is built to Apple's specs. It's all about better engineering. If it weren't then why would Apple have the lightest, thinest notebooks? What about the iMac? How do they pack all of that computer into that tiny space? Exactly. As for security... I'm still waiting for someone to break into to my Mac. It hasn't happened yet. Did I say it was impossible? No, but it sure isn't as easy as breaking into a Windows machine. If you can't understand why Unix is more secure than Windows, then you have no reason to be making this claim.
So, you're going to take excerpts from a Mac help site to use them in this argument? I have a better idea, instead of taking excerpts from a Mac-only site, why don't you take a look at all of the questions posted here on Yahoo! Answers. Just look at how many more Windows-related problems there are than Mac problems. Make note of the severity, as well. How many Mac users do you see with virus and spyware problems? That's right. None. Most Mac problems are caused by the user, not the system. Most Mac problems are easily fixed, within minutes. You didn't mention that, did you? I was a PC user long enough and have answered enough Mac-related questions to know that I'm right and you're just an ass-speaker.
Mac to PC intriguing question?
Q. I have a MacBook Pro and I sometimes like to run Windows on my Mac to take advantage of all the software out there. When I am using the Windows on my Mac, does this open my MacBook to viruses that otherwise wouldn't be a problem?
Answer
Same as any other computer using Windows...
FREE Windows Stufff
http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html
http://www.iobit.com/
http://www.ccleaner.com/
ANTI-VIRUS
Avira Antivir (FREE) for 2009 personal edition is free (there is a paid version) the free version was rated the best by consumer reports 2009.
http://www.free-av.com/ Avast (Free- Click under Free Software and download Avast Home Edition) http://www.avast.com/
ANTI-MALWARE
Windows Defender (FREE)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
Malware Bytes (FREE) Limitation - No Realtime protection on free version.
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol
Super Anti-Spyware (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol
But warning... Mac OS X is not as secure as you think
SECURITY
Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 less than 30 minutes, and within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008, and within 10 seconds in 2009. In 2008, Linux and Vista were not hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. Vista was next, and then Linux. In 2009 Windows 7 fell shortly after the Mac but Linux was unscathed.
Macs are standardized with Cameras, if your Mac gets hacked, the hacker can turn on your camera with more ease.
Please Note: All OS's have vulnerabilities.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/27/Gone-in-2-minutes-Mac-gets-hacked-first-in-contest_1.html
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml
VIRUSES
Mac OS X has viruses (and significantly on the rise), a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think "they are safe".
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/07/malware_authors_take_aim_at_growing_number_of_1.html
http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/poll_have_you_noticed_an_increase_in_malware_viruses_etc_on_your_mac/
Same as any other computer using Windows...
FREE Windows Stufff
http://www.comodo.com/products/free_products.html
http://www.iobit.com/
http://www.ccleaner.com/
ANTI-VIRUS
Avira Antivir (FREE) for 2009 personal edition is free (there is a paid version) the free version was rated the best by consumer reports 2009.
http://www.free-av.com/ Avast (Free- Click under Free Software and download Avast Home Edition) http://www.avast.com/
ANTI-MALWARE
Windows Defender (FREE)
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/defender/default.mspx
Malware Bytes (FREE) Limitation - No Realtime protection on free version.
http://download.cnet.com/Malwarebytes-Anti-Malware/3000-8022_4-10804572.html?tag=mncol
Super Anti-Spyware (FREE)
http://download.cnet.com/SuperAntiSpyware-Free-Edition/3000-8022_4-10523889.html?tag=mncol
But warning... Mac OS X is not as secure as you think
SECURITY
Mac OS X was hacked in 2006 less than 30 minutes, and within 2 minutes in a contest in 2008, and within 10 seconds in 2009. In 2008, Linux and Vista were not hacked until another day when restrictions were lowered. Vista was next, and then Linux. In 2009 Windows 7 fell shortly after the Mac but Linux was unscathed.
Macs are standardized with Cameras, if your Mac gets hacked, the hacker can turn on your camera with more ease.
Please Note: All OS's have vulnerabilities.
http://www.zdnet.com.au/news/security/soa/Mac-OS-X-hacked-under-30-minutes/0,130061744,139241748,00.htm
http://www.infoworld.com/article/08/03/27/Gone-in-2-minutes-Mac-gets-hacked-first-in-contest_1.html
http://www.infoworld.com/article/09/03/19/Researcher_cracks_Mac_in_10_seconds_1.html
http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Finds-Irony-in-Mac-OS-X-Getting-Hacked-Before-Vista-SP1-82135.shtml
VIRUSES
Mac OS X has viruses (and significantly on the rise), a friend of mine has a virused Mac. As more users use Macs, more viruses will come out for it. Especially when users think "they are safe".
http://infosecurity.us/?p=4005
http://blogs.chron.com/techblog/archives/2008/07/malware_authors_take_aim_at_growing_number_of_1.html
http://www.macsimumnews.com/index.php/archive/poll_have_you_noticed_an_increase_in_malware_viruses_etc_on_your_mac/
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