Comments on: Ten Reasons to Buy Mac OS X instead of Windows Vista

By: Android

Android — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:40:52 +0000

Although i prefer PCs running Windows 7 (Vista and XP suck) or Linux (mainly Ubuntu) to ones running OSX, it is nice to see someone arguing for Mac using logic and reason rather than the standard “Apple was the first to…” or “Macs look cooler” or “Will not get infected with PC viruses” or my favorite: “It just works.” I’m tired of people trying to convince me that Mac is better because it comes pre-installed with iTunes, Quicktime, and other features that you can download for free off the Apple website for any PC (Mac or otherwise), or because of Photoshop (which is also available on Windows). It is refreshing to see that at least one Mac user has enough neurons to make a factual argument as opposed to one based wholly on personal opinion and cosmetic details. Still, i’d rather build a custom PC and dual boot OSX and Win7 on it because no argument on earth will convince me that the Mac hardware doesn’t suck (i’m a gamer). Maybe i’ll become more interested when they build an iMac with a Core i7 Quad and a GTX 200 series with at least 4gb of RAM and a 1T HDD (and a better mouse and keyboard, of course), and an updated version of OSX designed to be more compatible with Windows games (or make a Mac OSXI).

P.S. Win7 fixes most of Vista’s problems and is the most stable OS i’ve ever used (not one crash or system error since installing the x86 retail version (home premium), x64 beta was a bit buggy).

By: cletus

cletus — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:22:35 +0000

Apple rules. But whoever prices their systems smokes crack. OSX rules…. but they didn’t pay a dime for BSD Unix so I see no reason to pay such ridiculous prices for their stuff. Yes… the GUI is very nice. It isn’t that nice. So… when Apple decides to stop huffing gas fumes and ask reasonable prices for their stuff… I’ll buy it. Simple as that.

By: Alex Jenkins

Alex Jenkins — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:13:49 +0000

Mac hardware = One 2.66GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon, 3GB (three 1GB) memory, 640GB hard drive, 18x double-layer SuperDrive,NVIDIA GeForce GT 120 with 512MB
Whats a superdrive?
I could build this system for about £450 why the £1899 pricetag? as per 17/09/2009 thats a crazy price. No OS is worth £1449. I think thats put that one to bed.

Insulting that it does not even come with a 1TB drive or semi decent GFX card.

By: Thabo

Thabo — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:23:24 +0000

Where can i get Mac OS In South africa?

By: Elva

Elva — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:49:00 +0000

Hi, I just got a Mac 5 days ago, it’s a used Quicksilver machine with OS 10.5, a gig of RAM and a ton of software. I got it from a friend who is an Apple tech and who had been after me for years to move over to the Other Side. I gotta say I am in love with this machine! I’ve had PCs for 15 yrs or so and like other windows people have had my share of crashes, buggy software and other nonsense, never mind the ever present virus threats. I do believe I will remain a Mac lover, this machine is awesome! It’s a learning curve, for sure, but it’s been easy.

By: Aditya

Aditya — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:37:14 +0000

Hi,

Im thinking of shifting from vista on a dell to a mac. Thanks to the tips provided, Ill definately shift to Mac sooner now !!!

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 03 Feb 2007 01:27:49 +0000

I have used pc’s in the days of DOS throught to windows 95 (as far as i can remember) up to vista. I bought a macbook and could handle the switch so i got a refund. I bought the sony vaio c series Model No C2Z/B. This Sony made me realise how good the macs are, for one its sexy, 2) its far more powerful 3) it come with excellent software and a cam! 4) runs windows via bootcamp, just a few to mention! The best things is if you call them on the free number provided you can just say your at university and they will give you roughly 14% discount (as stated in the Apple Store) now thats a good deal. PC world do student discounts but not on hardware or pc’s or laptops. Hm thats clever, students dont have much money so pc world decide to give us discount on worthless stuff!

‘Once you get a Mac you wont go back’
And this is a true saying because it obviously worked on me!

By: Shreyas

Shreyas — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:40:08 +0000

Well, I switched to Mac last year.Only thing that is missing is .NET development support.Mono I feel is still work-in-progress.

By: Steven De Costa

Steven De Costa — Sat, 27 May 2006 02:03:18 +0000

It’s interesting to see someone so passionate about which system is better, especially once they have made a switch from something like windows to Mac. I was a mac user for a long time, starting with an Apple IIe, but gave them up soon after the first series of power macs came on the scene. My last mac was a power mac 120. Since about 1999 i’ve been using PCs fairly exclusively because it’s so much cheaper to get the hardware, and to continue to upgrade on a fairly regular basis. I’ve noticed myself building a resistance to Mac products, mostly because of the mass market approach apple takes. Anyway, maybe it’s about time i rethink that resistance…

Although, as I understand things, Google and Microsoft are pretty head-to-head at the moment about the future of desktop applications – Windows is pushing for client installed apps like Office, while google is pushing projects like Writely and Google Desktop to try and shift perceptions toward online data sharing and file storage.

Perhaps your current bias has something to do with your strong association with Google?

By: Ed Kohler

Ed Kohler — Mon, 06 Mar 2006 17:38:00 +0000

We have a good time debating Mac vs Windows at work. Lately, it seems like the Mac guys are winning due to all of the cool stuff Macs have been coming out with, and let’s face it, they’re just cooler.