Ferrari Mailing List: Re: PC Vs MAC NFC No Ferrari Content

[E M (pokiebaron]

There's some more good info for you Larry.

I'm not a real computer guy, I want to open the box, and use it, much the same way I buy cars.  If the comp can't do what I want, I get a new one.  If I need a car to perform better, I get a different one.  I don't upgrade or chip cars or computers.

Lots and lots of choices with PCs, both when buying, and upgrading to whatever level you require or are willing to buy.  Mac's are more all in one, but they tend to come with very high quality components.  Not sure about the newer ones, but various video cards and such were available for older Mac, as graphics were one of the things they were known for.  I'm sure there are still lots of third party vendors for Mac, but probably never the number that there are for PCs.  Best way to see and decide, is to try to find someone with one, and run or do a few of the things you plan to do on it, and see what you think of the performance.

I can tell you with my PC comp, I surf the net, listen to music, watch movies, email, and us various apps to chat, both with voice and video.  I have done this with my previous 3-4 computers, but PC and Mac.  On both machines, I use Firefox.  The one thing I enquired about when looking at the iMac "27, was how it functioned with MSN.  I was told, for some reason, the video call feature of MSN does not work with the built in webcam on the iMac.  Whether this is true of other apps like skype, I don't know.  This is one reason I went to a PC, as I previously used the comp heavily in this way.  

Both Mac and PC offer machines to handle about as heavy a workload as you can throw at them.  With PCs, I'm sure you're aware of the computing power you can get.  With Mac, there are machines with duel multi core precessors, 4 slide out 2GB drive bays, etc, to run pretty much any demanding software you require.

You might want to checkout some of the reviews on YouTube as well.  Like other areas of the net, lots of good stuff on there, and lots of junk too.

Good luck Larry, lots of choices out there from both camps.

Ed
911SC

On 27 July 2010 19:14, stephen <stephensherman44 [at] gmail.com> wrote:

First I am not an Apple basher.

 

What are your options for video cards, or sound cards on a Mac.

 

The pc is like GM motors, there are chevy's ~ to caddies. (check out the $20K + in Max PC).

 

The Mac will always be more stable OS wise since it is a closed system and hacker attack because thre are fewer of them.

 

Microsoft's Internet Explorer is not bad, it is the most used browser and hackers want to do the most harm with the least resource. 

 

Stephen 

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From: E M

To: Stephen

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Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:57 PM

Subject: Re: [Ferrari] PC Vs MAC NFC No Ferrari Content

I always used Mac up until this last comp, which is a PC running Vista.  I know from a number of your posts Larry, you're a computer guy and probably much more knowledgeable than many.  While I've had many older Macs, I'm not in any way a computer guy, which is why I went with Mac in the beginning. 

I notice far fewer differences between the new PCs, and the current range of Macs, for the way I use them.  Again, for a real computer type, I'm sure there are lots of differences. 

Build quality on a Mac, is more like that on a Benz, while I find most PCs are Chev's.  Nothing wrong with a Chev, but if you appreciate industrial design, and build quality, you will appreciate a Mac.

The Apple site gives a pretty good overview of their product range, along with all the specs and prices.  I understand it's quite easy to load something like XP on a new Mac, but this came after I started to use a PC.  There have always been claims and apps to switch between to two, but I never found them any good in the past. 

One thing I have noticed over the years, Mac seem to make much better use of the available memory, and storage space.  I'm sure this holds true for their latest offerings too.  Think of it as a Porsche, where it often looks to have less HP on paper, but it manages to get the job done, often better than those other machines with more HP. ;-)

See if you have an Apple store within range of you, they have their full range on display, and usually have a very knowledgeable and helpful staff.  Avoid the place a few weeks before the kids head back to Uni though, or it will be swarming with people.

Good luck in your search Larry.

Ed
300E

On 27 July 2010 11:52, Larry T <l02turner [at] comcast.net> wrote:

Hi Gang -
It's not quite time yet but I'm leaning toward switching to MAC when my
laptop needs replacing.  I've had enough of Microsoft and it's strange ways.
>From all I hear Mac is the way to go.

How do  I buy one?  What specs are important?  Is it the same as a PC?  Is
Apple the right one to get?

Any comments would help - I know *nothing* about Mac except what others
have said (largely here) - TIA -

LarryT


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