What kind of new computer should I get?
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If you have very little experience with computer, I would advise to get a Mac because they are more beginner friendly... Contrary to what the other person said here, they can get viruses... true it's not as bad as windows but it's not as widely use either... You could have a PC running Linux and pretend it's virus proof too....
If you have been using Windows for a very long time and are used to it, if you have basic or advanced knowledge of windows, I would suggest not to change as the change will frustrate you. Mouse only has 1 button, desktop is very different. Apple key on the keyboard.... it's somewhat very different from a PC running windows.... however, You can run windows on a Mac but can't legally do the same on a PC.
Price is also a factor, if it's mostly for internet and watching streaming video, a very cheap PC will do, no need to spend too much money for this. However, for photo editing, if you handle big pictures, you'll need the graphic card and ram that can handle it. A PC or a Mac can both handle it.
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M$It also depends on if you have used a Mac before. Don't fall into the Mac fanboy category right away as both have their pros and cons. Good luck and enjoy your new computer, which ever it may be...
Own a PC and a Mac
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M$1. Though some can, rightfully so, argue the weakness of a closed system, having the hardware vendor be the same for the OS means you're getting a very stable and optimized system. Unlike your PC variants, which has to account for so many combinations of hardware, software, drivers, etc, Apple's systems are 'standardized' and have less legacy to deal with.
2. Built on a UNIX core. If you're so inclined you have access to some pretty powerful tools and standards.
3. In terms of a user interface/productivity, I can do more and do it faster on my MacBook than any PC I've used. The software for a Mac tends to have a more streamline interface and they reveal their power/flexibility when you need or want.
4. Integration! So much of my data is readily available across so much of the system. My devices (iPod Touch is favorite currently) sync with no issues and which in effect gives me a portable version of my laptop when it's too large to carry. iTunes, Addressbook.app, Mail.app, etc ... all share so much information with each other that when you do leave your Mac, you miss it.
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If you answered yes to any of the above 4 questions, get a PC. If you answered no to all, choose a Mac.
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I think people are missing the point when they try to bring in the old gaming argument. ..I mean, for this guy, many very good DVD and Video editing tools some with the Mac right out of the box. That's got to count quite strongly in the Mac's favour.
And if he wants to game.. Just dual-boot. Remember, all Intel-Macs are PC's internally. Using boot-camp to boot into windows it *is* a PC. You can game just as well on a Mac running windows. But to do the video-editing (without paying crazy money for software) he almost *has* to get a Mac.
Everything you mention is reasonably easy to do on a Mac. I may have PC's at home, but I've used DOS, Outlook, Games (even cracked ones) on a Mac. ..Heck, get Parallels or VMWare and you can be running Outlook in what looks like a normal Mac window within MacOS.
The difference between Mac and PC is getting more blurred these days but, Windows not being locked to specific hardware, to run both it's much easier to own a Mac.
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M$The 12 months ago I fell in love with the design of the aluminum iMac while in Best Buy. I bought one in January and LOVE IT. I now totally get what all the Apple fans have been raving about all this time. It's technology that just works.
Since then, my conversion to the 'dark side' is almost complete. In my house, we now have iMac, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPod Nano, Apple TV (hacked to use Boxee) - early next year I will be buying one of the new MacBook Pros.
If you buy a Windows machine, you may or may not regret it over time. If you buy a Mac, you will NOT regret it.
There's a reason Apple products are more expensive. As my Dad says, 'you have to pay a little more to fly first class'.
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I like both.
I own a business and regularly use at leas 20 programs that cannot be duplicated on the MAC.
The best answer for you it to determine exactly what you want to do with it. Exactly which programs you want to use with it then buy the computer that runs the software you like best.
If they are both adequate as to software, get the MAC. Both the hardware and the OS are significantly superior.
Personal experience.
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I hate to nitpick, but since this is listed as the best answer I have to take issue with a couple of small points. Overall I agree with the advice, but: If someone wants to do video editing, I'd say right away, get a mac. (unless you want to spend more $$ on editing software.) PC is much more limited in what comes with the machine in that dept, and MovieMaker is being de-bundled now too. I'd also recommend a Mac for a less computer-savvy person wanting a machine to browse and offload their digital camera stuff to. (Why is PC digital camera software still so crappy?) :|
One button? That's misleading. Mac mice have one physical button, but have always been able to sense left and right clicks. Also the second button and scroll-wheels have been fully supported since MacOS 10.0 beta, so if you don't like the one-physical-button mouse (personally I hate them) :) just slap on a microsoft or logitech mouse, and you're set.
Anyway, it's very much horses for courses. If there's a bit of photo-editing to be done I'd also be somewhat inclined to lean towards the Mac too, because there are so many good Mac only photo editing programs out there now. (A relatively recent develpment.)
Hmmmm... That does sound a bit Mac zealot. I have PC's at home these days. But the ease of use of the Macs and the wealth of (good) software they come with is getting harder to ignore. Moreso if you're an iPod/iPhone person too.