What's the difference between a mac and a regular PC, I told my friend I wanted to get a new computer and he said I should get a mac, so I said well ain't a mac the same as a PC? Then we argued all night about the differences, so now I'm wondering what's the difference and why is a mac so more precise then a PC and what's more of a better product?

You might want to add what you use your computer for, that will help out a great deal.

LaVisHh said:

thus spake ye wise computer geek...

I was getting a new computer for more memory, I like to download stuff and burns CD's, both DVD's and MUSIC I do alot of typing also so word perfect is important too, I have a pentium 4, but it's a compaq so it sucks, I plan on getting a Dell but I like the looks of a mac

It'll either be dell or sony
[This message was edited Thu Mar 20 13:19:50 PST 2003 by DigitalLisa]

EllisDee said:

I'm far from being a computer geek.

In order to answer her question directly, regarding HER getting an appropriate type of computer... it's important to know what she uses it for, that pretty much determines which type she should get.

LaVisHh said:

read above one

LaVisHh said:

i bow before your ultimate geekness...

DigitalLisa said:

Many will diss Dell... but if you have a limited understanding of computers, and all you plan to do is what you exlained in the quote... then a PC will work out just fine.

Make sure the one you purchase is upgradable, so you won't get stuck like you did with the Compaq. I know a few who purchased refurbished Dell's and have had no problems... HUGE savings, great customer service if you need it.

DigitalLisa said:

From the sounds of your usage, I'd say stay with the PC platform.

Macs are for artists and strange people, and they cost quite a bit more. If you're adventurous, you can do everything you specify on a mac, and probably easier than on a PC--but you'll have to learn new ways of existing with your computer, and you'll be somewhat marginalized in terms of what software you can buy.

I use geek as a compliment, not to taunt anyone I'm not a meanie like some orgers ...

LaVisHh said:

dude, are you suggesting a dell..?

teller said:

I thought the reason why mac was so differen was cuz they just used different windows or something...

DigitalLisa said:

DigitalLisa said:

some of the macs i've used, have an option where you can start it up in windows, so that it looks just like your pc...

EllisDee said:

dudette, I am.

DigitalLisa said:

FWIW, I dislike Sony intensely. All of their stuff has a very disturbing quality to me...

EllisDee said:

!


I have a Gateway. I bought it last year, it's great. flatscreen too! Great printer, cool stuff.

LaVisHh said:

or so you say... ...

I swear I bought so much stuff for this stupid compaq computer, it don't even look the same when I bought it, that was only last year... I wouldn't wish a compaq on my worst enemy. what makes it so bad is they only give you a 45 day warranty, that really sucks

That'll be the last time I buy a computer from Walmart

DigitalLisa said:

...

a buddy of mine owns a computer shop, so i got him to build me the bomb-diggity pc... ...

Dang fa real... wanna hook a sista up, look I'm trying to get a dis count too

Just a word of warning if you DO decide to get a Mac...a lot of commercial software won't work with it...ya gotta be careful to check that the software ya want is Mac compatable. This is especialy true with games.

DigitalLisa said:

:LOL:...

as 4 me, i have an ibm. s'alright...beats the crap outta compaq any ol' day.

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

ANYthing beats the crap outta a compaq


www.compaqsucks.com

teller said:

Nikster said:

Uh, that is really only true of games. "A lot of commercial software won't work with it" is not a true statement. See http://www.apple.com/swit...index.html for a comparison of PC/Mac versions of popular commercial software.

And visit http://www.apple.com/switch for factual information about making the switch from a PC to a Mac, and read about the main reasons you might consider purchasing a Mac.

Teller said:

Macs do cost more than PCs. And you can expect to get what you pay for. If one's main complaint about their PC is a lack of quality, you'll find it's worth a couple hundred bucks more to get a Mac.

Doozer said:

Don't get wrong...I want Apple to succeed very badly; I own stock in Apple, I believe in Steve Jobs this much. But...we're talking about a purchase TODAY--I'm still a PC user.