Why should I buy a Mac??

[WoodyStylee]

I recently switch to a macbook b/c i needed a computer for home and work...i download a lot of (ehem)...songs, which use to fill my PC with viruses. Couldnt take the chance with a work comp so got a Mac.

Still getting used to it after a couple months...but very happy with it.

 

[nostrings]

The OP stated that their reason for cosidering a Mac was due to hardware failures on the PC side.

I've used Macs since '94.

The last three Macs that I've used have ALL had hardware failures:
My G5 (for which apple charges a premium) has had a failed motherboard, and a bad power supply.
The processors must be set at "reduced performance" so that the cooling system doesn't throw a fit over the unbearable heat. And this is the 'premium' machine. There's also the whirrrring, chirping, and excessive fan noise that most people attribute to the operating system.

Count one bad logic board and recalled battery for an Apple Powerbook

Also, One iMac that decided to try and burn itself alive.

I'd jump on the Linux train tomorrow, but my dependence on the overpriced Adobe Suite prevents me from doing so.

 

[whodini]

^^^

The overheating problem is limited to the first gen G5 iMacs (like mine...). I've had to replace the power supply twice.

Still...

 

[Jumbie]

Originally Posted by nostrings

Also, One iMac that decided to try and burn itself alive.

 

[bkk]

Originally Posted by m@T

Yes there is a Windows and Linux version, but is there a Mac GIMP?



You also need X11 for the Mac version of GIMP, and yes, it is lacking features.

 

[Matt]

Originally Posted by bkk

You also need X11 for the Mac version of GIMP, and yes, it is lacking features.
yeah, to be honest I think that anything that requires X11 basically means "no Mac version yet"

 

[Eason]

Back in the pre/during Win95 days, macs owned. now, there's really no point. Same hardware, jacked up prices, marsupialed case design so you can't replace your own hard drive without 3 hours of labor... nothing special about OSX, it was about the time OSX became standard that I jumped ship and sold my Mac after using them for all my life.

 

[Jumbie]

Originally Posted by Eason

now, there's really no point. Same hardware, jacked up prices, marsupialed case design so you can't replace your own hard drive without 3 hours of labor... nothing special about OSX, it was about the time OSX became standard that I jumped ship and sold my Mac after using them for all my life.

Blasphemer!!!!!!!!

 

[chrome_dout]

You shouldn't, it's that simple really.

 

[Artisan Fan]

Originally Posted by Eason

Back in the pre/during Win95 days, macs owned. now, there's really no point. Same hardware, jacked up prices, marsupialed case design so you can't replace your own hard drive without 3 hours of labor... nothing special about OSX, it was about the time OSX became standard that I jumped ship and sold my Mac after using them for all my life.

Nothing special about OSX? It destroys XP and Vista in my experience.

 

[mink31]

Originally Posted by Eason

... marsupialed case design so you can't replace your own hard drive without 3 hours of labor...
It would take me literally 10 seconds to swap harddrives on the new MacBook...so now they're without a doubt less marsupialed in this regard.

 

[bigbadbuff]

I used to want one, until I had to start supporting them. I am completely underwhelmed hardware wise, and OS X seems decent at best.

If they were competitively priced, maybe worth considering. As is, LOFL

 

[Eason]

Originally Posted by mink31

It would take me literally 10 seconds to swap harddrives on the new MacBook...so now they're without a doubt less marsupialed in this regard.

That's nice but the MacBook air still requires surgery.

 

[GQgeek]

why am i reading this stupid thread when i have an exam saturday and I've spent about 1 day all term learning the course material?

 

[PRINCE CHARLES]

Guys i need to get new Laptop - predominately for Photo storage/editing aswell as Housing my Large music/movie catalogue. I am looking at getting a new Macbook probably 13 "

If anyone has any other recomendations for my needs i would appreciate any avice.

Cheers.