PC vs Mac

[ZiggysFryBoy]

That is, when they actually work.  VW = terrible quality.

and terribly expensive to repair.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Balls removal? Getting close to that stage in life anyway. 
As for the car, I don't know if you realize what you're missing until you drive the 405 in the hybrid lane.

That's the problem, I'm in my Tacoma truck and these hippies are in the diamond lane cruising at 55 while I'm trying to go 75 in the same lane.  Drives me nuts, especially since I could put one of these things in the back of my truck and carry them with me I think.   

[flash]

I currenty use a PC but I have had a lot of problems with it.  A lot of my friends use Macs and they say they are very reliable.  There would be an annoying transition period getting used to a Mac but i think it would be worth it.  If i ever get a new computer, I would probably lean in the direction of a Mac. 

[mu-rara]

If you're planning on buying a chick car like the Mazda 3 just buy a Jetta TDI.  Way better gas mileage and decent performance.

I replaced a Passat with the Mazda.  Passat was fairly reliable, but outrageously expensive to repair.  Mazda has a lot of spirit off the line.

[StillAWarrior]

About ready to pull the trigger on getting an iMac with Intel Core Duo, 4GB RAM, 500 GB Hard Drive, & 21.5 inch monitor.  I realize that I could get up to 3 decent PCs for the same price, but there's just so many cool features to a Mac not to mention the reduced concerns of viruses.

Anyone out there able to talk me out of doing it?

Just bought that same computer about three weeks ago.  Like you I debated with myself over the price difference.  We are loving the computer.  My wife loves it (and she's never loved any computer).  My kids love it.  The first time my 11-year-old daughter sat down at the computer she took one of her videos that was on the computer (that transferred over from our old computer) and made a movie out of it with graphics, music, etc.  It took her about 15 minutes -- and she had never used a mac before.  I'm sure there are pc programs out there that would have allowed her to do the same thing, but it was right there and it was simple.

Yes, they are expensive.  But they are really neat machines.
Edited to acknowledge that I'm admittedly still in the honeymoon period.  No problems yet, no need for repairs, etc.  I've found the transition fairly simple, but there still are things that take me a couple minutes to figure out.

[Hards Alumni]

I replaced a Passat with the Mazda.  Passat was fairly reliable, but outrageously expensive to repair.  Mazda has a lot of spirit off the line.

Mazda puts out some really nice cars.  If you think they are girl cars, get behind the wheel and they'll prove you wrong.  my speed6 has more balls than any VW out there... and my friend's passat is literally falling apart just as he is finishing paying it off. 

As for Mac's, they are novel, but not practical.  Sure they are cute and hip and family/user friendly; but in the long run, you can do a lot more with the PC.  Software, upgrades, etc.

[hairy worthen]

I'll buy a MAC right after I buy a Prius and have my balls cut off.

That might be the funniest and smartest thing you ever posted.

Its not the hybrids or prius that is the problem, its the smug attitude of most of the people who drive them. I especially hate the light green ones, like they are trying to prove to everyone they are environmentally superior. As if light green is more  sound than blue.

[KipsBayEagle]

I bought a mac four years ago, when my fourth pc labtop crashed and burned after months of continuoulsy slowing down from god only knows what.  The mac has run like new since the day I got it without ever getting a virus, or ever having a mechanical problem.  My brother switched to macs after I recommended it to him and now he loves them as well.  Yes macs are expensive, yes they aren't as powerful, and yes, macs do sort of look like gay spaceships.  But hell, they work.  Buy yourself a PC and I bet within a year it will be noticably slower than the day you bought it, will hardly work in 2, and in three, you'll probally be looking for a new one.  Buying a mac was one of the smartest tech decisions in my life, and i'll never go back to PC.

[MUBurrow]

Its not the hybrids or prius that is the problem, its the smug attitude of most of the people who drive them. I especially hate the light green ones, like they are trying to prove to everyone they are environmentally superior. As if light green is more  sound than blue.

Dear Nissan, on behalf of all regular environmentally conscious human beings,

the leaf!?!?! you named it the f**cking leaf!!?!?!

Sincerely, every person that thinks it would be nice if fuel efficiency and responsible energy were just trends that took over the entire industry, rather than a pigeonholed small target audience.

[Hards Alumni]

I bought a mac four years ago, when my fourth pc labtop crashed and burned after months of continuoulsy slowing down from god only knows what.  The mac has run like new since the day I got it without ever getting a virus, or ever having a mechanical problem.  My brother switched to macs after I recommended it to him and now he loves them as well.  Yes macs are expensive, yes they aren't as powerful, and yes, macs do sort of look like gay spaceships.  But hell, they work.  Buy yourself a PC and I bet within a year it will be noticably slower than the day you bought it, will hardly work in 2, and in three, you'll probally be looking for a new one.  Buying a mac was one of the smartest tech decisions in my life, and i'll never go back to PC.

I built my PC 5 years ago, and can still upgrade parts when I feel it is "slow".  If you get that many viruses you aren't taking proper care, or are too lazy to find a way to remove them.   It isn't as if a virus causes termites to eat your HDD or anything...

Why is it that when people think their computer is slower than it used to be it is the computer's fault, and not all of the random crap they accidentally (or purposely!) installed themself? 

[KipsBayEagle]

I built my PC 5 years ago, and can still upgrade parts when I feel it is "slow".  If you get that many viruses you aren't taking proper care, or are too lazy to find a way to remove them.   It isn't as if a virus causes termites to eat your HDD or anything...

Why is it that when people think their computer is slower than it used to be it is the computer's fault, and not all of the random crap they accidentally (or purposely!) installed themself? 

By crap installed, do you mean downloaded porn?  Because if you do than check and mate to you sir.

[MU B2002]

Why is it that when people think their computer is slower than it used to be it is the computer's fault, and not all of the random crap they accidentally (or purposely!) installed themself? 

You mean all the songs I downloaded from Napster (dated reference) Limewire (better?) are causing performance problems?  I thought downloading files from total strangers was safe?!

[Hards Alumni]

By crap installed, do you mean downloaded porn?  Because if you do than check and mate to you sir.

well yes.  But of course there are lots of places to pick up malware... and MU_B2002... I wouldn't even date yourself with Limewire.

I'd say most downloading nowadays is done via torrents.

[MU B2002]

well yes.  But of course there are lots of places to pick up malware... and MU_B2002... I wouldn't even date yourself with Limewire.

I'd say most downloading nowadays is done via torrents.

Yea I figured.  I just didn't know what people were using these days.

[Plaque Lives Matter!]

Any PC will slow down due to the massive amount of files downloaded and crap people put on there. Both PCs and Macs have their pros and cons for different things, but unfortunately taking 5 minutes to run antivirus software and a simply speed check program that is free to download will take care of most of your issues on a PC. As far as Macs go, great battery life but I am unwilling to pay 2000 dollars for a macbook pro when I can buy a 600 dollar toshiba with about the same performance when you factor in all of the features that Mac is not capable of.

[PBRme]

If you're planning on buying a chick car like the Mazda 3 just buy a Jetta TDI.  Way better gas mileage and decent performance.

Except Mazda is in the top half of automakers for reliability and VW is fighting it out in the bottom 3 and has been for 8-10 years

[ChicosBailBonds]

well yes.  But of course there are lots of places to pick up malware... and MU_B2002... I wouldn't even date yourself with Limewire.

I'd say most downloading nowadays is done via torrents.

What do you use to get rid of malware?  Just curious.  The thing I hate the most about my PC is the amount of time it takes to boot up, then once it's in Windows XP it still takes another 2 minutes it seems before I can actually launch anything.

I have very few things loading at startup, just a few essentials.  I don't know what else it could be....well except all the porn of course

[spiral97]

malwarebytes is the best around that I've found.

[Hards Alumni]

depends on how much you know about computers... just a suggestion though... go to start>run> and type "msconfig" and go to the startup tab.

turn off the crap you dont use, or didnt know was there... should speed up your start up.

i run AVG and spybot.  I used to run adaware back when it was good.... also there is 'Hijack This'... which is nice if you know a bit more about computers.

[ChicosBailBonds]

depends on how much you know about computers... just a suggestion though... go to start>run> and type "msconfig" and go to the startup tab.

turn off the crap you dont use, or didnt know was there... should speed up your start up.

i run AVG and spybot.  I used to run adaware back when it was good.... also there is 'Hijack This'... which is nice if you know a bit more about computers.

Yeah, done all of that.  I've used Hijack This for a number of years as well.   

By the way, any of you guys know much about Adobe Air?  I was going through my files this morning and that application is 105 GIGABYTES!!  Holy crap is it huge.