I have a PC that is very powerful. It runs all the modern games and editing software I use regularly (Photoshop, AfterEffects etc).
The way I see it, a PC can do anything a Mac can do and more.
For example,
A PC can run all the high end applications. It can be easily upgraded without having to take it back to a retailer to do a simple task such as replacing RAM.
There is generally more support for PC from developers due to its monopoly. It is FAR CHEAPER. My PC costed me around £1,200 but a Mac with similar specs (the only one being the Mac Pro) runs you like close to £2,500.
That's about double the price.
Also, Apple lies when they say they create all the hardware and software together. The hard drives and RAM are made by big manufacturers (WD/Corsair etc). The processors by Intel. Graphics by ATI.
Apple pretty much only builds the case and the motherboard to go with their OS.
I'll agree that the OS is alot more intuitive and just better than Windows 7. I'll also agree that you can dualboot to Windows.
But if I'm buying a Mac, why should I have to also run Windows? Might as well just get a PC if I'm gonna run Windows anyway. Lack of viruses are pretty nifty but nothing a good Antivirus won't solve.
So, basically, does an Operating System, a case and a motherboard qualify for double the price? I have high doubts. OSX Lion may be brilliant. But it's not that good.
I'm not bashing on Apple here. I'm just curious as to what value a person like me, editor and gamer, has in purchasing a Mac.
Thanks alot.
Annie.
The way I see it, a PC can do anything a Mac can do and more.
For example,
A PC can run all the high end applications. It can be easily upgraded without having to take it back to a retailer to do a simple task such as replacing RAM.
There is generally more support for PC from developers due to its monopoly. It is FAR CHEAPER. My PC costed me around £1,200 but a Mac with similar specs (the only one being the Mac Pro) runs you like close to £2,500.
That's about double the price.
Also, Apple lies when they say they create all the hardware and software together. The hard drives and RAM are made by big manufacturers (WD/Corsair etc). The processors by Intel. Graphics by ATI.
Apple pretty much only builds the case and the motherboard to go with their OS.
I'll agree that the OS is alot more intuitive and just better than Windows 7. I'll also agree that you can dualboot to Windows.
But if I'm buying a Mac, why should I have to also run Windows? Might as well just get a PC if I'm gonna run Windows anyway. Lack of viruses are pretty nifty but nothing a good Antivirus won't solve.
So, basically, does an Operating System, a case and a motherboard qualify for double the price? I have high doubts. OSX Lion may be brilliant. But it's not that good.
I'm not bashing on Apple here. I'm just curious as to what value a person like me, editor and gamer, has in purchasing a Mac.
Thanks alot.
Annie.