I don't really like replying to these sort of threads because these kind of silly, pointless arguments tend to get nowhere very quickly. I'll gladly give credit where credit is due but not once did I see an argument here that couldn't be easily refuted. But honestly, all I see here is a bunch of armchair quarterbacking.
I personally use OS X because it handles resources very well for what I use it for as opposed to a Windows OS with the same hardware. I know and tested this because I dual/triple boot my Mac with various other OSs to test performance (because it's what I do). Seriously, it isn't all about the price. If you can't afford a Mac, my advice to you is to get a good PC not start ranting and raving because the price is too high and you can buy an extremely better PC for less than the Mac is worth.
In the end it's about the operating system and what it can do with all that hardware. You could sit here and tell me what a great deal you'll get for your computer parts, but in the end a PC is still runs on Windows. I also use Windows on a regular basis for testing purposes and nothing more. Fact of the matter is that Mac's past is Windows' future. One day we'll all wake up and Microsoft will have an operating system that is more user intuitive than a Mac and leave the end user with a pleasant experience. Until that day, I'll stick with my Mac. If Microsoft get Windows 7 right, I would definitely consider using Windows more often and I'll have no problem with that decision.
Who honestly cares what OS any person uses and why does it matter so much to you? If someone paid a premium price for something, does it actually bother you? I dislike smug fanboys of ANY operating system. Use what best suits you. Don't drink the koolaid.
Fug_Dup wrote:I don't really like replying to these sort of threads because these kind of silly, pointless arguments tend to get nowhere very quickly. I'll gladly give credit where credit is due but not once did I see an argument here that couldn't be easily refuted. But honestly, all I see here is a bunch of armchair quarterbacking.
I personally use OS X because it handles resources very well for what I use it for as opposed to a Windows OS with the same hardware. I know and tested this because I dual/triple boot my Mac with various other OSs to test performance (because it's what I do). Seriously, it isn't all about the price. If you can't afford a Mac, my advice to you is to get a good PC not start ranting and raving because the price is too high and you can buy an extremely better PC for less than the Mac is worth.
In the end it's about the operating system and what it can do with all that hardware. You could sit here and tell me what a great deal you'll get for your computer parts, but in the end a PC is still runs on Windows. I also use Windows on a regular basis for testing purposes and nothing more. Fact of the matter is that Mac's past is Windows' future. One day we'll all wake up and Microsoft will have an operating system that is more user intuitive than a Mac and leave the end user with a pleasant experience. Until that day, I'll stick with my Mac. If Microsoft get Windows 7 right, I would definitely consider using Windows more often and I'll have no problem with that decision.
Who honestly cares what OS any person uses and why does it matter so much to you? If someone paid a premium price for something, does it actually bother you? I dislike smug fanboys of ANY operating system. Use what best suits you. Don't drink the koolaid.
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People need to realize that a mac having similar specs to a pc will outperform that pc. That goes a long way in off setting price, but of course, paying extra for the rest of that off set is a personal choice.
You don't complain to someone for buying a luxury car that costs a lot more yet performs similar to a mid range sedan, do you?
Mostly the issue I have is with the OS resource/performance comparisons. They are trivial at best, yet Mac users swear by it. I don't think there has ever been a time when my OS has caused me performance issues in the 10 years I've been using computers.
But then you have those same kinds of people who flip out when something like their CPU jumps 1 degree in temperature, too. Stupid details that really amount to nothing, IMO.
People need to realize that a mac having similar specs to a pc will outperform that pc. That goes a long way in off setting price, but of course, paying extra for the rest of that off set is a personal choice.
You don't complain to someone for buying a luxury car that costs a lot more yet performs similar to a mid range sedan, do you?
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Yes, this is exactly what I mean. It's just a personal choice. Nothing more. Nothing less. =)
Reise wrote:Mostly the issue I have is with the OS resource/performance comparisons. They are trivial at best, yet Mac users swear by it. I don't think there has ever been a time when my OS has caused me performance issues in the 10 years I've been using computers.
But then you have those same kinds of people who flip out when something like their CPU jumps 1 degree in temperature, too. Stupid details that really amount to nothing, IMO.
I think I'm referring to a different type of 'resource usage' argument than the one you are talking about, so I apologize for any confusion.
I'm referring to something that you may have noticed recently in Windows more commonly known as 'Windows Aero'. Now, to most people having Aero enabled in Vista means basically enabling the 'eye candy' of the OS. It's actually a very advanced feature that allows built-in complex graphical effects to made on-the-fly with the usage of very little resources. It's a very attractive feature in Vista and also one of the main reasons people enjoy using it. But that's what I mean. Macs have had this type of technology for many years already and it has improved greatly over time and I'm honestly glad that Microsoft has finally decided to implement this into their future operating systems. Leopard has tons of these little effects that use very little resources and at the same time make the OS much more intuitive to use. Now don't get me wrong, it's not all special effects and some applications of this graphical feature are actually quite useful in every day tasks. I would love to show you some examples of what I'm referring to when I say 'intuitive' but I'm not at home right now. I'll try and post some examples later on. =)
Priam wrote:No there isn't, nor is this discussion solely about gaming.
i never understood why u need dual core processors 2.0GHz , 2Gb+ ram etc for web browsing/ music/ videos
You don't.
I'd even go as far to call those things 'Buzz words' to some extent. It sounds extremely cool, but unless your actually doing something that needs the capacity, it's an utter money waste.
