Mac or PC

mhankosk
mhankosk Posts: 532 Member
edited November 11 in Chit-Chat
I am thinking about getting a new laptop cause mine broke a while back. I was just curious if anyone had suggestions on which one I should get. :)

I plan on just using it for every day stuff. Nothing fancy. I don't play video games and I probably wont store many documents on it but I want it to be fast.

Thanks for your suggestions (in advance) :flowerforyou:
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  • ket_the_jet
    ket_the_jet Posts: 1,257 Member
    Mac. But I would always recommend a desktop over a laptop.
    -wtk
  • hennyben
    hennyben Posts: 313 Member
    Mac. That is all.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    I've had a Macbook Pro for the past four years. I love it. =D It's barely even slow, though by this point I'm thinking it will probably just explode one day. I bet Apple planted a self destruct device in it so they can have more of my money.
  • _binary_jester_
    _binary_jester_ Posts: 2,132 Member
    You'll pay for a Mac...a lot more for the name. I tell people this. Figure out what you want it to do. Look at the most demaning piece of software you want to run. Look at the recommended requirements and shoot for a little higher.

    Most people these days completely over buy for what they really need.
  • Darkskinned88
    Darkskinned88 Posts: 1,177 Member
    PC, especially if you want something simple (cheap)
  • Saruman_w
    Saruman_w Posts: 1,531 Member
    Linux
  • LadyKT
    LadyKT Posts: 287 Member
    I've had a Macbook Pro for the past four years. I love it. =D It's barely even slow, though by this point I'm thinking it will probably just explode one day. I bet Apple planted a self destruct device in it so they can have more of my money.

    ^ this. I've had my Macbook (not pro) for almost 5 years without any hitch. It's only now just starting to show signs of it's age.

    But speaking as someone who's a former PC owner - i think i went through 3 of them in 5 years.

    You get what you pay for here.

    And once you go Mac, you never go back ;-)
  • Krizzle4Rizzle
    Krizzle4Rizzle Posts: 2,704 Member
    PC because

    1.) I am not a huge fan of OS
    2.) Macs are so expensive

    BUT macs are so sexy.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    Mac has fantastic customer support. If you think you'll need any help, or if you do anything that exposes you to high virus potential (downloading music or nekkid pics) then go with the Mac.

    If you already know what you're doing, and you don't plan to be at risk for viral attack, go with the cheaper PC.
  • itsuki
    itsuki Posts: 520 Member
    It really depends on what you want to use it for. I will put in the caveat that I am a Mac user here.

    If you're just looking for something to write emails and tool around the internet, I would say PC, possibly a netbook to lower costs.

    If you're looking for something to game on, I would go PC (and I would go desktop, not laptop).

    If you're looking for something to do graphics, video, or sound editing, I would say Mac.

    If you are a big fan of customer support, and appreciate being able to call someone up for something as simple as "where did my itunes icon go" (something my mom actually called AppleCare about, lol!) I would say Mac, and get the extended warranty.

    If money is no object and you want the best-designed one, I would go Mac.

    Based on your description (just doing day-to-day stuff and you want it to be fast), I would say go PC. Unless money is no object, and then I would say go MacBook air, as it's one of the few laptops out there with a SSD (someone correct me if I'm wrong), which can add to the whole speed thing.
  • WhittRak
    WhittRak Posts: 567 Member
    PC ...for sure
  • medaglia_06
    medaglia_06 Posts: 282 Member
    Mac! Once you go Mac, you never go back...
  • Laceylala
    Laceylala Posts: 3,094 Member
    MAC hands down. My only suggestion if you buy a mac is to remember to back it up once a month...because the only time you will ever have an issue with it is when it dies. (Yes I know this could be viewed as an overgeneralization..but has always been my experience.)

    And as far as compatibility issues go - just make sure to look on the back of whatever you are buying to make sure its compatible. Generally there is an icon that tells you. Its fairly simple if you remember to look.
  • sandy729
    sandy729 Posts: 232 Member
    Mac! Once you go Mac, you never go back...

    This!
  • gordon53
    gordon53 Posts: 20
    I've got a basic IMac, son has a more sophisticated IMac, as he uses it for work, and daughter has a macbook. We all bought after using iPhones for a while. I've got an iPad too, and no compatibility issues.

    Expensive to buy, but vastly superior to any Windows based pc or laptop I've ever worked with.
  • Masachapa
    Masachapa Posts: 79
    Linux

    Linux!! Faster, easier, safer, etc.....
  • Chagama
    Chagama Posts: 543 Member
    Mac. Love my Mac at home, hate my Windows laptop from work.
  • bshedwick
    bshedwick Posts: 659 Member
    If you can afford it, the Macbook Air is an incredible laptop. And super fast due to the Solid State Drive (instead of a regular hard drive).

    I went Mac last year, and won't go back.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    You'll pay for a Mac...a lot more for the name. I tell people this. Figure out what you want it to do. Look at the most demaning piece of software you want to run. Look at the recommended requirements and shoot for a little higher.

    Most people these days completely over buy for what they really need.

    Very true. I would never get a Mac to be cool since they're so expensive. I have one because it makes sense for my job, which has to do with graphics. A new 15'' Macbook Pro will run you 2000 or 2500 whereas a decent PC costs a lot less.
  • TundraTed
    TundraTed Posts: 254 Member
    My 5 year-old iMac runs great and I have never had a virus or problem. How many 5 year old PC's are the same way?

    My whole family has switched to Mac's since I bought my first one.

    Mac all the way.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    Mac.

    My husband has a MacBook Pro and it's awesome. Our young kids have dropped it several times and walk on it all the time and it's still going strong. My PC laptop on the other hand, is a piece of crap. After maybe 18 months of use it now has a battery life of 15 minutes. The backlighting dims when it's not plugged in and the screen is so reflective I can't see a thing. While this is a problem that is specific to my brand of laptop, that doesn't change the fact that Windows simply sucks.
  • SteveHunt113
    SteveHunt113 Posts: 648 Member
    It really depends on what you want to use it for. I will put in the caveat that I am a Mac user here.

    If you're just looking for something to write emails and tool around the internet, I would say PC, possibly a netbook to lower costs.

    If you're looking for something to game on, I would go PC (and I would go desktop, not laptop).

    If you're looking for something to do graphics, video, or sound editing, I would say Mac.

    If you are a big fan of customer support, and appreciate being able to call someone up for something as simple as "where did my itunes icon go" (something my mom actually called AppleCare about, lol!) I would say Mac, and get the extended warranty.

    If money is no object and you want the best-designed one, I would go Mac.

    Based on your description (just doing day-to-day stuff and you want it to be fast), I would say go PC. Unless money is no object, and then I would say go MacBook air, as it's one of the few laptops out there with a SSD (someone correct me if I'm wrong), which can add to the whole speed thing.
    This pretty much says it all. If you do go PC, good antivirus is a must. That's the biggest drawback. I'm sure all the virus's are written by Mac users! :grumble:
  • Huffdogg
    Huffdogg Posts: 1,934 Member
    Sounds like a tablet would work well for you. You could probably get away with an iPad.
  • TheCats_Meow
    TheCats_Meow Posts: 438 Member
    I just converted to a Macbook Pro and I LOVE it!

    It's a bit of a challenge getting used to when you're coming from a PC but it's not difficult. Like you, I don't use it for anything too specific, just usual everyday stuff and Photoshop for picture editing.

    So far, so good!
  • DeeJayTJ
    DeeJayTJ Posts: 355 Member
    depends on what you need it for.

    at work and for the most part i use PC.

    at home and for my OTHER work i use a mac book.

    for multimedia purposes - production etc - mac all the way.
  • inetgirl
    inetgirl Posts: 174 Member
    If all your going to do is surf the net, play online games, make docs then buy a pc. (cheaper)

    If you already have a printer, home network setup, have software you already love, then buy a pc. However, if your running something older than Windows 7, you may have to replace this stuff anyway. Or download new drivers for printers, etc.

    If you want to do graphic design, have better customer support. Make movies, download music, and a lot more. Then buy a Mac.
  • lumina0o0
    lumina0o0 Posts: 498 Member
    Linux

    Linux!! Faster, easier, safer, etc.....
    lol...
    PC, mac's are great if your looking to do things like music, photography and other things like that, but a pc you can upgrade if something goes wrong, with a mac you have to go buy another whole computer.
  • Dilfster
    Dilfster Posts: 416 Member
    I will never buy a PC again. I love my Mac too much!
  • MattGetsMad
    MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
    If you want something that is super easy to use and just "works", get a mac.

    If price is an issue mac is out.

    There are several different PC laptops out there that are wonderful, but I would never buy a laptop.

    If you need to type alot on the go, then maybe a laptop.

    Just want email, browse, apps, get some type of tablet.
  • unhinge
    unhinge Posts: 318 Member
    Mac! Once you go Mac, you never go back...

    This!

    Yep this!
    Or Lenix
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