Mac vs. PC

I agree.

New Macbook Airs should run Traktor Pro 2 with no problem. They’re actually pretty snappy machines, processor-wise, and the newer models have 2 USB slots, so you can connect to a controller and use a mouse (I still use a mouse—trackpads don’t cut it when I’m DJing).

So it only took a few months to have the classic Mac vs PC mud-slinging match 🙂

For the record, I use a PC, and if it’s maintained well, it shouldnt give you any problems.

But I would still love a Mac, yet I have a one year old (and powerful) PC – so my student status definatly doesnt allow me to go out buying new laptops…. Windows will have to do…..

I have a PC (and Always Have Done); if I had the Money Spare I would have Investigated a MAC; however I Don’t; and at Present can’t see me Ever having any Spare Money; so Unfortunately I have No Opinion; apart from the High Price of MACS of course; which seem Extortionate; and I Certainly wouldn’t want a MAC to ‘Look Good’

D-Jam, if i was gay and not married… I’d Ferkin LURVE you, man! Pmsl..

My sentiments exactly.. it aint about what you’ve not got, but knowing the best way to use what you have got!

Emma Partnow, post: 5473 wrote: I have a PC (and Always Have Done); if I had the Money Spare I would have Investigated a MAC; however I Don’t; and at Present can’t see me Ever having any Spare Money; so Unfortunately I have No Opinion; apart from the High Price of MACS of course; which seem Extortionate; and I Certainly wouldn’t want a MAC to ‘Look Good’

I understand people who balk at Apple’s pricing or for whom it doesn’t make sense to shell out that much cash. But I think in the bigger view Apple computers are really not more expensive when you consider their value holds up better (you can sell older Macs at very good prices because they are still useful after many years), they are generally more well-built and less prone to hardware and software problems, and you avoid the hassles many users encounter, such as viruses and malware. So while you might pay more upfront, it evens out over time. There have been a few non-biased studies showing that the “true” price is really pretty similar when everything is taken into account.

And anyone who buys something just to look good… that’s just a shame.

I hear you Mike, but you would be shocked how many guys I’ve seen who bought Mac and even Serato because they simply were not computer literate. I am NOT claiming anyone who buys a Mac or even Serato is an idiot when it comes to computers, but you look at how much the Geniuses at any Apple Store are heavily utilized, and it speaks volumes on the general Mac user. Apple has been smart to make their systems very user-friendly and to have the easy resources to run to for help. Even these guys picking Serato many times was because they wanted things simple, and even felt Traktor was too complex.

I don’t think Macs are toys, but I disparage the myths that many claim they’re superior machines. They are superior IN THE OPINION OF THE PERSON CLAIMING IT. I still surprise people when they see the Thinkpad come out of the bag and Windows booting up. Some still can’t figure out why I never have problems on my machines. I still shock even more when I do design and multimedia work on my PCs.

Whenever someone comes on these boards asking about what laptop to buy, I first find out if they’re technically savvy or the kind of person who breaks a computer just by touching it. If they are the type who easily break things, then I push them to Mac. Not some snide thing, but the closed Apple system thinking is what protects the computer idiots from themselves. It’s why they are hardcore on what they allow with iOS.

However, you pay a price for that ease. You might not be able to tweak your system the way you might want, or wonder why you have less software choices in the non-music realm, or especially why you pay a lot more for Apple products over Windows machines.

I’m a control freak with my machines, and I never felt like I got that with Apple devices. I can live with it in terms of my iPhone, but not my computers. I even fear Apple is taking their OS towards being more “smartphone” and it makes me wonder how the DVS manufacturers will handle that.

I do read some Mac-centric sites. I get irked whenever fanboys like MG Siegler continually kisses Steve Jobs’ butt and can’t seem to write about anything without somehow leading the article towards “Apple is the best and they can do no wrong”. I do like though when i go on Macrumors and see guys who love their Apple machines, but do not accept everything Jobs does in an unquestionable manner. They’ll give plenty of heat when a stupid decision is made or they feel the products are being dumbed down too much or limited. I can take anyone more seriously if they’re willing to challenge their idols.

It’s why I won’t ever recommend Windows Vista to anyone unless they’re fully sure they know how to manage the crazy security protocols. I still think it was overkill on Microsoft’s part.