----------------------------------- ecookman Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:37 pm Thinking of buying a mac? ----------------------------------- http://main.makeuseoflimited.netdna-cdn.com/tech-fun/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/whynottobuyamac.png now, before you hate on me and say macs are great, yeah the OS is LOL, but the whole "mac" is over priced I find... and apparently someone has noticed the same thing lol want a mac? I'd say build a PC and load on OSX ----------------------------------- rdrake Wed Oct 20, 2010 4:52 pm RE:Thinking of buying a mac? ----------------------------------- I'll give this topic 24 hours before it turns into such a huge flame war that it'll need to be locked. ----------------------------------- andrew. Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:02 pm RE:Thinking of buying a mac? ----------------------------------- Well, it's all personal opinion. Personally, I like my MBP (2008 model) because it's sturdy, fast (yes, even though it's C2D), and portable (more than my friend's laptops). The OS itself is decent, and IMO on par with Windows 7; I like both of them the same. However, you can legally install Windows on a Mac, but not OS X on a "PC". Installing OS X on a PC is against Apple's EULA, which I believe is illegal. Not to mention, if you manage to install OS X on a PC, many drivers probably won't work right, and a system update will most likely make your computer unusable. Although, I do agree that Apple charges a lot for their hardware (more than other manufacturers). But you have to consider the fact that they engineer everything into a sturdy, aesthetically-pleasing form factor. The Mac laptop designs are very good, definitely better than what I've seen from other companies and the prices for the laptops (i.e. MBP) aren't very steep considering the thought and design that went into it. However, I do believe that the Mac Pro, specifically, is very overpriced because it's basically a regular-sized computer in a regular case. The only special thing I can see about it is that the motherboard (in the 12-core version) supports 2 CPUs. But then again, this is all my opinion. ----------------------------------- Insectoid Wed Oct 20, 2010 5:29 pm RE:Thinking of buying a mac? ----------------------------------- hackintoshes are buggy and getting the right drivers for your hardware is a rare thing. I buy legit macs because of the design of the hardware. Yes, it's far more expensive. However, while the numbers on the box might be the same as a far cheaper laptop, the quality of the hardware is significantly better. Have you ever used a mac trackpad? I prefer it over my mouse for general-purpose computing. How many laptops have full-sized keys on the keyboard without cramping them together and having them awkwardly placed? Not many. Most non-apple laptops (hereby referred to as PCs for ease) have either keys too small to use effectively or large enough but awkwardly placed, and the trackpads are often tiny, inaccurate and unresponsive. Yes, there are exceptions, but only for a comparable price to a macbook. Macbooks are made of aluminum and are hard to damage. Most .> It should be temporary though since I'm gonna get a new comp when I go to university. Hopefully it can last for a few more months lol.