Mac or PC - Page 3

Michael · 01-05-2008, 10:02 AM

A few years back I made a conscious decision to turn to a PC, and now there is no turning back at least for a while. Years ago PC's were just business computers and now the are much more. Besides there is certain adobe software that doesn't work on a Mac. I believe they just got After Effect and Premiere and Adobe On Location doesn't work on a Mac I don't believe if you shoot video. I really wanted to get into motion graphics and learn After Effects that is why I made my initial switch.

While I was in school I found Maya rather daunting in my 3d modeling class and wanted to use 3DS Max, so I had to move to PC for that reason as well. Certainly the initial argument was that Mac's handled graphics better than PC's, and that was true 15 years ago, however there is little to no difference now. Viruses are concern for some, personally my design PC is never hooked to the internet, I don't do anything on it except design and get updates for my software.

I have a Presario with 3 gig and a 512 Nvidia GeForce Graphics card with a 22 inch Gateway HD monitor, accompanied by a 17 flat screen for duel monitoring. Now this works for me fine and there is never a hickup or slow down. All together I believe I spent roughly 1500 US for everything. My point is you can stack up a pretty awesome work station that is fully functional for a fraction of the cost. Besides with the cost of the CS3 Masters Suite who couldn't use the extra cash.

WPCandy · 01-05-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by alyCe

I got a white MacBook with 2GHz Core 2 Duo and 2 GB memory and it works wonders. It's only weakness is some lagging when multitasking several CS3-progs (illy, ps and inDesign for example) and when doing medium/heavy music editing/recording. My mac crashes about once or twice a month, and after restarting it's all purdy. The only problem with my MacBook is that in Opera when running flash-heavy sites the fan goes up to 6-7000 rpm and sounds like a plane taking off :P

Hmm, I have the same one as you do, except for the 2GB of RAM. Do you think I should upgrade?

Boomstein · 01-05-2008, 12:42 PM

I work with PC's all day as it is my job (IT support at a Belgian university, yes they exist) But I am secretly longing for an i-mac here at home, with a big beautiful screen. Please donate!

meeko311 · 01-08-2008, 06:28 PM

I currently have a PC for 2 reasons. 1. Because I can get much more PC for my money than when a Mac and 2. All my software is for the PC and there's no way I would be able to replace all that software and buy a Mac desktop on top of it all.

I wish I had a Mac because they are much cooler than PC obviously and they are trendy. They are very expensive however.

Distill · 01-08-2008, 07:16 PM

I had a MacBook Pro at my old job, which I LOVED (the computer, I mean) so I knew I wanted to stick with Mac when I went out on my own. I borrowed my friends PC Laptop for a bit while I transitioned, and HATED it! I'm sure they're fine if you're used to the PC environment, but it's a real pain in the ass if you're switching into it. A few weeks later I bought my own machine. The budget is a little tighter, though, now that I'm paying the bills, so I got the absolute base-model MacBook.

My lone gig runs the Adobe Suite apps well, until you try to multitask 4+ CS3 apps at the same time (then it's more like the 13.3" Engine that Could) How often do you really HAVE to run 4 at once, though? Anyone wanting to get into a Mac but can't pony up for their Pro-Level stuff, the consumer line works great for almost anything. If you're doing a lot of video, though, don't even think about it, step it up.

MacBook screen real estate leaves MUCH to be desired (again, 13.3"), so I'm scraping together cash for a 24" iMac dream. I'm looking to get more into video, too, so the increase in processing power is how I'm justifying this to myself. Oh, how I do love to justify . . .

Purpleoctopussy · 01-09-2008, 06:00 PM

I own a macbook pro and i would never go back to a PC! Although I believe it is a good thing to have the ability to work with both platforms, keeps you a little more versatile.

Saywells · 01-09-2008, 08:01 PM

I highly recommend the 24" aluminum iMac.
They are NOT soo expensive, they ARE practical, and there aren't major compatability issues.
These are all qualities of a decade old outlook of PC users on the Mac platform, and no longer apply.

In reality:
Most design software is on both platforms.
A new iMac can cost as little as $1300.
All filetypes can be read on Mac and PC.
Leopard adds security, speed, and ease to your work space. the poster above is correct: Spaces is SOO handy.

I don't have a very big desk, but I do have a very big computer with a TINY footprint. So, it is Quite practical.

Gino · 01-09-2008, 08:05 PM

Thats the one I'm looking into the 24 inch, the smaller screen size seems a little to small.

obthirteen · 01-09-2008, 09:04 PM

I had a 20" iMac G5 that I loved, but I ended up selling it because I'm putting that money towards a new Mac Pro. I also have a white Macbook 2Ghz Intel Core Duo with 2 gigs of RAM.

I've used PCs my whole life until like 2 years ago. In my opinion they are both cool, but I don't think I will ever switch back. I would buy a computer with Windows on it, but I will not stop using Macs ever.

Virgil · 01-12-2008, 02:12 AM

I decided to switch to a 24inch iMac this year, I don't know exactly when, I am reading a lot about Macs lately and my mind is somehow set on it.

01-05-2008, 10:02 AM	#21
Michael Intern Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina Posts: 20	PC for Me A few years back I made a conscious decision to turn to a PC, and now there is no turning back at least for a while. Years ago PC's were just business computers and now the are much more. Besides there is certain adobe software that doesn't work on a Mac. I believe they just got After Effect and Premiere and Adobe On Location doesn't work on a Mac I don't believe if you shoot video. I really wanted to get into motion graphics and learn After Effects that is why I made my initial switch. While I was in school I found Maya rather daunting in my 3d modeling class and wanted to use 3DS Max, so I had to move to PC for that reason as well. Certainly the initial argument was that Mac's handled graphics better than PC's, and that was true 15 years ago, however there is little to no difference now. Viruses are concern for some, personally my design PC is never hooked to the internet, I don't do anything on it except design and get updates for my software. I have a Presario with 3 gig and a 512 Nvidia GeForce Graphics card with a 22 inch Gateway HD monitor, accompanied by a 17 flat screen for duel monitoring. Now this works for me fine and there is never a hickup or slow down. All together I believe I spent roughly 1500 US for everything. My point is you can stack up a pretty awesome work station that is fully functional for a fraction of the cost. Besides with the cost of the CS3 Masters Suite who couldn't use the extra cash.

01-05-2008, 12:42 PM	#23
Boomstein Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lier, Belgium Posts: 61	I work with PC's all day as it is my job (IT support at a Belgian university, yes they exist) But I am secretly longing for an i-mac here at home, with a big beautiful screen. Please donate! __________________ Against Boredom Even Gods Struggle In Vain -- F. Nietzsche

01-09-2008, 08:05 PM	#28
Gino Administrator/Founder Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 1,034	Thats the one I'm looking into the 24 inch, the smaller screen size seems a little to small. __________________ Free Business Cards // T Shirts Blog // How to Start A Clothing Line

01-09-2008, 09:04 PM	#29
obthirteen Intern Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 12	I had a 20" iMac G5 that I loved, but I ended up selling it because I'm putting that money towards a new Mac Pro. I also have a white Macbook 2Ghz Intel Core Duo with 2 gigs of RAM. I've used PCs my whole life until like 2 years ago. In my opinion they are both cool, but I don't think I will ever switch back. I would buy a computer with Windows on it, but I will not stop using Macs ever. __________________ [ + ] myspace . [ + ] flickr . [ + ] deviantart . [ + ] work Last edited by obthirteen : 01-09-2008 at 09:10 PM.

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01-08-2008, 06:28 PM	#24
meeko311 Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 23	I currently have a PC for 2 reasons. 1. Because I can get much more PC for my money than when a Mac and 2. All my software is for the PC and there's no way I would be able to replace all that software and buy a Mac desktop on top of it all. I wish I had a Mac because they are much cooler than PC obviously and they are trendy. They are very expensive however.

01-08-2008, 07:16 PM	#25
Distill Designer/Copywriter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DePere, WI Posts: 93	I had a MacBook Pro at my old job, which I LOVED (the computer, I mean) so I knew I wanted to stick with Mac when I went out on my own. I borrowed my friends PC Laptop for a bit while I transitioned, and HATED it! I'm sure they're fine if you're used to the PC environment, but it's a real pain in the ass if you're switching into it. A few weeks later I bought my own machine. The budget is a little tighter, though, now that I'm paying the bills, so I got the absolute base-model MacBook. My lone gig runs the Adobe Suite apps well, until you try to multitask 4+ CS3 apps at the same time (then it's more like the 13.3" Engine that Could) How often do you really HAVE to run 4 at once, though? Anyone wanting to get into a Mac but can't pony up for their Pro-Level stuff, the consumer line works great for almost anything. If you're doing a lot of video, though, don't even think about it, step it up. MacBook screen real estate leaves MUCH to be desired (again, 13.3"), so I'm scraping together cash for a 24" iMac dream. I'm looking to get more into video, too, so the increase in processing power is how I'm justifying this to myself. Oh, how I do love to justify . . .

01-09-2008, 06:00 PM	#26
Purpleoctopussy Junior Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: P.G., Canada Posts: 28	I own a macbook pro and i would never go back to a PC! Although I believe it is a good thing to have the ability to work with both platforms, keeps you a little more versatile.

01-09-2008, 08:01 PM	#27
Saywells on Main Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 101	I highly recommend the 24" aluminum iMac. They are NOT soo expensive, they ARE practical, and there aren't major compatability issues. These are all qualities of a decade old outlook of PC users on the Mac platform, and no longer apply. In reality: Most design software is on both platforms. A new iMac can cost as little as $1300. All filetypes can be read on Mac and PC. Leopard adds security, speed, and ease to your work space. the poster above is correct: Spaces is SOO handy. I don't have a very big desk, but I do have a very big computer with a TINY footprint. So, it is Quite practical.

01-12-2008, 02:12 AM	#30
Virgil Intern Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	I decided to switch to a 24inch iMac this year, I don't know exactly when, I am reading a lot about Macs lately and my mind is somehow set on it.