Comments on: 50 Reasons to Switch From Mac to PC http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/ Making Technology Easy for Everyone Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:45:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CMGarcia55isapieceofcraphttp://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36641 CMGarcia55isapieceofcrap Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:06:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36641 Um... if you can get an i7 desktop for $500-$800... why are there netbooks with Intel Atoms and 2GB of ram for $600? LOL Fail
Um… if you can get an i7 desktop for $500-$800… why are there netbooks with Intel Atoms and 2GB of ram for $600? LOL
Fail

]]> By: Thebubbuhttp://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36640 Thebubbu Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:04:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36640 "why spend 2500$ on a piece of shit laptop" That laptop is guaranteed to run for AT LEAST 7 years by Apple itself. I'd like to see Dell, HP, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony, Samsung, or any other manufacturer even guarantee 3 years for their computers. And no, you cannot get a Core i7 CPU running at 2.8Ghz for $500-$800. Those computers cost a minimum of $1000. So why spend, as you are says, double? (it's actually not, it's $1500 excluding warranty) Because you will have no viruses, multitouch, ease of use, convenience, integrated applications, a computer made of actual metal, and a guarantee for that computer... i'm not sure how this has "piece of shit" written over it?
“why spend 2500$ on a piece of shit laptop”
That laptop is guaranteed to run for AT LEAST 7 years by Apple itself. I’d like to see Dell, HP, Compaq, Toshiba, Sony, Samsung, or any other manufacturer even guarantee 3 years for their computers. And no, you cannot get a Core i7 CPU running at 2.8Ghz for $500-$800. Those computers cost a minimum of $1000. So why spend, as you are says, double? (it’s actually not, it’s $1500 excluding warranty) Because you will have no viruses, multitouch, ease of use, convenience, integrated applications, a computer made of actual metal, and a guarantee for that computer… i’m not sure how this has “piece of shit” written over it?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36638 Anonymous Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:56:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36638 Thankfully, I've long ago stopped having much to do with Macs; and no, this isn't coming from a PC fanboy. I encountered Macs "properly" after leaving Uni; where I'd been used to VAX/ VMS dumb terminals, DEC-Alpha terminals (running *Nix) and some PCs. And I'm sorry, but Macs are just weird- they strike me as the sole conifer tree in a deciduous forest, complaining that everyone else is a freak! I find it hard to believe Apple do so much useability research when their machines operate so massively differently to every other OS I've ever used (Windows, Redhat, VMS, BeOS, Solaris). @f1663f32d37ffffcda05ac38321d98dd:disqus Anyway, on to my main point. EVERY OS has it's faults bacause they're man-made. Add/ Remove programs isn't perfect, and when it doesn't work you have to start digging about in the registry, which isn't fun (unless you're happy risking trashing that machine). And the point about viruses doesn't hold with me; people traget Windows not because they hate Microsoft, but because it has alarge install base and that's the key. I have an AV solution on my smartphone (and no, it's not an iPhone so there's a smaller chance of me being targeted) but the point is is that Macs are getting hit more because they're becoming used more. It would happen with any OS, criminals will go where the money is, and in this case money directly correlates with the number of machines available. I'll finish by replying to uhhno's comment from a while back. The snag is, is that in my view Audi's aren't that great either (and no, I don't have one). If you're comparing cars, I would say a Mac needs to be the equivalent of a Ferrari Enzo, not an Audi. a 1.4l Audi A8 can do 0-60 in 8 seconds. My car can do it in 10. An Enzo could do it in less than 4. The fact that it's "just" an Audi wouldn't sell it to me. And- imho- you can't really compare it to a mansion. Mansions actually do something  normal houses don't- like have a vast amount more space in terms of living capacity and land. A mansion would let me have a swimming pool indoors which most houses don't. I could by a Mac, but it wouldn't really do anything a PC couldn't do. If I bought a Mac and it came with a CCTV system built in... that's a distinct advantage. But it just does normal "computing" tasks that any other computer would do.
Thankfully, I’ve long ago stopped having much to do with Macs; and no, this isn’t coming from a PC fanboy. I encountered Macs “properly” after leaving Uni; where I’d been used to VAX/ VMS dumb terminals, DEC-Alpha terminals (running *Nix) and some PCs. And I’m sorry, but Macs are just weird- they strike me as the sole conifer tree in a deciduous forest, complaining that everyone else is a freak! I find it hard to believe Apple do so much useability research when their machines operate so massively differently to every other OS I’ve ever used (Windows, Redhat, VMS, BeOS, Solaris).
@f1663f32d37ffffcda05ac38321d98dd:disqus Anyway, on to my main point. EVERY OS has it’s faults bacause they’re man-made. Add/ Remove programs isn’t perfect, and when it doesn’t work you have to start digging about in the registry, which isn’t fun (unless you’re happy risking trashing that machine). And the point about viruses doesn’t hold with me; people traget Windows not because they hate Microsoft, but because it has alarge install base and that’s the key. I have an AV solution on my smartphone (and no, it’s not an iPhone so there’s a smaller chance of me being targeted) but the point is is that Macs are getting hit more because they’re becoming used more. It would happen with any OS, criminals will go where the money is, and in this case money directly correlates with the number of machines available.
I’ll finish by replying to uhhno’s comment from a while back. The snag is, is that in my view Audi’s aren’t that great either (and no, I don’t have one). If you’re comparing cars, I would say a Mac needs to be the equivalent of a Ferrari Enzo, not an Audi. a 1.4l Audi A8 can do 0-60 in 8 seconds. My car can do it in 10. An Enzo could do it in less than 4. The fact that it’s “just” an Audi wouldn’t sell it to me. And- imho- you can’t really compare it to a mansion. Mansions actually do something  normal houses don’t- like have a vast amount more space in terms of living capacity and land. A mansion would let me have a swimming pool indoors which most houses don’t. I could by a Mac, but it wouldn’t really do anything a PC couldn’t do. If I bought a Mac and it came with a CCTV system built in… that’s a distinct advantage. But it just does normal “computing” tasks that any other computer would do.

]]> By: For god's sake...http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36634 For god's sake... Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:33:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36634 People HAVE to stop relating the mass of the system to personal experience... I honestly don't care if your mac broke down in 6 months or your PC got a virus and screwed up, I mean, what it all boils down to is personal preference, yes, I have a mac, and have owned a PC. I have tried both systems, I am not a gamer (on my computer anyway), and I have no grudge against either company. What I believe it boils down to is (apart from personal stories) The war is sparked by people just yelling about specs, my $1200 PC had BETTER specs (on paper) than the $2000 mac, however, the mac is faster, more powerful and perfect for what I enjoy doing. I'm not a computer expert but please stop posting shit about personal experience, it is not relevant to a mass population, show me someone disappointed with a mac and I'll show you someone disappointed with PC...
People HAVE to stop relating the mass of the system to personal experience…
I honestly don’t care if your mac broke down in 6 months or your PC got a virus and screwed up, I mean, what it all boils down to is personal preference, yes, I have a mac, and have owned a PC. I have tried both systems, I am not a gamer (on my computer anyway), and I have no grudge against either company. What I believe it boils down to is (apart from personal stories) The war is sparked by people just yelling about specs, my $1200 PC had BETTER specs (on paper) than the $2000 mac, however, the mac is faster, more powerful and perfect for what I enjoy doing. I’m not a computer expert but please stop posting shit about personal experience, it is not relevant to a mass population, show me someone disappointed with a mac and I’ll show you someone disappointed with PC…

]]> By: FUCKhttp://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36633 FUCK Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:39:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36633 You can run windows on your mac, so stop bitching
You can run windows on your mac, so stop bitching

]]> By: Ravenrdrhttp://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36630 Ravenrdr Sun, 22 Jan 2012 15:55:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36630 I have another reason to switch  back to a PC.  My hard drive  crashed after shutting off during update (An update was running, froze for about 20 minutes, I shut it off then could not reload the OS).  Apple says my beautiful IMac is irreparable (except in CA). because it is a "vintage" (read old) model.  I bought it in 2007.  The long and the short of it is:  Apple is unreliable.  I would never buy one again.
I have another reason to switch  back to a PC.  My hard drive  crashed after shutting off during update (An update was running, froze for about 20 minutes, I shut it off then could not reload the OS).  Apple says my beautiful IMac is irreparable (except in CA). because it is a “vintage” (read old) model.  I bought it in 2007.  The long and the short of it is:  Apple is unreliable.  I would never buy one again.

]]> By: CMGarcia55http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-8/#comment-36628 CMGarcia55 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:36:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36628 Ha for the 4000$ you spend on the mac I can get a better PC for half the price
Ha for the 4000$ you spend on the mac I can get a better PC for half the price

]]> By: CMGarcia55http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36627 CMGarcia55 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:34:00 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36627 You people are fucking retarded. You make fun of the writer about him talking about putting OSX on Windows machines and yet most Mac users do the same thing. Why spend 2500$ on a piece of shit laptop when you can spend 500-800$ for the same hardware?
You people are fucking retarded. You make fun of the writer about him talking about putting OSX on Windows machines and yet most Mac users do the same thing. Why spend 2500$ on a piece of shit laptop when you can spend 500-800$ for the same hardware?

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36453 Anonymous Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:33:35 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36453 Reasons to switch from to Apples from Oranges:Oranges do not support edible peel interfaces, without taste upgrades. Oranges do not support the colours red or green unless severely outmoded Orange systems do not have as large a stable and inedible coreMy point is TASTE! I like my Mac for some things (Audio recording/editing), I like my PC for others (plyblock pushups)
Reasons to switch from to Apples from Oranges:

Oranges do not support edible peel interfaces, without taste upgrades.
Oranges do not support the colours red or green unless severely outmoded
Orange systems do not have as large a stable and inedible core

My point is TASTE!
I like my Mac for some things (Audio recording/editing), I like my PC for others (plyblock pushups)

]]> By: Anonymoushttp://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/comment-page-9/#comment-36436 Anonymous Sat, 03 Dec 2011 04:50:19 +0000 http://www.besttechie.net/2008/02/21/50-reasons-to-switch-from-mac-to-pc/#comment-36436 See... this is the annoying thing about you PC ppl... you guys don't talk about the topic at hand... instead you go on to rants about Steve Jobs, the company itself, and other stuff like Android vs. IOS... like seriously... we're talking about Mac and PC... why the hell are you bringing up Steve Jobs like this? If your greatest inspiration was your dad and he passed away tomorrow, how would you like it if I kept bringing his memory up in vain? You are a disgrace... whether you supported the man or not... how dare you ridicule the death of a human being? Someday my friend... you'll meet your match in Hell...
See… this is the annoying thing about you PC ppl… you guys don’t talk about the topic at hand… instead you go on to rants about Steve Jobs, the company itself, and other stuff like Android vs. IOS… like seriously… we’re talking about Mac and PC… why the hell are you bringing up Steve Jobs like this? If your greatest inspiration was your dad and he passed away tomorrow, how would you like it if I kept bringing his memory up in vain? You are a disgrace… whether you supported the man or not… how dare you ridicule the death of a human being? Someday my friend… you’ll meet your match in Hell…

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