pc v mac by the peeps.

[Craig]

Came across this today and it made me chuckle:

Apple (UK and Ireland) - Get a Mac - Watch The New Ads

[wiistar]

Yeah I have seen them before, made me laugh too...!

[jord@n]

pc>mac imo, no need 4 me too watch it

[Joe]

I think the commercials are funny but I personally prefer a pc.

[21stcenturykid]

The american version are funnier if you go to the apple site. The british versions....apart from one are just the same script and it isn't as funny when you've allready seen them.

For those who prefer pc, have you ever actually used a mac on a daily basis alongside a pc??

[Gaffer]

People prefer what they're used to i reckon.
Very few people who actually use both continue with....(well, have a wild guess )

My sister is a sun microsystems programmer/analyst (the same company that developed java and nfs file systems). She works with around 20 other program system analysts in her office and from home.
They all have to use PC's at work.
Without fail, every single one of them prefers os x and uses it exclusively at home and for every other environment they can.
They also regularly swear at their PC's when using them

Ditto my other sister and her colleagues who are also a computer system analysts.

On the other hand, most of my friends who have only ever seen a mac in pcworld (ie never used it for more than 1 day at home), prefer to stick with what they know (PC)

Horses for courses really...

(Very funny video btw )

[Ashy]

I've been a PC user for many years, never had the chance to use a Mac so I can't comment on them.
I'd love to give one a go but I aint going to the expense of buying one just to find out :P

[21stcenturykid]

Yeah you definately have to give them a couple of hours attention before you can make an educated decision. I have a PC at home but only because dads PDA and programs need windows which is a bummer but what can you do!

I just find with macs that just because of having no need for virus programs it makes day to day usage so painless compared to the windoze comp which is updating its flippin virus checker every two seconds! Both have their uses just mac's are more friendly and just...work! ...plus they look great

[Killarapp]

Mac's are brilliant for graphics / design and creative works.

PC's are more suited for everyone

[Gaffer]

Originally Posted by Killarapp

Mac's are brilliant for graphics / design and creative works.

PC's are more suited for everyone

A common myth that macs are only good for graphics.

Internet on a mac = no spyware, no adware, firefox available, no worries surfing
Word/office on a mac = runs faster and smoother than it's PC cousin
General OS stability = no "blue screen of death" on mac. Mine hasn't crashed in 4 years.
Viruses = not on a mac
Spyware = not on a mac
Basic games = similar on mac to PC
Hardcore games = PC better than mac
Printer compatibilty = on a mac, plug it in and away you go (no driver installation)
In fact, ANY peripheral connectivity = plug 'n' play....I've never had to install drivers for any of my peripherals...ever
Installing progs = on a mac, drag and drop the app to wherever you want.....that's it, no installation progs, no delays waiting before you can start using it.
Uninstalling progs = on a mac, simply drag the app into the rubbish bin, again, no waiting for uninstall progs (only to be told "all components couldn't be removed" ) unlike on a pc

etc etc etc

On an everyday useablilty level, osx far surpasses xp/vista.....so I would say Mac's are more suited for everyone .

The only area where PC surpasses mac are in a few legacy apps (and there are usually equivalents on mac nowadays) and hardcore gaming.
That's it.

PS. To get an idea of useability, compare how to install fonts between a mac and a pc

Again, people who use PC are fine, they're just doing what they're used to and maybe don't like change.
Which is a shame because, for everyday use, macs definitely give less hassle and do the same thing.