Mac vs Windows (version umpteen)

[Mr Keshy]

You can classify people (who buy macs/apple products) into groups.

1. They buy everything Apple, because they're sheep that follow.
2. They buy mac's because they find it intuitive and easy to use. Build quality
3. 2 and Software

4. Then you have people who use the same lame "its expensive excuse", because they weren't allowed one.. (In my case, friends etc..)

My MacBook Pro is extremely well built, that's very important to me. It's reasonably fast. Faster to do every day things than most other windows equivalents (that's down to the OS). And most importantly, great software. Logic Express etc...


This should be an entirely different topic imo. haha. It'll just end in a huge fist fight (keyboard fight)

[HighLatency]

5. Normal people

[Russ]

Oh no, I don't like wasting my money, I must be jealous -.-

[Mr Keshy]

Oh no, I don't like wasting my money, I must be jealous -.-

You own a mac?

[enwiabe]

You can classify people into groups.

1. They buy everything Apple, because they're sheep that follow.
2. They buy mac's because they find it intuitive and easy to use. Build quality
3. 2 and Software

4. Then you have people who use the same lame "its expensive excuse", probably because they can't afford one and so they're jealous. (most people)

My MacBook Pro is extremely well built, that's very important to me. It's reasonably fast. Faster to do every day things than most other windows equivalents (that's down to the OS). And most importantly, great software. Logic Express etc...


This should be an entirely different topic imo. haha. It'll just end in a huge fist fight (keyboard fight)

yes, it's just an "excuse".

apple legitimately sells the same specs you'd find in the equivalent windows setup for $1000+ more

you keep telling yourself that the "build quality" is worth forking out an extra thousand dollars.

i'll be over here not being taken advantage of

[DJing]

No ones disputing that macs are easy to use, it's more of an issue with functionality

Fir certain uses, (design etc.) macs are great, but in terms of replicating the convenience of other laptops in word processing etc, they really just don't compare


Also chicken65, your comment above could be classified offensive. There are plenty of people who could easily afford macs, they simply don't find that it suits their own needs or style of work

[Mr Keshy]

Have any of you who have complained even own a mac?

I never said build quality is the only thing either... The software is brilliant, it's far more reliable, again, it has software that has no parallel twin to its windows brother..

Also chicken65, your comment above could be classified offensive. There are plenty of people who could easily afford macs, they simply don't find that it suits their own needs or style of work

Those groups I listen were meant to be taken semi seriously

They aren't the only people who buy it but yes, in all honesty, I feel that way sometimes. People simply can't afford a mac so they always say, it's over priced etc.. I'm fortunate enough that my parents allowed me to purchase one.

[Russ]

I could afford a mac if I wanted one. They offer me no improvement over my ultrabook. Ergo, I'd rather save the $400

[Mr Keshy]

No ones disputing that macs are easy to use, it's more of an issue with functionality

Fir certain uses, (design etc.) macs are great, but in terms of replicating the convenience of other laptops in word processing etc, they really just don't compare

To me, it does. I've gone through a fair few laptops and a gaming machine, I feel that my mac is a bit faster when it comes to everyday tasks.

It annoys me when people always say that you can get a comparable system for a cheaper price if you go a windows route. Mac's are a different OS (okay UNIX) so comparing them to a windows pc is just stupid in my opinion. If people tested out real world tasks on both machines, I think they'd come close. Obviously most windows PC's around a mac price range will easily beat it in terms of processing power.

I could afford a mac if I wanted one. They offer me no improvement over my ultrabook. Ergo, I'd rather save the $400

Of course, I can completely understand. There's no point in spending extra if you don't need it. But I can justify it with my reasons. You could use the $400 elsewhere!

[enwiabe]

They aren't the only people who buy it but yes, in all honesty, I feel that way sometimes. People simply can't afford a mac so they always say, it's over priced etc.. I'm fortunate enough that my parents allowed me to purchase one.

^ Easily the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard a spoiled brat utter. I want you to bookmark this post, come back in 5 years time and just facepalm hard.

[Mr Keshy]

^ Easily the most ridiculous thing I've ever heard a spoiled brat utter. I want you to bookmark this post, come back in 5 years time and just facepalm hard.

Care to explain why?

The friends I speak with often aren't allowed expensive computers from their parents (because they don't see its worth) so they always say it's over priced (maybe to make them feel better).. How am I a spoilt "brat" as you put it..

[enwiabe]

Care to explain why?

The friends I speak with often aren't allowed expensive computers so they always say it's over priced (maybe to make them feel better).. How am I a spoilt "brat" as you put it..

If your immediate go-to is that anyone who exhibits any sense of fiscal responsibility is poor and jealous, you are spoiled. It means you're living in a bubble where you bizarrely think that the only reason people don't buy expensive things is that they can't afford them.

You then immediately illustrate my point by demonstrating that you don't pay for your possessions so you of course have little concept of the value of money. Live a little, you'll see what I mean.

[thushan]

Hey guys, cool it down.

Chicken, to some people Macs are overpriced, to others its worth it. No need to judge those who find Macs overpriced.

[Mr Keshy]

If your immediate go-to is that anyone who exhibits any sense of fiscal responsibility is poor and jealous, you are spoiled. It means you're living in a bubble where you bizarrely think that the only reason people don't buy expensive things is that they can't afford them.

You then immediately illustrate my point by demonstrating that you don't pay for your possessions so you of course have little concept of the value of money. Live a little, you'll see what I mean.

Did you not read where I said that it wasn't everyone, but my friends? Also, just because I didn't pay for my mac, it doesn't mean that I've never worked or know the value of money. Don't assume so much.

There's a reason why the posts from before got deleted, so I'll stop here.

[DJing]

Care to explain why?

The friends I speak with often aren't allowed expensive computers from their parents (because they don't see its worth) so they always say it's over priced (maybe to make them feel better).. How am I a spoilt "brat" as you put it..

Look I'm sure you didn't mean to come off as bratty, but your comment kinda gives that impression. Yeah YOUR friends might have those reasons, but don't forget there are many more people outside your small circle. In saying that you think most people don't buy macs because they can't afford it, it almost appears as though you're trying to assert your own privilege/financial status, which I'd say is unadvisable.

Trust me, you don't want to cross that line...I doubt I'm the only one that's holding back from spewing some seriously heated words.