PCs vs. Macs - Blu-ray Forum

J_UNTITLED · 12-26-2007, 03:41 PM

In your opinion, which computer system is the all-around better option: a PC or a Mac? Why or why not?

xtop · 12-26-2007, 03:43 PM

first off..you're gonna get flamed for starting another thread like this lol

i own both..and could live without the mac. but mac's are quite wonderful

J_UNTITLED · 12-26-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtop

first off..you're gonna get flamed for starting another thread like this lol

This is only the second poll I've ever put up on here...

?

xtop · 12-26-2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

This is only the second poll I've ever put up on here...

?

no no. there's numerous mac vs pc threads. its all good tho

which do you prefer?

aygie · 12-26-2007, 03:57 PM

Mac hands down. You couldn't pay me to own a PC.

dadkins · 12-26-2007, 04:00 PM

Uhm... PC.
Can you say Blu-ray?

Hiro · 12-26-2007, 04:08 PM

I own both and could live without both but am almost 99% sure I am getting rid of my PC gaming rig. No need for games anymore at my age - besides Assassin's creed that is :-)

Anyone want a Custom Rig with a 6800 GT Video Card - 750gig HD space and much more :-)

Let me know

xtop · 12-26-2007, 04:16 PM

how much? i need a new card lol

Slackr89 · 12-26-2007, 04:27 PM

pc all the way. i h8 being restricted to one company, my pc is all dif. companies. also all my games play on a pc. i find windows xp alot more user friendly than a mac...but thats me personally and prob. because i am used to it.

UlicBelouve · 12-26-2007, 05:09 PM

I think it needs to address "Operating System" rather than 'Computer System'. I can put Windows, Linux, and MacOS onto a PC easier than putting those onto a Mac.

My Windows is like a MacOS (only use it because I have to for remoting in for work applications). I customised it so it doesn't suck, which pretty much means it's the MacOS. Also have Linux on it also, for my own work tools.

So again, should be a distinction between PC vc Mac hardware, and PC vs Mac operating system.

zombie · 12-26-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aygie

Mac hands down. You couldn't pay me to own a PC.

I'm a relatively new Mac owner and I can't help but to agree with this already. I can't see myself ever buying another PC. OTOH, my wife likes my iMac a lot too so she wants one now.

actionhank · 12-26-2007, 05:45 PM

PC baby. Gaming gaming gaming...

Haven't you seen Crysis with the power of DirectX 10?

xtop · 12-26-2007, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UlicBelouve

I think it needs to address "Operating System" rather than 'Computer System'. I can put Windows, Linux, and MacOS onto a PC easier than putting those onto a Mac.

My Windows is like a MacOS (only use it because I have to for remoting in for work applications). I customised it so it doesn't suck, which pretty much means it's the MacOS. Also have Linux on it also, for my own work tools.

So again, should be a distinction between PC vc Mac hardware, and PC vs Mac operating system.

and in all reality, you can get osx on a pc lol

Bigdog · 12-26-2007, 07:20 PM

No thanks on over paying for a PC in disguise, ill take my new egg and building it myself any day of the week, over spending a ton of money for a under powered pretend a PC like the mac's!

jsteinhauer · 12-26-2007, 07:52 PM

I think it boils down to who likes to build and tweak their own and who likes one out of the box. I like to select my own processor, motherboard, sound card, video card, case, power supply, cooling fans, heat sinks and memory sticks. I also like to try to run my processor at whatever speed I so desire, irrespective of its rating. I don't think you can do all of this with a Mac.

On the other hand, it can sometimes take me a while to get my PC running smoothly. But that's part of the fun of it. I actually haven't built a new PC in about 4 years, though.

LynxFX · 12-26-2007, 08:35 PM

In work and pleasure, PC hands down. I can't stand macs and their closed architecture, let alone I hate OSX and all of their pay for service packs released each year.

It's funny though, at my office there are two of us and we are a video/graphics production company. He works on a mac, I'm all PC. I find that more times than not, he is coming to my side to do things that his Mac can't do in the video and graphics world. Or at least, not do easily. So much for Macs are best for graphics argument.

I mostly like PC's because I like that I can build them. Been doing that for 15 years now.

DrinkMore · 12-26-2007, 08:41 PM

Well as a long time PC owner and a 2 week Mac owner - I have to say - PC. However Mac has it's pros. Each has it's cons.

Mac just left me wanting more "control". It also had quirks I just did not like. The fact that when I had a program open - it took over the menu bar. The window itself did not have it's own menu bar. I hated that with a passion.

If you want sleek, simple and all-in-one - get a Mac
If you want options, options and more options and customization - get a PC

Spankey · 12-26-2007, 08:44 PM

Build it yourself or not build it yourself, you will never get me to voluntarily buy a PC again. The Mac (after 12 years of avid Windows support) has been, far and away, my best computing experience ever. Other than the iMac, Mac's video cards are upgradeable. As long as PC=Microsoft and Windows, I'm done with them.

J_UNTITLED · 12-27-2007, 06:09 AM

Macs are winning the poll...go figure.

turboedguy · 12-27-2007, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Macs are winning the poll...go figure.

You do realize only 32 out of over 17,500 members have voted dont you?

View Poll Results: Between PCs and Macs, which computer system do you find to be the best?
PCs	36	45.57%
Macs	43	54.43%
Voters: 79. You may not vote on this poll

12-26-2007, 03:41 PM	#1
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	PCs vs. Macs In your opinion, which computer system is the all-around better option: a PC or a Mac? Why or why not?

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12-26-2007, 03:43 PM	#2
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	first off..you're gonna get flamed for starting another thread like this lol i own both..and could live without the mac. but mac's are quite wonderful

12-26-2007, 03:57 PM	#5
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	Mac hands down. You couldn't pay me to own a PC.

12-26-2007, 04:00 PM	#6
dadkins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Hercules, CA Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:2	Uhm... PC. Can you say Blu-ray?

12-26-2007, 04:08 PM	#7
Hiro Member Member since:Dec 2007	I own both and could live without both but am almost 99% sure I am getting rid of my PC gaming rig. No need for games anymore at my age - besides Assassin's creed that is :-) Anyone want a Custom Rig with a 6800 GT Video Card - 750gig HD space and much more :-) Let me know

12-26-2007, 04:16 PM	#8
xtop Blu-ray Count Member since:Oct 2007 Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Trading Score:3	how much? i need a new card lol

12-26-2007, 04:27 PM	#9
Slackr89 Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Edmonton, Alberta PSN: Slackr Blu-ray collection:116 Trading Score:2	pc all the way. i h8 being restricted to one company, my pc is all dif. companies. also all my games play on a pc. i find windows xp alot more user friendly than a mac...but thats me personally and prob. because i am used to it.

12-26-2007, 05:09 PM	#10
UlicBelouve Senior Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Menomonee Falls, WI Blu-ray collection:95 Blu-ray reviews:1	I think it needs to address "Operating System" rather than 'Computer System'. I can put Windows, Linux, and MacOS onto a PC easier than putting those onto a Mac. My Windows is like a MacOS (only use it because I have to for remoting in for work applications). I customised it so it doesn't suck, which pretty much means it's the MacOS. Also have Linux on it also, for my own work tools. So again, should be a distinction between PC vc Mac hardware, and PC vs Mac operating system.

12-26-2007, 05:45 PM	#12
actionhank Senior Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Las Vegas, Nevada	PC baby. Gaming gaming gaming... Haven't you seen Crysis with the power of DirectX 10?

12-26-2007, 07:20 PM	#14
Bigdog Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:14 Blu-ray reviews:1	No thanks on over paying for a PC in disguise, ill take my new egg and building it myself any day of the week, over spending a ton of money for a under powered pretend a PC like the mac's!

12-26-2007, 07:52 PM	#15
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	I think it boils down to who likes to build and tweak their own and who likes one out of the box. I like to select my own processor, motherboard, sound card, video card, case, power supply, cooling fans, heat sinks and memory sticks. I also like to try to run my processor at whatever speed I so desire, irrespective of its rating. I don't think you can do all of this with a Mac. On the other hand, it can sometimes take me a while to get my PC running smoothly. But that's part of the fun of it. I actually haven't built a new PC in about 4 years, though.

12-26-2007, 08:35 PM	#16
LynxFX Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007	In work and pleasure, PC hands down. I can't stand macs and their closed architecture, let alone I hate OSX and all of their pay for service packs released each year. It's funny though, at my office there are two of us and we are a video/graphics production company. He works on a mac, I'm all PC. I find that more times than not, he is coming to my side to do things that his Mac can't do in the video and graphics world. Or at least, not do easily. So much for Macs are best for graphics argument. I mostly like PC's because I like that I can build them. Been doing that for 15 years now.

12-26-2007, 08:41 PM	#17
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Well as a long time PC owner and a 2 week Mac owner - I have to say - PC. However Mac has it's pros. Each has it's cons. Mac just left me wanting more "control". It also had quirks I just did not like. The fact that when I had a program open - it took over the menu bar. The window itself did not have it's own menu bar. I hated that with a passion. If you want sleek, simple and all-in-one - get a Mac If you want options, options and more options and customization - get a PC

12-26-2007, 08:44 PM	#18
Spankey Power Member Member since:Oct 2006	Build it yourself or not build it yourself, you will never get me to voluntarily buy a PC again. The Mac (after 12 years of avid Windows support) has been, far and away, my best computing experience ever. Other than the iMac, Mac's video cards are upgradeable. As long as PC=Microsoft and Windows, I'm done with them.

12-27-2007, 06:09 AM	#19
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	Macs are winning the poll...go figure.

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