I’ve been thinking about it for a while.
I’m not so familiar with macs, but I hear so many good things about them. Especially with designing and all.
but yeah money definately a tough subject right now.
I have never actually owned a mac but I am an aspiring producer and we used them for some short films I have worked on and what not,and I have jumped on some friends before to check it out and play with garage band.
Anyway what I’m asking is, is it really that much better for use outside of design. I used to do a lot of design but now I am on the business end of things more and have people who design for me.
I am on the computer all day reviewing things, emailing, organizing, all sorts of things but not so much designing.
Is it worth it?
@ mas
For that sort of thing, i’d stick with a PC, really, there’s no use for a mac with that sort of programs. Apples do have a lot of power and versatility, but if you’re doing silly business stuff, stick with a pc.
Apples are good for design, music, video that sort of thing. they CAN do business stuff, but it’s a waste.
Apple has a pretty good payment plan, if you can qualify for the credit account.
Yeah, If I did use credit I was thinking of going with the Apple credit card, or the option they have. But I’ve been kind of leaning towards cash…because I don’t want to get skrewed over by interest.
Needless to say, I’m not familiure at all with credit cards.
Ordering online is better…you have more options as far as customization goes. As for the student discount, do it. Choose any random college and you’ll get a couple of hundred bucks saved.
If you work in an office, they’re rare.
Come to another world where the streets are paved with Macs…
I get so fed up of preaching to people about how they NEED to own a Mac.
That’s a lie, I never get bored of it.
PC RULES ALL WITH AN IRON FIST! at least for gamers … but Mac is totally in front with music/art production. I’ll always have my pc for my games though.
I would have to say yes…it will be the best decision of your life. You will never want to look at another PC again! I got a Mac Book Pro a year ago, and I believe it helped promote more creativity in everything I do, whether it’s business, design, photography, whatever. Where in a windows environment, creativity is significantly dampened by a very dull and somewhat robotic and confusing user interface. Apple all the way.
Okay, before i get flamed six different ways from sunday, I use a mac all day for music production, and there are many more around the studios used for sound/video production. Now there is a lot of dogma around Macs being awesomely better for design and AV production, but in my opinion its somewhat unjustified and people should be more objective.
I mean why do I use a mac? well most importantly the program i use isn’t available on PC. Yes, it offers good performance, but you have to pay through the roof for it, a quite frankly you can get an equally well spec’ed pc for a fraction of the price. And these days they really don’t offer bulletproof reliability – intel processors and all. Go have a look at the apple support forums if you don’t believe me. In fact i recently had the cooling system burst sending my mac the great mac heaven in the sky (although it must be stated this is a rare thing to happen, but still!)
So how is a mac ACTUALLY better for design? I have photoshop/illustrator at home on pc and i have to say it works exactly the same as photoshop/illustrator on a mac – well minus the previews for adobe files in wins explorer(finder); and the fact font management on a pc is hideous…but if i was a struggling designer i’m sure i could live with these for the cost benefits…
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ryanmiller said about 1 year ago
oh yeah.
drewB said about 1 year ago
i have 2 :)
sockmonkee said about 1 year ago
yeah man get it. its got blazzin’ speeds, and production will sky rocket out the roof.
thomasklaiber said about 1 year ago
If you have enough money … do it! :)
Dimothy said about 1 year ago
I dare someone to say “Nah, PC’s rule.”
I dare them even more to say it with a straight face.
Randomentity said about 1 year ago
Nah, PC’s rule, Vista rocks OS X’s face off.
i think i’m going to vomit now.
it was the best decision of my life. hopefully you can afford the software to go on it….or you know, work around that problem the way i did…..
andrew said about 1 year ago
Thanks
I’ve been thinking about it for a while.
I’m not so familiar with macs, but I hear so many good things about them. Especially with designing and all.
but yeah money definately a tough subject right now.
scottbot said about 1 year ago
yes. do it! leopard comes out in 2 days, 1 hour, 50 minutes, and 10 seconds!!!
MadeByMAS said about 1 year ago
I have never actually owned a mac but I am an aspiring producer and we used them for some short films I have worked on and what not,and I have jumped on some friends before to check it out and play with garage band.
Anyway what I’m asking is, is it really that much better for use outside of design. I used to do a lot of design but now I am on the business end of things more and have people who design for me.
I am on the computer all day reviewing things, emailing, organizing, all sorts of things but not so much designing.
Is it worth it?
AYYOGOLDSTEIN said about 1 year ago
get one;
and you will understand why you will want to convince other people to get one.
andrew said about 1 year ago
All I have to decide now is to:
1. Save up the money
or 2. Use credit card
any advice on credit cards?
Randomentity said about 1 year ago
@ mas
For that sort of thing, i’d stick with a PC, really, there’s no use for a mac with that sort of programs. Apples do have a lot of power and versatility, but if you’re doing silly business stuff, stick with a pc.
Apples are good for design, music, video that sort of thing. they CAN do business stuff, but it’s a waste.
Apple has a pretty good payment plan, if you can qualify for the credit account.
andrew said about 1 year ago
Yeah, If I did use credit I was thinking of going with the Apple credit card, or the option they have.
But I’ve been kind of leaning towards cash…because I don’t want to get skrewed over by interest.
Needless to say, I’m not familiure at all with credit cards.
alexgoldstein said about 1 year ago
Welcome. You’re life is changed forever.
jhiner1978 said about 1 year ago
I’m on my 5th Mac and will be in line to get Leopard on Friday
graphicoverdrive said about 1 year ago
I’d like a mac too, but I would NEVER abandon my pc, I would have one of both, there’s stuff that macs do better than pcs and vice versa.
tervaja said about 1 year ago
do it, andrew. you won’t regret it. the new imacs are looking svelte…
a_mar_illo said about 1 year ago
papa cheese´s advice is wise,
but if you only can afford one, choose the mac:)
Randomentity said about 1 year ago
i got my macbook at best buy for $1600 on their card, no interest for 6 months, it’s a good deal.
andrew said about 1 year ago
I don’t think there is any store near where I live that sells macs. The closest is Orlando I think…9 hours away. So I’ll have to order online.
mitchbones said about 1 year ago
Andrew, are you a student? If so you might be able to get atleast a $200 discount.
I am getting one for my graduation present. Is the Pro a must have?
alexgoldstein said about 1 year ago
Ordering online is better…you have more options as far as customization goes. As for the student discount, do it. Choose any random college and you’ll get a couple of hundred bucks saved.
jimmyheartcore said about 1 year ago
You will never have to run a spyware or virus check again. Your computer won’t be sluggish. You will love your life more.
mitchbones said about 1 year ago
I’m getting a job this month, should I start saving for a macbook pro now? Or wait till I’m out of highschool and in college?
Dimothy said about 1 year ago
If you work in an office, they’re rare.
Come to another world where the streets are paved with Macs…
I get so fed up of preaching to people about how they NEED to own a Mac.
That’s a lie, I never get bored of it.
sittingduck said about 1 year ago
PC RULES ALL WITH AN IRON FIST! at least for gamers … but Mac is totally in front with music/art production. I’ll always have my pc for my games though.
njonas said about 1 year ago
i have a 24” iMac and a 15” Macbook Pro, and i absolutely love them. Would hate my life if I had to go back to a PC.
STEEZ said about 1 year ago
i loveee macs I also have an iMac and Macbook Pro.
scapyyy said about 1 year ago
im thinking about getting a mac book once i save some money.
looks like it would be a good descision…. ;)
mission_alphaville said about 1 year ago
haha, Macbook Pro, never ever using a PC aain. might be due to the fact that I work at my local apple store during the weekends!
StereoKris said about 1 year ago
I would have to say yes…it will be the best decision of your life. You will never want to look at another PC again! I got a Mac Book Pro a year ago, and I believe it helped promote more creativity in everything I do, whether it’s business, design, photography, whatever. Where in a windows environment, creativity is significantly dampened by a very dull and somewhat robotic and confusing user interface. Apple all the way.
Firefly said about 1 year ago
Okay, before i get flamed six different ways from sunday, I use a mac all day for music production, and there are many more around the studios used for sound/video production. Now there is a lot of dogma around Macs being awesomely better for design and AV production, but in my opinion its somewhat unjustified and people should be more objective.
I mean why do I use a mac? well most importantly the program i use isn’t available on PC. Yes, it offers good performance, but you have to pay through the roof for it, a quite frankly you can get an equally well spec’ed pc for a fraction of the price. And these days they really don’t offer bulletproof reliability – intel processors and all. Go have a look at the apple support forums if you don’t believe me. In fact i recently had the cooling system burst sending my mac the great mac heaven in the sky (although it must be stated this is a rare thing to happen, but still!)
So how is a mac ACTUALLY better for design? I have photoshop/illustrator at home on pc and i have to say it works exactly the same as photoshop/illustrator on a mac – well minus the previews for adobe files in wins explorer(finder); and the fact font management on a pc is hideous…but if i was a struggling designer i’m sure i could live with these for the cost benefits…