Why buy an Apple?

[ex2bot]

Okay, I'll jump in.

As I was reading this thread, Outlook Express on my Compaq said, "Unknown error has occured."

Also, why is it that when I open a new window (such as going from Outlook to Explorer) the XP window manager leaves contents of the old window in the new one for a few seconds before it FINALLY updates. This is SLOPPY. XP is SLOPPY and UGLY.

OS X is so pretty! It's so pretty! Sorry, but looks matter. I prefer my iBook even though the hard drive is slow.

Still, the solution is to get one of each. Or, get two Macs and one PC. That would be even better.



Doug

[mdnky]

Originally posted by Annihilatus
For starters, I don't want this to sound insulting. I would just like to start a thread in which Mac users would list their reasons for choosing the Mac over a PC and reasons WHY somebody should choose a Mac over a PC. This should be pretty interesting.

For myself, the aesthetics of both the physical computer and its operating, as well as the fluidity of its operation attract me. The security and stability further enhance my attraction

I'd like to read what others have to write about their little box.

I bought my computer to use for various tasks. Work, play, etc. In terms of work I need to be productive, not having to worry about crashing every 20 minutes or about any of the numerous other standard Windows issues. Speed is nice, but not a necessity. Being able to utilize the computer for more than 6 to 12 months is also nice. The 300 G3 DT I have was new technology in or around 1998. My old job saw me stuck with a 300 P-II Gateway with Win98SE. I had to reformat and install all programs and files almost every month or two to maintain the speed and integrity of the machine. As far as speed, it was slow as he||! The 300 g3 runs Photoshop 6 or InDesign 1.5 under Classic in OSX much, much better than the Win98SE machine ran Photoshop 5.5 or InDesign 5.5.

Security is a big issue, and need I say anything about Micro$uck's security?

Finally, I just plain like them better for all the reasons above and for other insignificant ones.

[mdnky]

Originally posted by hulkaros
I found out the truth: The PCs no matter what you do to them or from where you buy them or even what OS they have (Win2k server editions included) they misbehave! For no apparent reason even if you reformat them, clean-install apps and OSes they work like bombs: They just tic-tac then BOOM even if you or someone else didn't press the button ;(

I couldn't agree more! Actually, to everthing in the original message, but especially the quote above.