Apple vs. Windows

**symphonix** · April 8th, 2003, 01:32 AM

I have a few technical reasons why I switched to Apple. Top of the list is the ability to run Unix software in the same environment I use for design, office and internet applications. There's also the array of built-in services in the Mac OS X operating system and the really L33T Java system.

Ultimately, though, the reason I will be STAYING with Apple is because of my experiences since switching.
- Excellent customer support.
- A strong and supportive community of users.
- A commitment to developers (compare Apple's totally FREE developer tools, to M$ expensive options)
- A commitment to open-source software.
- Stability. My little Mac just doesn't crash.
- Ease of use. No hunting for drivers. No hardware conflicts. No registry, no uninstall, no spyware or nagware.
- Design of the interface. It's really built to make things easier for the user. I can work more efficiently because I can keep better track of what I'm doing.
- Build quality of the hardware.
- No fans on the processor or power supply means the Mac runs a LOT quieter than a PC.

And then, of course, there's the software...

Anyway, I'm sure you should have no trouble, once you've had a chance to muck around with a Mac for yourself, coming up with great reasons why a Mac would make a great computer. Good luck!

**hulkaros** · April 8th, 2003, 02:22 AM

...a positive experience!

But one should not buy a Mac because:
-He is used to Windows A LOT (where is the Maximize button? Damn I hate Macs for not having a Maximize button... Or where is the Start button? Eh? You mean that Macs don't have a Start button? WTF? Where is Add/Remove Apps application? I hate Macs...) I think you get the point...
-While Apple and third-parties try their best, you will not find some apps for Macs like Cool Edit series... While, I know that these apps are low quality to what exists for Macs, still Wintel lovers swear by their names...
-The same for games... The situation improves by each passing month but Macs get the so-called best games of Wintels and still some of them never converted...
-Although, Macs have Virtual PC to run Windows (and other OSes) apps this is just a last-resort solution... By that I mean you should not expect speed while running VPC

-Macs aren't the best thing when one that he/she doesn't know many things about Macs discusses about computers with his/her friends... Most of the time they are making fun of that person or simply his/her opinion doesn't get through

-If one likes to tear into pieces his computers Macs aren't that good in this area... Well, all Macs except PowerMacs...
-Price... Unfortunately when it is time to buy something specific to Macs (a FireWire peripheral for example) most of the time you will have to pay some more than the usual treat for Wintels...
-Support... Although A LOT better than Wintels, still you'll have to go to selected stores to get your support, be it hardware or software...
-Availability... Some times, when you MUST have that expansion, software, new Mac, whatever, maybe you have to wait some days, weeks or even worst, months

I'm sure that Macs have some other negative points compared to Wintels but so far with Macs I learned firsthand this:
ONCE YOU GO MAC... YOU NEVER GO BACK...

The problem is: Will you go Mac?

I hope that you will for your own good

**SoniCX** · April 8th, 2003, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by hulkaros
...a positive experience!

But one should not buy a Mac because:
-He is used to Windows A LOT (where is the Maximize button? Damn I hate Macs for not having a Maximize button... Or where is the Start button? Eh? You mean that Macs don't have a Start button? WTF? Where is Add/Remove Apps application? I hate Macs...) I think you get the point...

Hehe, I think your point was: Mac is not Windows.

But thank yall! I think you helped me a lot. If I really buy an Apple or not depends on my dad (because he want to buy it me as a gift - and you know $$). But I am positive even if they are a little bit more expensive. And I dont have a really big problem with all that games. If I really need to play, then I'll take my brothers or dads PC.

Thanks again! CU

**SoniCX** · April 8th, 2003, 11:28 AM

Ohoh, I just checked this list http://www.apple.com/switch/question...s/cameras.html and my digital camera is not in this list. I own a Casio QV 4000. If you know this camera you know it cost me a shit load money and it's one of the best digicams on the market (even if it is a little bit older: http://www.casio.com/cameras/product.cfm?product=4539 = newer model, but nothing changed except the switch from 4MP to 5MP). So does it mean now that if my periphery is not in one of these lists I can forget about it? That really would be a point for me to not buy an Apple. I would have the oppertunity to connect the digicam to a PC and copy the files to a disk or send it thru the network. But I wouldn't be too happy if that is the solution.

the camera:

front: http://www.dcresource.com/reviews/ca...ont-angled.jpg
back: http://www.ixbt.com/digimage/casio/qv4000/vid4.jpg
top: http://www.ixbt.com/digimage/casio/qv4000/vid3.jpg
side: http://www.ixbt.com/digimage/casio/qv4000/vid5.jpg
bottom: http://www.ixbt.com/digimage/casio/qv4000/vid2.jpg

**Giaguara** · April 8th, 2003, 11:40 AM

Here Casio specs from their site - it looked weird that casios won't work with mac, if even most HPs do (on apple site's specs). Casio says it works with G3 and better. (I assume also with 10.2, the old sheet said 10 or 10.1). A nice camera

**Arden** · April 8th, 2003, 11:41 AM

A) Your Casio should be compatible, especially if it has a USB port... we have an old QV-10A that uses serial, so Casio does support Mac.

B) We have to use a number of workarounds at my home. Believe me, if you need to use them, you'll get used to it.

**SoniCX** · April 8th, 2003, 11:48 AM

you are right, it does say it on the casio website. oh well I guess I am just still a little bit tired and did not see it. Anyways, is that an example that the list on the Apple website is not really up to date?

By the way, sorry for my sucky english.

**hulkaros** · April 8th, 2003, 11:53 AM

...pay a visit at www.versiontracker.com/macosx/

OR

www.macupdate.com

and there you will find many apps which enable many cameras under OS X.x!

You must not be afraid for such things because most of the time companies don't even know if their products do run under Mac OSes