It's just a standard but PC's can be just as good the thing is there not as cool unless you get a new Sony Vio or something.

I've never used a Mac, but from what i hear, it's all down to the speed they process the work. PC's, especially windows based, are so clogged down with their operating systems that they take longer to process the tasks!?! I'm sure there's a more advanced explanation out there, but that's the best i can do for ya...

Welcome to the forums too btw!



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My opinion is that it is because PCs were always touted to be superior for business. Also because Macs had better video quality, color control, and double the system bus. Not to mention a superior graphics engine. PCs were good for typing a corporate memo on, but not much more.

These days, PCs have encrouched on the Graphic Design field with higher powered Graphics cards, better processors, and people that prefer to use them because it is what they are used to. Mind you, when I say 'higher powered' and 'better', I am not insinuating that they are better than what is in a Mac, I am insinuating that they are 'Higher powered' and 'better' than the PC predecessor.

I still feel Macs are superior to PCs in almost every sense of the word because they are not stamped out on an assembly line in Indonesia, or China, Taiwan, Philippines, Mexico, or Japan. Not to shoot down those countries, but let's be real here, the only reason the systems are being built there is for cheap labor, cheaper elements, and piss-poor quality control.

Also Macs run the Mac OS and not Windows... which in my opinion is the bastid child of the oldest form of the Mac OS. Windows has always been, and will always be second to the Mac OS. As this is because Microsoft uses Apple as a sounding board and proving ground for all forms of computer-based technology... so do all of the PC manufacturers. Look at the proof, almost every-single advancement in the personal computer industry was conceptually derived, planned out, and eventually built by Apple. Then, the PC world bashes it, belittles it, and then ultimately... copies it.

This is not to say that I, as a designer, despise PCs (or even Windows)... I just think that those who toute that their PC is superior need to not only do their research as to why their PC is only $499.00 at Comp USA or Circuit City, but also actually open their mind and with a clean slate actually try to use a Mac.

Most of the Apple bashers out there have not even touched a Mac... yet they have a very firm and solid position that Macs suck. How? Becuase they are lemmings and fools that listen to the pimply-faced tool at Best Buy who doesn't know his a$$ from a hole in the ground.

I learned on Windows first in college. And while learning, I told myself, 'There has to be something better.' So before I ever even touched a Mac, I knew that was what I would ultimately purchase and use in my career. I was right.

But, I currently work on both platforms on a daily basis, and what I cannot get done on the PC (which is just about everything) I do on the Mac and port it over to be used by those who are not yet enlightened to a better world.

Now, I know I have pissed some of you off... but please take what I have said as my opinion only.

Peace.

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www.graphicdesignforum.com/default.aspx?f=34&m=55494&g=55535#m55535
www.graphicdesignforum.com/default.aspx?f=8&m=42154&g=42187#m42187
www.graphicdesignforum.com/default.aspx?f=8&m=41919&g=41925#m4192

And Allen, why can't I search the entire year? When I select search for entire year I get only as far back as May this year??? If I could find the rest of these PC posts, I make a friggin sticky in resources. My topic beating stick is all wore out on this one.

PrintDriver is a large format digital print dude. His advice/opinions may not apply to the 4color/offset/web world of printing

yeah, doesnt this question get asked at least once a month????

btw, VERY well put EV....


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Post Edited (Silence04) : 8/4/2004 4:20:54 PM GMT

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Point is, it doesn't matter what platform you work on, it's what you do with it that counts. If you are working from your home, I'd suggest a PC simply because you may also be interested in other things that a PC may catter to.

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i was with magnus up till the point where he suggested a peecee, even though he's right
i think the best are those who can work cross-platform and dont get caught up in all this 'which is better'
btw, welcome to the forum!

I'm not a real graphic designer, but I do play one on tv

*sigh* this is getting old...FAST

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most agreed. Today PC and MACS are quite even when it comes to graphic loads and decided which one is "faster" when handling software, graphics. ... etc.

it's not what you work with , it's what you do with what you work with ..... i think .. heh

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Post Edited (Cuda) : 8/4/2004 9:11:31 PM GMT

Wow, I knew this was a popular topic, but I didnt know it has already been beaten to death. Thanks for the replys.

Peace.

Yes, it is all about what you like and what works best for you.

I like Macs and Macs work best for me!

Plus I would never be caught dead using a PC, THEY ALL SUCK crap! LOL JK

and... your not a real designer unless you give only one comp that was designed on a mac!

Most PC Vs. Mac threads digress into something sexual in nature on this forum
I think it relieves the pressure of an argument that really, can have no resolution.
So, following GDF historical prescedence:

Platform Evangelists are Dinks!