what's keeping you from getting a MAC?

[Brandon]

I have a Mac. Its called a PC with OSX on it. And Windows 7

[liang852]

1. cost

2. compatibility

3. pretentiousness

4. Windows 'just works'.

[Paul Paliath]

I don't have a Mac primarily because it's just not for me. I tend to use Windows-exclusive apps and game, not to mention the fact that I like to tinker with the hardware/review hardware products.

[aussiefloyd_fan]

2 things.. cost it cost too much to get a decent system... even though there is the mac mini.... i want a tad more but not quite an imac

2: a mid desktop model.. more than a mini... possibly the size of a shuttle or a microatx case. with a 799 price tag?

3: ive tried it out.... and really i dont wanna spend a grand for all i do is internet and play gta multiplayer san andreas............

3:$$$$$$$$$$$$

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[FloatingFatMan]

^ Using AMD/ATI would probably lower the price at least.

No, it really really wouldn't. In fact, Apple would probably charge MORE, to cover the "R&D costs" of making sure OSX runs on AMD processors properly... They know the fanboys will swallow any BS they shovel out.

[WizardCM]

I'll tell you what: Windows and customizable hardware. :)

[-T- Member]

I have an apple but recently my kid put a small disc in the superdrive and it got stuck. This voided my warranty so it'd cost me $800 to get a new drive & have it installed. This would stop me ever buying another mac

[Wanderermy]

I can't stand Apple and I won't support them.

Same here and their atrocious fanboys ... arguing with them is like arguing with a table, that's not going to work.

[Pablo2008jedi]

For me its ???'s, a windows PC/Laptop is much cheaper! Even though I can't even afford a ?250 sh**ty lap:pp :p

[WizardCM]

Same here and their atrocious fanboys ... arguing with them is like arguing with a table, that's not going to work.

+1! :shiftyninja:

[Colin-uk Veteran]

I have a MAC for every network device I own! ;)

+1 :p

Mac's however are just too expensive for me :p

[Pupik]

I just don't need one (what would I do with it, that I can't do in Windows?) and see no reason for the overpriced hardware.

[Panacik]

I dont own a Mac, but i do run Apple OS's....

[MightyJordan]

For me, it's simply the price. It's nothing short of extortion. I've used Macs several times in the local store we've got (not an Apple Store unfortunately, but it is an Apple Authorised Reseller, and it follows the Apple theme pretty well). I've been using Windows since the 95 days, but it didn't take me long to get adjusted to Mac OS. There's a couple button combinations I couldn't work out (does anyone know how to replicate Windows' Alt + F4 command in Mac? :p ), but besides that, it was pretty enjoyable.

Another thing I don't like is the Mighty Mouse, but if I do ever switch, I've got a Logitech MX Revolution, so no problems there! :p

The last thing I don't like is the sort-of lack of support for games, but I know it's on the increase nowadays, and if I do want to play any of my Steam games or something that isn't supported on Mac, I can simply install Windows 7 along with Snow Leopard! :p

[Brad.]

The price. If the Macbooks had mind blowing hardware for the current prices then I'd save up, but it's simply not worth it.

[Cvrt7.62Ghst]

$$$$$$$$$$$

+1 and also $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

:rolleyes:

[SojIrOu]

games, price, lower performance per dollar (imacs vs desktops) and lack of customisability. i love the macbooks but the regular imacs don't cut it. They don't have the option to upgrade the graphics card, sound card, put in 2,3,4 hard drives, 2 optical drives and so on. even though you could argue that the mac pro is customisable, you'd lay out a fortune for it and get nothing much for what you pay.

[+Frank B. Subscriber²]

For me, it's simply the price. It's nothing short of extortion. I've used Macs several times in the local store we've got (not an Apple Store unfortunately, but it is an Apple Authorised Reseller, and it follows the Apple theme pretty well). I've been using Windows since the 95 days, but it didn't take me long to get adjusted to Mac OS. There's a couple button combinations I couldn't work out (does anyone know how to replicate Windows' Alt + F4 command in Mac? :p ), but besides that, it was pretty enjoyable.

Another thing I don't like is the Mighty Mouse, but if I do ever switch, I've got a Logitech MX Revolution, so no problems there! :p

The last thing I don't like is the sort-of lack of support for games, but I know it's on the increase nowadays, and if I do want to play any of my Steam games or something that isn't supported on Mac, I can simply install Windows 7 along with Snow Leopard! :p

The Mac equivalent to Alt+F4 is Cmd+Q.

[thealexweb]

Just to expensive for what your getting.

[ManMountain]

The hardware offered in a Mac doesn't justify it's price. I'll stick to my PC and Win 7 :)

[Omen1393]

Lack of Games

I prefer Windows

Not worth the price you pay for.

[Buzz99]

$$$$$$$$$$$

+1

And can't stand the business model. Like Apple is tending to go with their own standards (like mini-display). Overpriced hardware (the monitor prices are just insane) but I must admit that OSX is a great OS. They really should release it for PCs.

Edited September 22, 2009 by buzz99

[offroadaaron]

LOL this thread is funny, Windows users justifying why they use Windows rather than Mac OS X.

1. hardware is not the issue ROFL.... You don't say hey that Ferrari has a 4lt engine and so does a ford xr6 so I'm not buying the ferrari based on it having pretty much the same specs.

2. You pay for what you get.

3. Yes it doesn't play games (that's all it doesn't do)

4. It does everything a Windows machine does without the virus' and spyware.

I'll keep laughing at this thread its a good one! :)

[phunkymunky]

price, user interface, price, lack of software, price, reliability, price, design flaws in the hardware, price, apple's contempt for their customers, price... the list could go on

[+virtorio MVC]

I owned and used a Mac for several years. I no longer do because:

1. I don't personally care for OS X.

2. I had constant problems with my iMac overheating and discs getting stuck in the slot loading drive.

3. I don't like the look of them since they brought out their new metal (aluminium?) machines.

Hardware wise I don't think they're any better than any other brand and not worth the extra cost. And OS wise I think Windows 7 (or even Windows Vista) is way nicer to work with.