what's keeping you from getting a MAC?

[bobbba]

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! :)

+1

[offroadaaron]

reliability

you have a 360 don't talk about reliability! ROFL!

[zagor]

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! :)

don't turn this into a fanboy war. We have had fanboy wars over and over and over....

if you like something, just state why you like it without insulting others opinions.

[hotdog666al]

Urgh, just because something has an advert you don't like doesn't make it bad.

I don't understand you people, it's the product that matters.

you have a 360 don't talk about reliability! ROFL!

Hurrr! How relevant! :hmmm:

[KeeperOfThePizza]

I own several computers from various vendors, including Apple. But, I don't think I will get any more MACs. And the reason is Apple ads. I guess those ads have a reverse effect on me!

What about you guys?

Just because of Ads? Mac's are good and if I had the money to buy I probably would.. I really think most complaints your gonna find in this thread is the money issue and I'm very suprised apple has not pushed out any kind of "value" build.

[MrChainsaw]

I need monies! I'd love to get a mac though.

[.Neo]

What's preventing me from getting a Media Access Control address? :p

Seriously though, absolutely nothing. Made the switch completely back in 2003 when the whole Longhorn / Vista debacle was slowly unfolding and never looked back. Looking at Windows Vista and 7 I don't have any regrets.

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

Cost, compatibility and comfortableness

[+John. Subscriber¹]

Cost, compatibility and comfortableness

Comfortableness? They're pretty comfy, mate. Sit snug in your lap, or where you on about taking it outside and getting nicked?

[zagor]

Just because of Ads? Mac's are good and if I had the money to buy I probably would.. I really think most complaints your gonna find in this thread is the money issue and I'm very suprised apple has not pushed out any kind of "value" build.

In terms of build quality and the suitability to the work that I am doing, I don't see much of a difference between a thinkpad and an apple.

and yes, I don't see a problem in buying something just because I like it for one reason or another. As a matter of fact, it is sometimes more important to buy something that you like.

Comfortableness? They're pretty comfy, mate. Sit snug in your lap, or where you on about taking it outside and getting nicked?

dude, why are you trying to argue with him...are you using his computer?

[Andrew Lyle Global Moderator]

Comfortableness? They're pretty comfy, mate. Sit snug in your lap, or where you on about taking it outside and getting nicked?

Not how I meant it.

I am comfortable using Windows operating system.. switching to Mac just seems like it would be too hard to adjust for me, as I am comfortable with PC's.

[Boojiboy]

It's really about preference, I have had my Mac for awhile and I don't think I would ever buy a PC again. I currently have OSX,XP and Windows 7 installed on my machine. I prefer OSX so I use that the most, but I also have some programs that require Windows. To me each of these operating systems are like tools, I use all of them for different reasons. I don't get this made up rivalry, so what if one uses a PC or a Mac. Neither are inferior to the other, it's just a freaking computer.

[ceminess]

Simple, money.

Although, Hackintosh is my friend!

[Mega Goatlord]

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! :)

Because I don't want people to perceive me as someone like this guy. Comparing a Mac to a Ferrari...moronic. The day I start quoting marketing drivel is the day that I hope someone punches me in the face to wake me up.

On-topic; I've owned several Macs over there years. And all of them, once the initial interest wore off, just sat there gathering dust until I sold them or gave them away. I'd never end up *doing* anything with them, and seemed to get more done in Linux or Windows on my PCs.

[game_over]

Simply because of the price, i just cant afford it... i also think that for the price of a mac you can build a really impressive PC.

I have a PC with Windows and OSX.. i mainly use OSX so i can use Logic Pro, and keep windows for WOW.

Now i could sell my PC and add the extra for a mac, but what's the point? i could upgrade my PC to a mac equivalent for only a fraction of the price, i don't see what the sense would be in doing that, at all?

Saying that, if i could afford the mac i'd probably do it, for the reason that i love Logic Pro and it's built for a mac.

Some of the reasons in this thread are pathetic, as if you would let fanboy status influence a decision on buying.

[sweetsam]

I was just wondering when this was going to happen now I can start laughing too :laugh:

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! :)

[Emil Valsson]

Price, plus I find the OSX quite boring tbh. I have a Macbook but I removed OSX and installed Windows 7 instead. :D

[morphen]

when you can get every feature except osx for half the price (well, with the right hardware config you can get that too ;p), then it's NOT worth it.

[offroadaaron]

Hurrr! How relevant! :hmmm:

Oh yeah sorry 360 isn't made by MS I forgot and it isn't premade hardware and its not a computer at all... Sorry I brought it up how completely irrelevant.

:p

I was just wondering when this was going to happen now I can start laughing too :laugh:

Glad we can laugh together, just remember when checking this thread please turn all antivirus and spyware protection on for your computers safety. Also don't worry about using the windows command prompt it really isn't very user friendly :D

Price, plus I find the OSX quite boring tbh. I have a Macbook but I removed OSX and installed Windows 7 instead. :D

Windows is just as boring, if you want something to customize and not boring go for a linux distro

Edited September 22, 2009 by offroadaaron

[Ji@nBing]

Too expensive.

[Zoom7000]

Price, is the major factor. But also, the after sales cost. If a Mac goes wrong out of warranty, or you don't buy the Apple Care support. You are well and truly stuffed right? I dunno what support Apple offer out of warranty. However, if a PSU goes kaput in my PC, it'll cost me about ?30+ to replace it. (Upto ?100 if I go for a decent one). But well, Apple can charge me whatever they wish and there is no alternative.

No getting away from the fact that an iMac or Macbook arveryb> nice. It's just the extortionate cost you have to pay for the privilage that holds me back.

[ahhell]

1. price

2. offers me nothing that I can't do with Windows

3. don't own an IPod/IPhone nor will ever

4. Mac Fanboys

5. Steve Jobs (what arrogant ****)

6. ITunes

7. Quicktime (what a piece of ****)

8. I ****ing hate the whole pretentious/superiority complex surrounding Apple

[offroadaaron]

1. price

2. offers me nothing that I can't do with Windows

3. don't own an IPod/IPhone nor will ever

4. Mac Fanboys

5. Steve Jobs (what arrogant ****)

6. ITunes

7. Quicktime (what a piece of ****)

8. I ****ing hate the whole pretentious/superiority complex surrounding Apple

ROFL are you seeing someone for these issues :p

[_bobcat_ Veteran]

Before I got my MacBook, price and the adverts put me off for a long time because of the way they insult people who choose to use Windows. Sure it's only an ad but they were my only source of information about Macs and they were aimed squarely at people who struggle to use Windows or worry too much about their self image.

When I actually got a chance to play with OS X I was hooked, and that's why I went on to get my MacBook. As much as I appreciate the hardware of my laptop it's the OS that really got me.

Currently their desktops are far too expensive when I can just build my own (and have more fun that way). Also, for my desktop computer I only run Windows; it would seem silly to get a Mac and then never use OS X with it.

don't turn this into a fanboy war. We have had fanboy wars over and over and over....

if you like something, just state why you like it without insulting others opinions.

This.

Thread was going nicely when people stayed on topic and didn't have to argue.. :pinch:

[TheRealDave]

My reason:

If it isn't broken, don't fix it!

My PC works flawlessly. Never have any major issues with it. Why would I completely change my working environment?